15-01-2022 03:00 via kxan.com

Critical fire risk Saturday from dry, very windy weather

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Near-record warmth, potentially damaging winds and a widespread freeze -- get ready for some wild swings in our local weather.Austin's high temperature Friday afternoon reached 78° -- just one degree shy of the daily record set in 1980. Gusty winds and low humidity increased fire danger, leading to the spread of several grassfires in Williamson County.Tonight, a strong, dry cold front blows through bringing very gusty winds and much colder temperatures. Winds will begin
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