Wildfire Risk Rises in North Texas as Triple-Digit Temps Continue Into Tuesday

Intense heat and soaring fire danger

Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane shows the fire threat raming up this week

High wildfire threat looms for North Texas later this week

A heat advisory remains in effect for North Texas through Tuesday evening, with triple-digit heat indices and an increased wildfire threat expected throughout the remainder of the week.

Wildfire danger in Central Texas increases this week

Several counties in the area have issued burn bans. This comes as the risk of wildfires increases.

Wildfire risk rises in North Texas as triple-digit temps continue into Tuesday

DALLAS — Dallas-Fort Worth will see triple-digit heat and an increasing fire threat this week as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory Monday afternoon, which has been extended through 8 p.m. Tuesday.…

124 Texas Counties Under Burn Bans; Fire Danger Turns Extreme

Texas wildfire danger continues to get worse as hot, dry and windy weather hangs on. Meanwhile, rain chances may finally increase across parts of West Texas, the Panhandle and Far West Texas heading toward the weekend. Most Texans will stay dry over the next couple of days. The bigger concern is rapidly drying grass and increasing south winds, which will make it easier for grass fires to start and spread. In this Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Texas …