UNITED STATES — Red Flag Warnings have been issued across multiple states today, signaling an increased risk for rapid wildfire development across portions of the Southern Plains and central Rockies.
The warning area spans from Colorado and New Mexico southward toward the Texas border, then east across Oklahoma and into southern Missouri, highlighting a broad corridor of dangerous fire weather conditions.
Colorado and New Mexico Under Elevated Fire Threat
Large sections of Colorado, including areas near Denver and extending south along the Front Range and into southern portions of the state, are included in the Red Flag Warning zone.
In New Mexico, much of the eastern and southern portions of the state are covered, including areas near the Texas border. Dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds are expected to create favorable conditions for wildfire ignition and spread…