As Houston continues to face intense heat, a cold front is expected to provide some relief from the high temperatures while also raising the risk of wildfires. According to the National Weather Service, sunny conditions will persist, with daytime highs easing from 91 degrees on Thursday to the upper 80s in the following days. Nighttime temperatures are forecast to drop into the 60s and 70s.
With relative humidity dropping into the 30s and northeasterly winds reaching up to 20 mph, the region is under a heightened alert. Although cooler nights will follow, they are not expected to bring the rainfall needed to ease the ongoing dry conditions. Lawns are already turning brown, and the Texas A&M Forest Service has emphasized the potential for rapid fire spread. The agency reports that 90 percent of wildfires are caused by human activity, often linked to everyday actions such as outdoor grilling, improper disposal of cigarettes, or unauthorized burning, as reported by the Houston Chronicle.
Lower dew points are expected to bring cooler mornings across the Houston area, aligning with typical fall patterns. Early Saturday temperatures in rural areas are forecast to reach the upper 50s, while lows in Houston are projected to range from 62 to 63 degrees. While daytime temperatures remain relatively high, the cooler mornings indicate a gradual shift toward seasonal conditions.
The forecast indicates no rain is expected in the near future, extending the current drought conditions. As of yesterday, 108 of 254 counties in Southeast Texas have burn bans in effect. With dry weather forecasted to continue for the next seven to ten days, more counties are likely to impose burn bans due to increased wildfire risk.
