The work week in North Texas is starting out warm, windy and dry. A red flag warning is in effect for counties to the west of Dallas-Fort Worth. Winds will blow out of the south and southwest at 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Wildfires are nothing new to South Texans. With rising temperatures and ongoing dry conditions, Texas faces an increased risk of wildfires.

In Oklahoma alone, more than 150 blazes were burning, which have destroyed almost 300 structures and killed at least one person.

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center warned of "near historic" fire conditions in the Plains.

Wildfires in Oklahoma have destroyed over 400 homes and killed four people, with officials warning of increased fire danger in the coming days.

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center warned of "near historic" fire conditions in the Plains.

Oklahomans are assessing the devastation after wildfires damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes around the state during a severe weather outbreak