A red flag warning has been issued for the Sierra Front and most of Western Nevada on Tuesday, Nov. 19. High winds coupled with dry conditions contribute to the potentially dangerous fire conditions.

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.

Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week.

For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the region remains high as drought conditions persist. All red flag warnings, which signal critical fire weather conditions like strong winds and low relative humidity,