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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

High temperatures are expected to tie or break daily records today, mainly at Charlotte and Greenville-Spartanburg.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect Saturday from 8 AM to 11 PM for northeast Georgia and the western Carolinas. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior.