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Southeast Texas Faces Fire Risk Amid Rising Humidity
10/20/2025
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- Southeast Texas cools after a cold front, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
- Humidity is expected to rise as southerly winds return, increasing fire risk amid drought.
- Burn bans are in effect across 150 counties due to elevated fire risk from drought.
- Rain chances are forecast for Tuesday, but drought relief requires sustained rainfall.
- The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Invest 98L, which poses no immediate threat to Texas.
