PALO PINTO COUNTY – The U.S. National Weather Service’s forecast calls for top temps throughout Palo Pinto County.

Fire Marshal Chad Jordan is asking residents to hold off on burning today and tomorrow.

“Unseasonably warm weather is forecast for Tuesday, May 13th, and Wednesday, May 14th, with likely reduced humidity,” Jordan stated in a May 12 burn advisory. “Out of an abundance of caution, all burns are strongly discouraged on these two days. Please postpone any planned burning until conditions improve and fire risk decreases.”

For questions or updates, contact Fire Marshal Chad Jordan at 940-659-1267.  

Detailed Forecast

Today, May 13

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tonight, May 13

Clear, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday, May 14

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night, May 14

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday, May 15

Partly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night, May 15

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

Friday, May 16

Partly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night, May 16

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

Saturday, May 17

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night, May 17

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday, May 18

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night, May 18

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday, May 19

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.