The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued critical fire weather warnings across the Central and Southern High Plains this Monday, with an extreme fire risk expected on Tuesday. This comes after a devastating weekend of tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms, which resulted in at least 37 fatalities and the destruction of hundreds of buildings.
📊 Red Flag Warnings Issued Large areas of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa are under red flag warnings as of Monday morning. According to the NWS, these warnings indicate conditions that could cause rapid wildfire growth, urging fire managers to exercise caution when planning prescribed burns.
🌬️ Critical Fire Conditions in Texas & Beyond In Fort Worth/Dallas, the NWS warns of critical fire weather conditions developing west of I-35 on Monday afternoon and evening.
🔥 Key Risk Factors:
Very low humidity
Strong winds (30-35 mph)
Dry vegetation
Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and refrain from parking or driving over tall grass, as even small sparks can lead to uncontrollable fires.
🌧️ Warnings in Iowa & Nebraska The NWS in Des Moines highlights a combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds, making the state highly susceptible to wildfire outbreaks. Meanwhile, in Omaha, Nebraska, a red flag warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with officials urging rural fire departments to remain on high alert.
🌊 Rain & Snow Moving Into Northeast & Central Appalachians A weather front stretching from the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic is set to bring rain and snow early this week:
Rainfall is expected along the Mid-Atlantic coast by Monday evening, reaching the Northeast by Tuesday.
Light snowfall is anticipated over the Lower Great Lakes and Central Appalachians through late Monday afternoon.
Northern Rockies, Northern Plains, and Upper Mississippi Valley will also see light to moderate snowfall, moving into the North and Central High Plains by Tuesday evening.
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