Additional wildfire threats are imminent for the southern Plains. New rounds of critical fire weather are in the forecast for the central United States this week, days after devastating wildfires sparked in Oklahoma and Texas late last week and through the weekend.

Wildfire risk returns to Oklahoma for Monday and Tuesday

Local meteorologists forecast more heavy winds to hit central and southwest Oklahoma. After last week's events, experts caution Oklahomans to stay safe.

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

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.