Extreme weather warning issued across three US states

An extreme weather warning has been issued in parts of the southern US, with three states in particular impacted.

Warnings are in place in parts of Texas , Colorado and New Mexico as a storm system moves through all three states.

Conditions will be rife for "extreme fire behavior" in El Paso, Texas, according to the National Weather Service from Wednesday through Friday.

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Red Flag Warnings are in place in multiple areas. The warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger .

The weather service said that gusts could reach 55 mph in El Paso which, combined with very low relative humidity, will lead to "critical fire weather conditions and the risk of rapid fire start and spread".

Forecasters predict that the worst of the wind will be on Thursday. The gusts should subside by Friday morning but they will likely pick back up again during the afternoon.

"Outdoor burning is not recommended," the NWS said.

"A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior."

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