Red Flag Warning in effect today for parts of the island
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in for the following districts: North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Hawaii Island Interior, Ka‘u.
A Red Flag Warning means that a combination of critical conditions such as strong gusty trade winds, dry fuel, low relative-humidity, and warm temperatures could produce extreme fire behavior.
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Any fires that develop likely will spread rapidly and be difficult to control.
Due to these conditions, the following actions will be prohibited:
— Any activity that involves using open flames such as grilling and camp fires.
— Do not park cars on dry grass after a trip.
