2 weeks Ago By Jack Hobbs
Weather forecasters in Texas and Oklahoma are warning of a potential wildfire outbreak due to the dry conditions prevalent in both states. The National Weather Service has reportedly labeled Friday as a "day of concern." The weather authorities have reported that a powerful storm currently sweeping across the U.
S. is expected to bring gusty winds and dry air over the parched lands of eastern New Mexico and Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri . According to these experts, these windy conditions could ignite a wildfire at any moment.
The most probable area for a wildfire to ignite , as per the experts, extends from north Texas through central Oklahoma into southeast Kansas. In extreme cases, it was reported that wind speeds could exceed 90 miles per hour. Putin issues chilling 'surrender or die' warning after making new ceasefire demand Dad made friend dig own grave and kill himself after raping 6-year-old daughter Harry Weinman, a meteorologist at the Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center, told The New York Times, "A wildfire outbreak is possible in that corridor," The Storm Center predicted that the conditions in the state would be "extremely critical" a term indicating high danger levels that have only been used three other times this month in the southern plains.
The grave warning was reportedly issued on Wednesday and reiterated on Friday for a significantly smaller area. This designation is typically only used once or twice annually in the plains, reports the Mirror US . "There will likely be a significant amount of blowing dust across the southern Plains tomorrow," stated Evan Bentley, a meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Center, adding that it's uncertain how this might affect visibility on roads.
The Service also announced the issuance of fire weather watches and red-flag warnings across the Southwest and the southern Plains. They cautioned that high winds could potentially stir up dust and create conditions similar to a storm that struck Texas in March. DON'T MISS North Korea fires ballistic missiles after accusing South of 'war rehearsal' [REPORT] Moment passengers are forced onto American Airlines wing as plane catches fire [LATEST] North Korea sends chilling 'first nuclear war' warning after South Korea bombing [INSIGHT] In anticipation of these conditions, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has declared a State of Emergency and urged "everyone across the state to use extreme caution and avoid burning.
" Residents of the potentially impacted states are familiar with increased fire risks, which typically coincide with the winter season. Bentley explained: "It's not until April when our grasses start to green up when the fire risk decreases," He added, "The grasses are essentially like dry timber, ready to burn, right now." Despite recent rainfall, the grass and other vegetation have likely dried out by now.
Bently reports that Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters have already tackled 75 fires since the onset of March, marking a significant increase from the 21 fires recorded at this point last year, highlighting an "unusually active" season in terms of fire weather. Predictions indicate that the perilous conditions could persist through the weekend and into the upcoming week due to a cross-country storm. Offering a glimmer of hope, Bently suggested that Sunday might bring slight relief, but cautioned that the southern Plains will likely face renewed fire threats on Monday and Tuesday as winds intensify.
Emphasizing the seasonal nature of these challenges, he noted, "It's that season," adding that the activity is expected to remain high in the foreseeable future across the region..
