About this recording
Published 2026-03-14. A dangerous wildfire setup is unfolding across the High Plains and Southwest. The Storm Prediction Center has issued Critical Fire Weather conditions from New Mexico and eastern Colorado into western Nebraska, Kansas, and West Texas. Strong winds and extremely dry air are creating conditions where fires can spread rapidly. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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