Houston weather: Fire danger due to drought conditions

Houston weather: Oct. 11 morning forecast

Another above average day in southeast Texas. How long will the above average temperatures last? FOX 26 meteorologist Peyton Galyean has the details.

HOUSTON - Prepare for temperatures to remain warm for October as long-range models continue to show above average temperatures for our portion of the country and below average precipitation as well.

More warm temperatures

Another above average day is in progress with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s for southeast Texas. 

Slightly higher ozone levels will lead to another Air Quality Alert for Houston, Galveston & Brazoria counties today. 

Pollen levels also remain high.

Dry conditions leading to minor drought

Drought conditions state and areawide are getting worse. 

Moderate drought conditions are now present in parts of Harris, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Liberty counties. 

Dry vegetation, strong winds, and low humidity values are leading to an increased risk for fire danger, so be very cautious with any outdoor burning until conditions change. 

Some counties in the FOX26 area are now under a burn ban. 

If you see a fire, alert local officials immediately. Limit any type of outdoor activity that could spark a flame. 

Little to no rain is in our forecast for the foreseeable future, so conditions are expected to worsen.

In the tropics

The National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Jerry, which is moving away from the northern Leeward Islands. 

Jerry will make a sharp turn to the north this weekend, getting closer to Bermuda. It should pass safely east of Bermuda and is not a threat to the United States. 

A tropical wave south of the Cabo Verde Islands is also being monitored. Right now there is a low chance of development, a 30% chance over the next week. 

This area will likely continue moving west-northwest and should not track close to the United States. 

We now have had 11 named storms, 4 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes this season. Hurricane season runs all the way through November 30th.