Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes forecast to see cold weather

Warm, dry and windy conditions will extend fire weather danger for the Southwest

Colder-than-average temperatures continue to hang on to the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes this week.  

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U.S. frost and freeze alerts (Credit: Fox News)

A coastal storm will bring more rain and inland snow to parts of New England.

Thursday severe storm threat (Credit: Fox News)

Dry, warm weather and gusty winds will extend the critical and fire weather danger across the Southwest, the southern Rockies and southern High Plains.

Friday severe storm threat (Credit: Fox News)

And, a strengthening storm system positioned over the central U.S. will bring the risk for severe weather on Thursday and Friday for the central and southern Plains.  

U.S. fire weather alerts (Credit: Fox News)

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Large hail, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and tornadoes will all be possible – especially on Friday – so residents should stay alert to the latest weather conditions.