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Carolina wildfires: High winds, low humidity significantly increase threat

Friday, March 28 by ABC News

(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) -- Strong winds and low humidity could create significant problems for firefighters in the Carolinas on Friday, as wildfires continue to rage throughout both states, officials said.Red flag warnings are in place for the western Carolinas on Friday with wind gusts reaching... Read More.

Gusty winds threaten to spread North Carolina wildfires

Tuesday, March 25 by ABC News

(POLK COUNTY, N.C.) -- As firefighters continued to battle three stubborn North Carolina wildfires in the same county, a breezy and dry forecast for the danger zones is threatening to spread the flames, officials said.The three fires, including two that have overlapped, are in steep,... Read More.

Wildfire warnings continue in parts of the country as strong winds persist

Friday, March 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Powerful winds and wildfire warnings persist in several states, with some areas still fighting existing flames, as a new cross-country storm emerges in the Pacific Northwest on Friday.Red flag warnings are in place for areas in the Southwest, including New Mexico and... Read More.

Wildfires erupt as strong winds continue to hit parts of the country

Thursday, March 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 24 million Americans are under wildfire warnings due to strong winds on Thursday, posing a threat to existing fires in several states, and as a powerful storm moves toward the Northeast.A wildfire was reported burning within the Sam Houston... Read More.

Tornadoes, flash flooding, damaging winds headed to Midwest, South, East Coast

Thursday, March 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A multiday severe weather outbreak is set to bring tornadoes, flash flooding and damaging winds from the Midwest to the South and the East Coast.The severe weather begins in the Midwest on Friday night. Residents from Peoria, Illinois, to St. Louis,... Read More.

Mardi Gras parades canceled due to extreme winds: Mother Nature decided not to work with us

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday."The range of where we consider it dangerous and we bring in our... Read More.

LA fires live updates: Firefighters gain upper hand, as dangerous winds return

Monday, January 20 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least 27 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across the Los Angeles area.Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. About 82,000 people... Read More.

California fires weather forecast: Winds begin to relax, but forecast to return next week

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The winds fueling fires in Southern California are beginning to relax, but the forecast calls for their return next week.Offshore Santa Ana winds will continue to diminish for the majority of Southern California on Thursday.However, a red flag warning continues for... Read More.

California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth

Monday, January 13 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Weather officials have issued a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warning for western Los Angeles County and most of Ventura County beginning on Tuesday at 4 a.m. into Wednesday at noon, warning of a heightened fire risk even as crews rush to extinguish blazes... Read More.

California fires weather forecast: Fire danger expected to increase as winds pick up

Sunday, January 12 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in Southern California over the past 24 hours, but winds are expected to pick up later Saturday into the night, raising the fire danger yet again.The fire outlook for Saturday is back... Read More.