Wildfire Warnings in United States

Wildfire Warnings for United States (Northern America) come from National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, National Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Washington, D.C..

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At a glance

countryUnited States · North America
reference cityWashington, D.C. (38.9, -77.04)
emergencyPrimary emergency number911
risk profilestorm, flood, heat, cold, drought, wildfire, air, earthquake, volcano, tsunami, radiation

What counts as a wildfire warnings

Wildfire warnings combine a fire danger rating with active fire alerts and evacuation orders. Fire weather depends on temperature, humidity, wind and the state of vegetation, so a red flag or catastrophic rating can be issued before any fire exists. Evacuation levels and "leave now" orders come from the fire or civil protection authority, not from the weather service.

Who issues wildfire warnings in United States

meteoNational Weather Service (NWS)
civilFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
seismicUSGS Earthquake Hazards Program
marineNational Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA)

Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.

If a warning is active in United States

Report smoke immediately and leave early rather than late.
Keep a go-bag with documents, medication, water and a radio.
Close windows and vents; smoke is often the first health hazard.

Where the data comes from

Waarning reads public, key-free sources for United States: NASA EONET, Copernicus EFFIS, national fire services, national meteorological services. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.

Frequently asked questions

Who issues wildfire warnings in United States?

National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, National Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.

What is the emergency number in United States?

The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.

Does Waarning show live wildfire warnings for United States?

Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Washington, D.C. from NASA EONET, Copernicus EFFIS, national fire services, national meteorological services. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.

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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.