on the other side of the country, new wildfires raging in arizona. firefighters staring them down on the frontlines. more than 800. air support from helicopters and tankers. 4800 acres burning out of control. >> it's a war. the winds are kicking in. this is a big fire. there's a lot going on. >> reporter: renee stone is getting out, hoping she can return and get married in her backyard next month. she has a holiday message for firefighters. >> thank you. thank you for everything that you are doing and stay safe and you are doing a great job. >> reporter: larry jacobs, abc news, new york. damp weather moving in to arizona today brings encouraging news for firefighters. >> our coverage continues at accu-weather with forecaster steph davis has our holiday weekend forecast. good morning, steph. >> reporter: thank you, john and diana. we have a threat of severe weather from the northern to the western half of texas for our friday. showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. these storms are fueled by this