Weather
High wind, on-going fire risks for the Heartland
On the Plains, an elevated to critical risk of wildfires persists in parts of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Crews continue to attempt to contain the rash of fires that flared on Monday, and to monitor for any signs of new activity. Farther north, very cold, breezy weather prevails in Montana and North Dakota.
Across the Corn Belt, breezy weather prevails. However, very cold weather across the far upper Midwest contrasts with mild conditions across the southern Corn Belt. Wednesday’s Midwestern wind gusts could approach 60 mph.
In the South, showers in the vicinity of a cold front crossing the Atlantic Coast States are diminishing in coverage and intensity. Mild, dry weather prevails in the front’s wake, promoting spring fieldwork.
In the West, rain and snow showers extend inland from the Pacific Northwest to the northern Rockies. Farther south, mild, dry weather prevails from California to the central and southern Rockies.
Forecast High Temperatures (National)
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