Houston, TX – Residents across Southeast Texas are being urged to use extreme caution outdoors this weekend as warm, dry, and breezy weather heightens the risk of wildfires, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston.
The latest Fire Weather Outlook shows a high fire danger rating for central and southeastern counties on Sunday, Oct. 12, with winds gusting up to 25 mph and humidity dropping near 25%. The Texas A&M Fire Forest Service map highlights moderate to high fire potential across the Houston region, particularly in Brazos, Walker, Montgomery, and Liberty Counties.
According to the NWS, temperatures will remain in the upper 80s to low 90s through Thursday, with little to no rain forecast until the end of the week. The extended dry stretch means even a small spark could quickly spread.
Several counties—including Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, and Fort Bend—continue to enforce outdoor burn bans. Officials stress residents should avoid open flames, discard cigarettes properly, and secure tow chains to prevent sparks.
The NWS noted Saturday that “dry conditions will result in an increased risk of fires,” urging Texans to obey burn bans and report any signs of smoke or fire immediately.
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