Dry, Breezy High Plains Weather Raises Wildfire Risk and Record Heat
• Dry, breezy conditions in the High Plains, including Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, and Nebraska, are increasing wildfire risks.
• Red flag warnings are in effect for western Nebraska due to low humidity and downslope winds.
• Record high temperatures are possible in the Texas Panhandle and Colorado Front Range, requiring heightened fire safety precautions.
Dry, breezy conditions create wildfire risk
The High Plains region—encompassing Wyoming, southwest South Dakota, northeast Colorado, and western Nebraska—is experiencing dry and breezy conditions that significantly elevate the risk of wildfires. Downslope winds are contributing to the heightened fire danger, prompting red flag warnings for parts of western Nebraska where humidity levels remain critically low.
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