While much of the region, including all of Harris County, is experiencing dry to moderate drought conditions, you can take steps at home to reduce the risk of wildfires spreading.
Drought conditions have worsened across southeast Texas after a month without rain and above-average temperatures for three weeks.It's been almost a month since Houston received a drop of rain, with the last measurable rainfall occurring on Sept. 24. This, paired with above-average and warm temperatures for the past three weeks, has led to worsening drought conditions across Southeast Texas.
Some areas need 8 inches of rain or more to offset the current conditions, but unfortunately, that amount is not in the forecast for the next two weeks or longer. There are also a few things you can do at home to mitigate the chance of wildfire spread over the next few weeks. With fall activities in full swing, be careful when parking on dry grass. A car engine could spark and potentially create a fire.
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