Critical Fire Risk Forecast: Strong Wind Gusts, Warm Conditions to Hit Central, Southern High Plains This Weekend

A critical fire risk can occur in portions of the Central and Southern High Plains this weekend. The warm weather outlook, low relative humidity, and strong wind gusts can help ignite fires in the region.

People with outdoor plans should avoid using flammable materials in dry vegetation areas, which can lead to a fire risk. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of the fire weather threats in the late week or weekend.

In a recent Nature World News (NWN), the forecast warns of a potential fire risk in portions of Colorado due to strong winds and dry conditions. Staying updated with the weather is essential due to potential wildfire threats.

Critical Fire Risk in Central and Southern Plains and Severe Weather

Zoom Earth Satellite via NESDIS NOAA. Central and Southern High Plains can experience potential critical fire risks due to warm conditions and strong wind gusts, favorable to possible wildfires. Meanwhile, a severe weather threat can impact this weekend until early next week.
(Photo : Zoom Earth Satellite via NESDIS NOAA)

According to an advisory, the forecast warns of potential scattered rain showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. The risk of fire conditions can be exacerbated due to low relative humidity, strong winds, and a warmer outlook. A dry outlook is likely in Pittsburgh, Richmond, Charlotte, and Atlanta.

On Friday, a windy condition and milder weather outlook can unfold in portions of Texas and Oklahoma. The warmer condition is forecast in the following areas:

El Paso
Lubbock
Odessa
Odessa
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Little Rock
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
New Orleans
Houston
Corpus Christi

Potential fire risk can spread in Tucson, El Paso, Roswell, Odessa, Abilene, Amarillo, Pueblo, Denver, and Cheyenne.

On the other hand, stormy weather can unload, bringing potential flooding in low-lying areas. The rainy outlook can unload in the following areas:

Des Moines
Chicago
St. Louis
Little Rock
Jackson
Houston
New Orleans
Houston
Corpus Christi

However, the weekend weather can unleash possible severe thunderstorms, bringing large hail, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rain conditions in the following areas:

Hastings
Salina
Kansa City
Dodge City
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Dallas

In Houston, a warming trend can hit on the weekend, with a low chance of rain. Next week, the weather can likely unload potential stronger storms. In Austin and San Antonio, the forecast reveals sunny and warm weather. The windy conditions can likely increase, with a rainy outlook likely on Monday and Tuesday.

Next week, the threat of severe storms can continue, causing hail, isolated tornados, and flash flooding in Oklahoma City, Dallas, Austin, Little Rock, and Jackson. NWS Little Rock forecast shows that clear skies and calm winds can unfold, with low temperatures reaching from 30s and 40s.

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Critical Fire Risk and Severe Weather Safety

For the critical fire risk threats, homeowners should avoid using flammable materials that can spark potential fires or wildfires. When vehicles are in dry areas, it is best to turn off the engine. Meanwhile, severe weather can threaten homes and motorists. Staying updated with tornado advisories is essential, as tornadoes are life-threatening.

In addition, keeping emergency kits is advisable when the weather becomes severe. The recommended emergency kits are small radio, flashlights, batteries, bottled weather supplies, food supplies, and medicine kits.