High winds coupled with dry conditions contribute to the potentially dangerous fire conditions. What is a red flag warning?  A red flag warning is a weather alert issued by the National Weather Service to let the public and officials know that a variety of environmental conditions have combined to create potentially dangerous fire conditions.

"Conditions will remain ripe for developing wildfires through at least Saturday thanks to a stiff northwest breeze and low relative humidity," the NWS said.

Red flag warnings are usually issued during the spring and fall when grass is dry and winds are high. Here's a guide on what to do during one.