Houston weather: Fire Warning through Wednesday evening

HOUSTON - As long as nothing sparks a fire, today's weather will be sunny, breezy and pleasant, although pollen levels will remain high. Some dust and light smoky haze will be possible today and tomorrow.

Super dry winds bring fire risk, some dust and light smoke

When we speak of fire risk, the concern is about grass fires or brush fires, especially in rural areas west of Houston. A moderate drought is in place there, so any spark caused by things like cigarettes, burning trash, etc. could cause a brush fire. Areas impacted include College Station, Brenham, Columbus, Sugar Land and El Campo. 

Areas east of Houston are also at risk with a wildfire breaking out just NW of Cleveland in SW San Jacinto County. As of early evening, 700 acres have burned, and it is 0% contained. 

Currently, a nearly 10,000 acre wildfire near Fredericksburg is 90% contained. 

Some dust and light smoky haze will be possible this evening and tomorrow. It will remain windy tonight, with a wind advisory for coastal areas from 10 PM tonight until 10 AM Thursday. 

Pollen levels also remain high, especially tree and grass pollen.

Don't put away your jacket yet

The combination of clear skies and low humidity will allow overnight low temperatures to fall into the 40s tonight and Thursday night, but temperatures will stay well above freezing. Daytime weather looks terrific with sunshine, dry air and highs in the 70s.

Next chance for rain

Warmer, more humid air will blow in on Saturday and early Sunday, so as a weak front moves in and stalls over Southeast Texas, scattered showers and a possible thunderstorm will be possible from late Sunday through early Monday.

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