SAN ANGELO, TX — The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire weather warning for southern parts of West Central Texas, including areas along and south of Interstate 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
Dry to critically dry fuels, paired with north to northeast winds reaching 10-15 mph and lower humidity levels between 18-21%, have created conditions ripe for wildfire ignition and spread.
Residents are urged to use extra caution to prevent sparks that may start a fire. Recommendations include avoiding outdoor burning, ensuring chains are not dragging from vehicles, and refraining from tossing cigarette butts out of car windows. Most grass fires in the region are human-caused, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures today will be cooler, ranging from the mid-50s in northern areas to mid-60s in southern portions of the region. Sunny skies will prevail, and winds from the north to northeast will blow at 8-15 mph, with higher gusts expected south of I-10.
As residents prepare to ring in the New Year, temperatures this evening will drop through the 50s and into the 40s under clear skies. By midnight, temperatures are forecast to range from the upper 30s to lower 40s, with light northeast to east winds at 4-8 mph.
Near-normal to above-normal temperatures will persist through the weekend, with highs peaking in the upper 60s to lower 70s in some areas. However, a strong cold front is expected to arrive late Sunday, bringing significantly cooler air to the region early next week.
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