Abnormally warm temperatures, dry grasses, and a sudden windy cold front combined to create the conditions for the destructive wildfires that have raged across parts of Texas this week.
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The Evaporative Demand Drought Index provides a fuller picture of drought in the Southwest, predicting how much water your area will lose to the atmosphere.