Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

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Dangerously cold air will be in place across the area through Monday (New Year's Day) morning. To avoid any danger involved with the extreme cold, limit your time outdoors, and cover any exposed skin. If stranded on a road, do not venture outside to seek help. Additionally, be cautious with space heaters. See the below graphics for more winter weather safety tips and information, or visit http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/cold/during.shtml.

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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

Dangerous Arctic Air Through Monday