Houston, TX – Residents across Southeast Texas are being urged to use caution outdoors this week as hot and very dry weather brings an increased risk of wildfire starts, according to the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston.
Forecasters said Sunday that lower humidity has been a welcome change from the region’s typical muggy air, but the drier conditions mean fires could spread quickly if sparked. Minimum relative humidity levels are expected to dip into the low 20s and 30s through midweek in areas including College Station, Conroe, and Huntsville, while temperatures climb into the upper 80s and low 90s.
According to the National Weather Service, residents should avoid activities that could spark a blaze, such as parking cars on tall grass or using equipment that drags chains. People are also advised not to leave fires unattended, to avoid tossing lit cigarettes, and to contact local authorities immediately if they see smoke or flames.
The increased fire danger will persist through at least Thursday, with some relief expected by Friday and Saturday as humidity levels gradually rise back into the 40–50 percent range, especially closer to the Gulf Coast. A chance of showers and storms may also return to coastal areas late in the week, potentially easing conditions.
Officials remind Texans that only prevention can stop wildfire outbreaks during this type of weather pattern.
