Strong winds and dry conditions are fueling wildfires and increasing threats across Texas.Climate researchers have said the ingredients are in place for a wildfire threat North Texas hasn't seen in at least 10 years.

Wildfires swept through several parts of Oklahoma on Friday and a near-critical fire threat is expected to continue Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The powerful winds of up to 70 mph were part of a "monster" storm that was raging across the United States,

The fast-moving line of storms was capable of producing destructive winds over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes, and was expected to clear the Chicago area and Northwest

Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for.