Dallas, Texas – Drivers and homeowners across North Texas face a fast-building fire risk as temperatures surge toward 90 degrees by Wednesday afternoon, drying out vegetation and increasing ignition potential west of I-35.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, dry air and warming temperatures will push highs into the upper 80s and low 90s through Thursday, with the greatest fire threat stretching from Cisco to Graham and into western portions of the DFW Metroplex. Winds and low humidity could allow fires to spread quickly, especially along rural roadways and open fields.
Dallas-Fort Worth is expected to climb from 85° Tuesday to near 90° by Thursday before a cold front arrives Friday afternoon, dropping highs to the low 80s. Waco, Temple, and Killeen will follow a similar pattern, peaking near 90° before slipping into the upper 80s Friday and mid-70s by Saturday. Sherman and Denison will cool more sharply, falling into the mid-60s by Saturday.
Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning, secure trailer chains, and report smoke immediately. The combination of heat and dry grass creates fast-moving fire conditions that can threaten homes and roadways.
Relief arrives by Saturday morning as temperatures fall below normal, but fire concerns remain in place until the front fully clears the region late Friday.
