The KBDI is a measure of how dry the ground is. Drought conditions begin at a KBDI of 575.
With the average Keetch-Byram Drought Index in Harris County now at 715, residents are being urged to take precautions against wildfires.
The KBDI is a measure of how dry the ground is, and a reading of 715 indicates extreme drought conditions. Drought conditions begin at a KBDI of 575.Fire crews working to extinguish a large mulch fire on Crawford Street in Houston. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is recommending that residents take the following steps to protect their homes from wildfires:
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