Lack of rainfall brings a return of fire concerns

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS

• FIRE CONCERNS: Drying vegetation brings fire concerns but luckily winds are very light
• RAGWEED SEASON: Now in full swing, lasts until first freeze

FORECAST

Quiet conditions will continue, so plan for sunshine (no rain), mornings in the upper 60s, and afternoons in the lower 90s for the next seven days or more. The humidity will remain low until the weekend when it becomes noticeable at night and in the early morning.

FIRE CONCERNS

A recent lack of rainfall is bringing back a fire danger over the next few days. Winds will not be particularly strong, so this is purely driven by dry vegetation. That is especially true for areas along I-35 from San Antonio to Austin. It’s worth noting that fire conditions could easily worsen, as cold fronts begin to kick up wind speeds this fall.

RAGWEED SEASON

For those sniffling and sneezing, know that we are now in the heart of ragweed season. Ragweed tends to thrive in breezy, dry, and warm conditions. As of the last pollen count, ragweed was at moderate levels. The season typically lasts until the first freeze.

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