High winds continue to threaten Oklahoma after wildfires destroyed and damaged hundreds of homes
Officials are warning that high winds expected this week will again raise the risk of severe wildfires in Oklahoma.
Southern Plains at risk of wildfire outbreak, with blazes in Oklahoma and Texas
As another storm system emerges from the Rockies into the Plains, the intensifying pattern was predicted to fuel wildfire outbreaks — including in areas that experienced destructive fires in recent ...
Dust storm, strong winds bring fires, power outages in Texas Panhandle, South Plains
South Plains region was under a red flag warning, a high wind warning along with a blowing dust warning in effect into ...
Hurricane-force winds blast Texas, Oklahoma as fast-spreading wildfires prompt evacuations
A dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, dry land and cratering humidity levels are bringing sweeping dust storms ...
At Least 39 Dead in Massive Storm as Tornadoes and Wildfires Sweep Across U.S.
The dynamic storm from Friday through Sunday had earned an unusual “high risk” designation from weather forecasters.
Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks
Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.
Fire danger continues for Oklahoma after deadly wildfires ravage state
The fire threat continues in Oklahoma and increases in West Texas on Tuesday, with an extreme critical risk for weather conditions. Winds could gust 60 to 75 mph with relative humidity down to 7% in ...
After devastating Oklahoma blazes, more fire risk in the Plains this week
Additional wildfire threats are imminent for the southern Plains. New rounds of critical fire weather are in the forecast for ...