The National Weather service has posted Red Flag Warnings for areas in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Colorado. The yellow areas in New Mexico and Arizona on the map below are for elevated fire danger on Friday afternoon and evening, where forecasters expect strong winds and humidities in the lower teens.
The maps were current as of 10:15 a.m. MDT on Thursday. Red Flag Warnings can change throughout the day as the National Weather Service offices around the country update and revise their forecasts and maps. For the most current data visit this NWS site.