Summary
Parts of the southern Plains and Southwest in the United States are at risk of fires due to specific weather conditions. These areas are under "red flag warnings," meaning weather and environmental conditions could lead to serious fires.
Key Facts
- A red flag warning means weather conditions could lead to new fires starting and spreading quickly.
- The warnings affect large parts of Oklahoma and north Texas.
- Weather conditions include strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) issued these warnings on Sunday.
- Similar conditions are expected to continue through the weekend.
- Safety tips include not parking on dry grass and fully extinguishing cigarettes.
- A cold front and wind shifts could change conditions in other parts of the central U.S. by midweek.
