Crews Battling U.S. Wildfires Face Hot, Dry Conditions Before Rain Comes

On Friday Reuters reported that firefighters battling several unrelenting wildfires in the U.S. Southwest will face windy and dry weather before getting a reprieve over the weekend, when widespread showers and thunderstorms are forecast. Red flag warnings are in effect for southern Nevada, southern Utah and western Colorado, where winds gusts could reach 45 miles an hour. The 416 Fire has prompted state parks officials to close several wildlife areas to the public at the edge of the San Juan National Forest.