Overview

• Relative humidity is expected to fall into the 30s with northeasterly gusts near 20 mph, elevating wildfire danger according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
• Dry conditions are forecast to persist for the next 7 to 10 days with little meaningful rain expected across the Houston area.
• Burn bans cover 108 of 254 Texas counties as of Oct. 8, including Walker, Madison, Colorado and Wharton, with additional restrictions likely if dry weather continues.
• Cooler mornings in the 60s follow the front, though daytime highs remain warm in the upper 80s to near 90 across Southeast Texas.
• Officials say about 90% of Texas wildfires are human-caused and urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with grills, fire pits and cigarettes.