Cooler temperatures greeted residents across the Coastal Bend Wednesday morning, giving many a taste of long-awaited fall weather.
Sinton resident Dollie Brown said the mix of sunshine and cool air made for a perfect morning. “Now with the combination of cool weather and plus some sun too… I mean, it’s perfect,” she said.
Breezy, dry weather puts Coastal Bend at wildfire risk
However, what feels like perfect fall weather can also create dangerous fire conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Nueces County as strong winds, dry air, and low humidity increase the risk of wildfires.
Annaville Fire Chief Michael Clack said it doesn’t take much for flames to spread under these conditions.“We’re used to the wind and the drought, but when that humidity drops, it makes it easy for fires to start — and they spread very fast,” Clack explained…