Another Fire-OUT-Now just weather talk and such :)

[Fenster]

(Waller) We are pleased to report continued progress on the fires here in Waller County overnight. We believe we are still at 75% containment in our county. We have suffered no more increase in lost acreage, we are still reporting 8500 acres burned. We have lost no more structures, we are still counting approximately  73 structures.

(Montgomery) Morning briefings and planning operations are underway and crews continue to work 24 hours a day to make the area safe. Please remain off the roads near the fire. We are bringing in equipment and crews from all over. Many service providers such as electric and telephone crews will be working to restore infrastructure as well.

They are making progress.  Amazing how well they've done.

[Bonny Pearl]

One of a few pics on Ye Olde Vlog FB page 






http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001807911078

[Bonny Pearl]

Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office
There will be heavy smoke throughout the day, please do not call 911 for info, updates will appear here immediately as we are posting from the Command Post at Magnolia West High School.
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[Bonny Pearl]

Listening to scanner and even while the fire fighters are battling the fires here they are announcing moments of silence for each flight that was hijacked on 9/11.  Truly humbling.

[Bonny Pearl]

JimsDana, found this info

Montgomery County Fire Watch In case anyone was wondering, the man is this photos is Brandon Moore. A fireman based out of the 181 Fire Station in Magnolia.. GOTTA LOVE THESE GUYS!! ~ Michelle MCFW

[Bonny Pearl]

YAY schools are open tomorrow!  This means major progress!

[Fenster]

YAY schools are open tomorrow!  This means major progress!

Huzzah!  It seems they are finally in the moppingnup phase.  Amazing work they've done!

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

Word from Channel 13 is that they have it at 75% contained.   

[MrHyde]

Texas Forestry Service Report:  RILEY ROAD, Grimes/Montgomery/Waller counties. 18,946 acres, 75 percent contained. Active fire behavior was observed yesterday as the fire continued to move south. Approximately 59 homes have been destroyed on this fire burning just west of Magnolia. (The IMT is cross checking an assessment that shows 73 homes destroyed, so updated numbers will be available later today).


The latest drought monitor shows 95 percent of the state in extreme drought, with 81 percent in exceptional drought (the highest category). Seasonal outlooks continue to indicate drying throughout the fall, so the drought is expected to worsen.


Weather Outlook:  A south component to the winds will become more widespread across the state today. Even as dew points begin to increase, warmer temperatures will lead to continued low relative humidity. Among the driest locations in the state today will be those near the Interstate 35 corridor and east, and also in central parts of the state. Winds will be lightest and somewhat variable east of the Interstate 35 corridor on average and strongest and gustier to the west, especially across the panhandle. Winds should gust between 20 and 30 mph in the panhandle (Northwest Branch). High temperatures will continue on a warming trend today, ranging from the upper 80s to around 100 in most places. Overnight recoveries will begin to improve along and to the east of the Interstate 35 corridor, but will remain poor in areas to the west. Dry conditions today with near record high temperatures for parts of the region. High pressure will be moving east out of Arkansas bringing southerly flow to the southern areas and lighter more variable winds for the north. Highs will soar into near record territory with highs 99-103 north of the Huntsville and Lufkin areas while southward the highs will be more variable in the 93 to 101 degree range. Light and variable or south winds early in the morning will become southwest 3-5 mph then during the late morning and afternoon hours becoming gusty. A few hours of gusty northwest winds near 15 mph will be possible for the areas north and northwest of Nacogdoches. The sea breeze should move into the areas south of a Woodville to Conroe line late in the afternoon and early evening bringing south winds 5-10 mph and raise the relative humidity but before it passes the relative humidity will likely fall to around 20 percent. Mostly sunny skies will prevail over most of the region but the south where partly cloudy skies will develop late in the morning. Good overnight recoveries of 65-75 percent across the north and 85-95 percent in the south will be the rule.

[Bonny Pearl]

I am so happy they have been able to get a handle on this.  Now if we can up the % of rain we are supposed to see at the end of the week that would be fantastic!  Rain Dances from everyone please! 

[MrHyde]

I was out there at 1488 and 1774 this evening and there was no smoke to be seen.  No smell either.

[DonaCatalina]

Let's hope we get a good deluge soon and put this all to bed for awhile.

[Mouse]

If we get ANY rain, I will be the first playing in it....work or at home.

[Fenster]

Let's hope we get a good deluge soon and put this all to bed for awhile.

My lawn agrees with you.

[ravic]

KHOU 11 has just reported that the old fire in Walker County near Bedias has blossomed again.