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Houston Faces Drought, Wildfire Risk Amid Heat Wave

10/12/2025

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  • Houston faces a dry spell with worsening drought and unseasonably warm temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s.
  • The US Drought Monitor shows drought spreading into more populated areas, increasing wildfire risk in the Sam Houston National Forest.
  • Residents are urged to limit outdoor activities due to dry vegetation, low humidity, and no rain forecast.
  • An Air Quality Alert covers Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria counties as ozone levels rise.