A combination of high wind, low humidity and tinder dry fuel have created extremely dangerous wildfire conditions which could persist into the middle of next week as the drought deepens across the Concho Valley.
The threat of wildfires spreading out of control Sunday afternoon have prompted a Red Flag Warning while severe thunderstorms are forecast to blow through the region on Monday.
On Sunday, the NWS has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Sunday afternoon for the entire Concho Valley as South winds of 15 to 25 mph will gust to over 35 mph and combine with low humidity around 12 percent with extremely dry fuels to create conditions favorable to wildfires like the ones which occurred during the week.
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.
