FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS
- SMELLING SMOKE? It’s from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg. Those with asthma and respiratory illness may want to limit time outdoors
- FIRE DANGER RETURNS THIS WEEK: Gusty, especially Tuesday and Wednesday
- CHILLY MORNINGS THIS WEEK: Lows in the 40s
- STAYING DRY: No rain next 7 days
FORECAST
If you’re smelling smoke throughout the day, it’s from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg. Firefighters were able to get the fire 40% contained. Thankfully, winds will be less gusty today, allowing for more opportunity to contain the fire. Still, you may notice a dip in the air quality today from the smoke. Those with respiratory illnesses are advised to be aware and spend less time outdoors as needed!
If you are going out to celebrate for St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, bring a jacket in the morning being prepared to take it off by the afternoon. Temperatures going to reach the mid 80s with slightly breezy winds gusting 30 mph.
Because of that front, mornings will be chilly most of this week -- in the 40s. Make sure the kids have the jackets at the bus stop if they aren’t on Spring Break!
Fire danger returns this week, especially Tuesday and Wednesday as gusts up to 35 mph will be possible as a cool front moves through South Central Texas.
Unfortunately, no rain chances in the week ahead.
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