Cooling centers opened around Comal County today with Wednesday’s temperatures forecast to soar to 105 degrees — or even higher. The U.S. National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio (NWS), headquartered in New Braunfels, today issued an Extreme Heat Warning for South Central Texas
Comal County permanently lifted the burn ban for unincorporated areas today after heavy storms dumped 1 to 1 1/2 inches of rain overnight. The burn ban was implemented on Friday, April 18 when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) reached 523 points, but
Warm, dry and breezy weather today will produce critical fire weather conditions through Sunday across the Hill Country, I-35 Corridor, Southern Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande Plains. The U.S. National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio has issued a Fire Weather Watch in effect
The U.S. Drought Monitor’s April 10 map remains unchanged for Comal County. Most of the area is in the red—extreme drought—except for far west and southwestern portions of the county, which are in exceptional drought. Tuesday, April 8, was the data cutoff
A cold front will move through the Canyon Lake area Saturday morning, bringing breezy and dry conditions that promote the spread of wildfires. The National Weather Service (NWS) today issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday for critical
South Central Texas will experience the “most extreme fire danger” in years today, the U.S. National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio (NWS) warns. Dangerous, possibly historic, extreme fire-weather conditions are forecast across the Canyon Lake area. A Red Flag Warning has been issued
The U.S. National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio has issued a Fire Weather Watch for South Central Texas for Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. Any wildfires that start could rapidly increase in size and intensity and move quickly. A strong storm system and
The National Weather Service says Sunday’s forecasted wind gusts of 20-30 mph “will be just an appetizer” for Tuesday’s potential for very strong 40-50 mph wind gusts trailing a Pacific cold front. The combination of windy conditions and dry air could lead
Comal County road crews are monitoring weather conditions as light, freezing rain and drizzle move into the area. County spokesperson Cary Zayas said ice accumulation could make bridges, overpasses and untreated roads extremely slick. “If you don’t have to drive, please stay
Comal County’s Recycling Center says mulch can act as an insulating blanket for plants during a freeze. Residents can pick up free loads of it at the facility, 281 Resource Dr., New Braunfels, the center said on social media, where its slogan