What exactly is a Red Flag Warning, and how should Lubbock citizens respond to them? Red Flag WarningsThe National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings to let us know that the conditions are just right for the tiniest spark to start a massive fire. Read More: When Rattlesnakes Show Up In Lubbock Yards And FieldsMost of us look at a Red Flag Warning as a day to be extra careful when we're enjoying the outdoors. What To Do During A Red Flag WarningAvoid burning this outdoors, including brush piles and trash. Red Flag Warnings are only issued because the conditions are right for some majorly fast-moving wildfires that can get out of hand quickly.