Warm, Dry Surge Sweeps Central U.S. With Rising Wildfire Risk
• Warm, dry conditions are surging across the central US, elevating wildfire risk.
• Temperatures will rise 10–25 degrees above average for mid-November, affecting the Plains, Midwest, and Southeast.
• Residents are urged to take precautions to prevent wildfires, as dry vegetation and high temperatures create hazardous conditions.
Warm weather increases wildfire risk in central US
A surge of warm, dry weather is set to sweep across the central United States, bringing with it an elevated risk of wildfires. Temperatures are expected to climb 10–25 degrees above the average for mid-November, affecting a large area from the Plains to parts of the Midwest and Southeast. This unseasonable warmth is due to a strong jet-stream ridge that is effectively blocking cold air and storms from entering the region.
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