Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 3:36:46 am CDT

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A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11AM CDT/10AM MDT to 9PM CDT/8PM MDT Thursday across portions of southeast New Mexico and far west Texas. Outdoor burning of any kind is strongly discouraged over the highlighted areas.

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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

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