Company officials said that they hoped to restore power to those customers by Thursday morning, when the red-flag conditions were expected to fade.

Massachusetts fire departments continue to urge against outdoor burning, with the National Weather Service issuing a Red Flag Warning in the Bay State. As temperatures soar and the wind picks up, state fire officials are battling even more daunting conditions.

BOSTON - Almost all of Massachusetts will be under a red flag warning from 8 a.m. to 6 pm. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service declared, as conditions will make it harder to put out brush fires burning in the state. "A Red Flag Warning means that ...

Forecasters have issued red flag warnings throughout much of Southern California as winds could reach 100 mph.

A Red Flag Warning for nearly all of the Bay Area and Central Coast was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday that will last from Tuesday at 11 a.m. through Thursday at 7 a.m.

The NWS issues a Red Flag Warning for the Bay Area due to critical fire weather conditions and advises caution.

A strong Santa Ana wind event is leading to dry and blustery conditions across San Diego County, raising concern for rapid fire spread if one were to break out.

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