Shelley E. Huguley Fire risk is elevated on the Texas Plains and Trans Pecos regions this week. A combination of above-normal temperatures, dry conditions and high wind speeds along with low relative humidity has fire officials asking people to be careful. March is peak period for increase wildfire potential in the Western Plains. Leighton Chachere | Mar 10, 2021 Wildfire potential increased March 9-11 across portions of Texas, including the High Plains and Trans Pecos regions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The combination of above-normal temperatures and dry conditions, as well as an extended period of forecasted elevated-to-critical fire weather, will create an environment conducive to wildfire activity this week.