Thursday will be one of the warmest day of the year thus far, while Friday’s high winds will create an elevated fire threat for Dallas-Fort Worth and

Get ready for a windy day across North Texas. A High Wind Warning is in effect, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph. Dry conditions also mean an elevated fire risk.

Our fire threat remains Elevated to Critical on Saturday as very low humidity remains in place, with gusty winds. Sunday will be less breezy, but the breeze returns next week, as

Due to high winds and dry conditions, all of North and Central Texas are under a red flag warning Friday. The conditions create a “dangerous” risk of wildfires, according to t

Dallas will experience a brief break from winds and warm temperatures Thursday before a cold front brings strong gusts and cooler conditions Friday. Thursday's Forecast:

So far, DFW has not seen any major fires, but the extreme threat continues into Friday afternoon. North Texas fire departments have increased staffing and more tools on hand, responding with more than the typical number of engines.