The western Edwards Plateau has some of the highest densities and production and recruitment appears to have been fair to good over the past few years.
I also ask Texans to join me in praying for those who have been affected by these wildfires, including Eastland County Deputy Barbara Fenley who was tragically killed while trying to save lives.
The strong, gusty, dusty west winds blowing across West Texas are fanning dangerous wildfires across the region threatening some communities Thursday afternoon.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center shows elevated to critical risk of wildfire conditions in areas west of Interstate 35 over the next several days, due to high winds and low relative humidity.
Gusty southwest winds Wednesday will combine with high temperatures and low humidity to increase the risk of wildfires. Any wildfires that develop through the end of the week will have the opportunity to spread rapidly.
The threat of wildfires is greater because southwest winds at 15 to 20 mph and gusting higher will shift to the north Monday afternoon and increase in speed.
The San Angelo area has seen below average rainfall for several months now and the current forecast calls for an extended dry period with elevated fire weather danger.