February 27-28, 2024 -- Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas

Damage to a property burned by the Smokehouse Creek Fire is seen on February 28, in Canadian, Texas. High temperatures are forecast to be between 70 to 80 degrees from Friday through Sunday, similar to temperatures at the time of the most extreme fire growth Tuesday. High temperatures will be in the upper 40s to low 50s, about 10 degrees lower than the average high for the area this time of year. Friday: Temperatures leaping into the upper 70s, dry air and turbulent winds will bring back dangerous fire weather conditions. High temperatures could reach 80 degrees, and winds are expected to increase to 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 37 mph.