Northeast braces for winter-like conditions, fire warnings issued for Southwest

A red flag warning has been issued from Nevada to Oklahoma, where dangerous fire conditions are possible.

A new red flag warning has been issued from Nevada to Oklahoma where 60 mph winds and very dry conditions could create a dangerous fire situation.

The Southwest will continue to be hammered by gusty winds until the end of the week.

The critical fire weather in the Southwest continues with red flag warnings in effect across seven states from Nevada to Texas. Dry airmass remains in place across the region with relative humidity in the single digits and surface winds 20 mph or higher; isolated gusts could reach to 60 mph.

A cold blast brought wind chills in the teens and 20s from the Midwest to the Northeast Thursday morning.