Norman, Oklahoma – Due to the fact that the weather conditions are getting worse on Wednesday, a critical fire weather outlook has been issued for several areas of the central High Plains. In the southeastern part of Wyoming, the northwestern part of Kansas, and the surrounding areas, the risk of wildfires spreading is anticipated to greatly increase due to the presence of strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions.
The National Weather Service predicts that a mid-level trough that is moving across the central United States will produce gusty winds on the west-northwest side of the country, with speeds ranging from 15 to 25 miles per hour, as well as dry air from a post-frontal air mass. As a consequence of this, it is anticipated that the relative humidity levels in the afternoon will decrease to approximately 10% in certain locations, which will further exacerbate the risk of fire.
Enhanced wildfire risk expands to a wider area, including portions of southeastern Montana, South Dakota, and northwestern Iowa, in addition to the severe fire meteorological conditions that have been observed. There will be a decrease in humidity of twenty to thirty percent and strong winds from the northwest in these areas, which will result in increased fire weather alerts.
There is a significant possibility for fires to spread rapidly, so officials are advising residents in the affected areas to be vigilant and to refrain from burning outside. Residents are also recommended to avoid burning outside. Everyone who responds to emergencies, including firefighters, is on high alert.
