6:00 p.m. Discussion

From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...

Unfortunately, there really isn't much to add to previous forecast discussions I've given over the past few days. The dry weather will continue through the foreseeable future.

Fire weather watches have already been issued for New Year's Day for Stephens, Eastland and Comanche counties.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. A fire weather watch is also issued in advance, and with the conditions as dry as they are, the watch will more than likely be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.

Fireworks have now been banned across the Big Country and the majority of the Lone Star State. Please, if you already have purchased fireworks, save them for another holiday. They are officially banned anyhow, but please do not risk your safety, and the safety of others.