ByStephanie Nims•

July 16, 2026

Updated: July 16, 2026, 5:36 am EDTPublished: July 16, 2026, 5:29 am EDT

When it comes to wildfires, the weather can play a huge role in the speed at which they spread, especially wind and lightning. See how wind and lightning play a role and what to do if red flag warnings have been issued for your area.