The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning to alert people to an ongoing or expected critical fire weather pattern.

What is a Red Flag Warning: A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

Avoid using open flames or heat sources outdoors, such as barbecues, fire pits, power tools, and lawn mowers.

Extinguish outdoor fires properly and completely.

Report unattended outdoor fires to 911 immediately.

Don't throw cigarettes or matches out of your vehicle .