Severe weather season is here so it’s important to make sure you are staying weather aware at all times. One of the best ways to do that is to download the free WSB-TV Weather app and make sure your alerts are turned on.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Chicago area Friday, with wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour in the forecast. The warning comes as wind advisories and high wind watches were also been issued across the Chicago area both Friday and Saturday.

In Oklahoma, red flag warnings are issued when conditions such as high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds create a heightened risk of wildfires, urging residents to take extra precautions.