Critical Fire Weather Warnings Issued Across High Plains Amid Dangerous Conditions

Low humidity, gusty winds, and dry vegetation have created extreme fire risks across multiple states, with snow and wind changes forecast to bring potential relief by Tuesday night.

• The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings across states including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and New Mexico due to critical fire weather conditions.
• Factors driving the fire risks include very low humidity, wind gusts up to 65 mph, and temperatures 15-25 degrees above average.
• The warnings follow a weekend of severe weather, including tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms that killed at least 37 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
• Power outages have already affected thousands of residents in Colorado and Texas as strong winds continue to batter the region.
• Snow and gusty winds are expected to develop over parts of the Plains by Tuesday night, potentially reducing fire risks in some areas.

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