Northeast Faces Heightened Wildfire Threat Amidst Prolonged Dry Spell

Nearly 43 million people in the Northeast are under red flag warnings due to elevated fire danger, with low humidity and strong winds exacerbating the risk. The region faces moderate to extreme drought conditions, with no significant rain expected until late next week. Meanwhile, a strong storm system is bringing rain and snow to the Pacific Northwest, and severe weather is expected in Texas. Tropical Storm Sara is causing heavy rain and potential flooding in Central America, with minimal threat to the U.S.