Drier air and gusty north winds trailing an overnight cold front will increase fire weather concerns in the Canyon Lake area and portions of south-central Texas on Sunday.
The U.S. National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio said strong winds and drought-stressed fuels will combine to create near-critical fire-weather conditions. A rangeland fire danger statement is in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
The public is asked to avoid outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause a wildfire, such as driving on dry grass, outdoor burning, and improperly discarding cigarettes.
Temperatures will trend cooler overnight as a cold front moves in from the north.
Gusty north winds will develop across most of the region, mainly after midnight. Low temperatures will generally range from the mid-50s to the mid-60s.
A dry forecast continues most of the week before some low rain chances enter the forecast Friday and Saturday.
Friday, Oct. 17, Gov. Greg Abbott mobilized additional state wildfire response resources due to the ongoing fire danger.
The Wildland Fire Preparedness Level remains at Level 3 as wildfire activity impacts several regions of the state due to drought, dry vegetation, or frequent fire-weather events.
Over the past week, more than 80 wildfires burned more than 1,800 acres across the state.
Visit TexasReady.gov for wildfire and severe weather safety tips. For wildfire prevention information visit tfsweb.tamu.edu.