On Friday, wind gusts as strong as 85 mph resulted in widespread blowing dust in West Texas, some of which has now blown into Houston.

"Everyone should take extra care this weekend to avoid sparking a fire," said Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz.

It's unclear how long the haze will hang around the Houston area, but it should go away when the wind shifts.

At least seven wildfires are burning in the Lone Star State, the largest of which encompasses 8,000 acres and is 0 percent ...

The Houston area's Fire Weather Watch has now been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning due to critical fire weather conditions.