As warm, dry and now breezy conditions linger in North Texas, some areas in the region will be under an increased threat for wildfires Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
The lack of rain in the past few weeks has led to a lot of dry brush across the region, and the dry conditions paired with lower humidity this weekend has increased the possibility of wildfires, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office.
The weather service warned that Sunday – when wind gusts could reach up to 25 mph – poses the greatest wildfire risk, particularly in areas along and west of Interstate 35.
To help prevent wildfires, the weather service recommends avoiding outdoor burning, securing tow chains, not parking or driving over tall grass or tossing lit cigarettes.
D-FW Weather Wise
Dry and warm conditions are expected to continue into next week, the weather service said, with temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above normal for mid-October. Highs this week will range from the mid 80s to lower 90s.
The latest Dallas weather forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5):
SUNDAY: Abundant sunshine, breezy and very warm. Elevated grass-fire threat west of DFW. High: 92. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
MONDAY: Partly sunny and warm. Low: 68. High: 89. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
TUESDAY: Very warm with sunshine. Low: 68. High: 90. Wind: S 5-10 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Bright and sunny, warm. Low: 68. High: 91. Wind: S 5-10 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and warm. Low: 67. High: 90. Wind: S 5-10 mph.