A wind-driven brush fire broke out in Acton Friday, April 3, and quickly grew to 280 acres while threatening structures, authorities said. Los Angeles County firefighters were called to North Crown Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road just before 11:25 a.

After elevated fire danger persisted across parts of the Plains Sunday and through the night, the threat is now expanding across the Intermountain West and High Plains on Monday.

Winds start to pick up as the front passes. Gusts between 15 and 30 mph, especially in the afternoon. The strong winds will make for rough waters this afternoon through tomorrow. Waves get as high as 3 feet this afternoon and up to 6 feet through tomorrow morning.

Meteorologist Lucy Doll has more wind and fire danger on track for the weekend, but also a glimmer of hope for some rain next week.

A fast-moving grass fire driven by strong winds swept through parts of Bethalto, Illinois, Sunday evening, damaging homes, straining emergency resources, and leaving hundreds without electricity.

Southeast Georgia faces extreme fire risk due to drought, high temperatures, and wind, prompting a fire weather watch.