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Arkansas Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 11:18

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 1:18PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY... * WINDS...North to northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...25 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Areas: Desha County AR, Ouachita County AR, Calhoun County AR, Bradley County AR, Drew County AR

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:18

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 18:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 09:41

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 11:41AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF...

Areas: Sevier County AR, Howard County AR, Little River County AR, Hempstead County AR, Nevada County AR, Miller County AR, Lafayette County AR, Columbia County AR, Union County AR, Caddo Parish LA, Bossier Parish LA, Webster Parish LA, Claiborne Parish LA, De Soto Parish LA, Red River Parish LA, Bienville Parish LA, Sabine Parish LA, McCurtain County OK, Red River County TX, Bowie County TX, Franklin County TX, Titus County TX, Camp County TX, Morris County TX, Cass County TX, Wood County TX, Upshur County TX, Marion County TX, Smith County TX, Gregg County TX, Harrison County TX, Cherokee County TX, Rusk County TX, Panola County TX, Nacogdoches County TX, Shelby County TX, Angelina County TX, San Augustine County TX, Sabine County TX

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 09:41

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 23:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 09:19

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 11:19AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI... The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM this eveing, and again on Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT. * WIND......

Areas: Ashley County AR, Chicot County AR, Morehouse Parish LA, West Carroll Parish LA, East Carroll Parish LA, Richland Parish LA, Madison Parish LA, Franklin Parish LA, Catahoula Parish LA, Tensas Parish LA, Concordia Parish LA, Bolivar County MS, Sunflower County MS, Leflore County MS, Grenada County MS, Carroll County MS, Montgomery County MS, Webster County MS, Clay County MS, Lowndes County MS, Choctaw County MS, Oktibbeha County MS, Washington County MS, Humphreys County MS, Holmes County MS, Attala County MS, Winston County MS, Noxubee County MS, Issaquena County MS, Sharkey County MS, Yazoo County MS, Madison County MS, Leake County MS, Neshoba County MS, Kemper County MS, Warren County MS, Hinds County MS, Rankin County MS, Scott County MS, Newton County MS, Lauderdale County MS, Claiborne County MS, Copiah County MS, Simpson County MS, Smith County MS, Jasper County MS, Clarke County MS, Jefferson County MS, Adams County MS, Franklin County MS, Lincoln County MS, Lawrence County MS, Jefferson Davis County MS, Covington County MS, Jones County MS, Marion County MS, Lamar County MS, Forrest County MS

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 09:19

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 18:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 09:19

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 11:19AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Event: Red Flag Warning

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 09:19

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 18:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Arkansas Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 03:54

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 5:54AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY... * WINDS...North to northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Areas: Desha County AR, Ouachita County AR, Calhoun County AR, Bradley County AR, Drew County AR

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 03:54

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 18:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 02:48

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Event: Wind Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown...

Areas: Sevier County AR, Howard County AR, Little River County AR, Hempstead County AR, Nevada County AR, Miller County AR, Lafayette County AR, Columbia County AR, Union County AR, Caddo Parish LA, Bossier Parish LA, Webster Parish LA, Claiborne Parish LA, Lincoln Parish LA, Union Parish LA, De Soto Parish LA, Red River Parish LA, Bienville Parish LA, Jackson Parish LA, Ouachita Parish LA, Sabine Parish LA, Natchitoches Parish LA, Winn Parish LA, Grant Parish LA, Caldwell Parish LA, La Salle Parish LA, McCurtain County OK, Red River County TX, Bowie County TX, Franklin County TX, Titus County TX, Camp County TX, Morris County TX, Cass County TX, Wood County TX, Upshur County TX, Marion County TX, Smith County TX, Gregg County TX, Harrison County TX, Cherokee County TX, Rusk County TX, Panola County TX, Nacogdoches County TX, Shelby County TX, Angelina County TX, San Augustine County TX, Sabine County TX

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 02:48

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 23:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 02:46

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 4:46AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO WIND SHIFT, MOISTURE DROP AND WIND, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, AND EAST AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south...

Areas: Sevier County AR, Howard County AR, Little River County AR, Hempstead County AR, Nevada County AR, Miller County AR, Lafayette County AR, Columbia County AR, Union County AR, Caddo Parish LA, Bossier Parish LA, Webster Parish LA, Claiborne Parish LA, Lincoln Parish LA, Union Parish LA, De Soto Parish LA, Red River Parish LA, Bienville Parish LA, Jackson Parish LA, Ouachita Parish LA, Sabine Parish LA, Natchitoches Parish LA, Winn Parish LA, Grant Parish LA, Caldwell Parish LA, La Salle Parish LA, McCurtain County OK, Red River County TX, Bowie County TX, Franklin County TX, Titus County TX, Camp County TX, Morris County TX, Cass County TX, Wood County TX, Upshur County TX, Marion County TX, Smith County TX, Gregg County TX, Harrison County TX, Cherokee County TX, Rusk County TX, Panola County TX, Nacogdoches County TX, Shelby County TX, Angelina County TX, San Augustine County TX, Sabine County TX

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 02:46

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 23:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Arkansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/15/2026 11:33

Special Weather Statement issued October 15 at 1:33PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Event: Special Weather Statement

Desc: A cold frontal passage across the state early Friday will promote strong north to northwest winds 15-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph through the afternoon hours. Very dry fuels combined with afternoon minimum RH's dipping below 40 percent will promote an elevated fire weather concern. Please heed any burn bans by refraining from...

Areas: Pike County AR, Clark County AR, Hot Spring County AR, Grant County AR, Jefferson County AR, Arkansas County AR, Dallas County AR, Cleveland County AR, Lincoln County AR

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 11:33

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 18:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/15/2026 10:25

Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, AND EAST AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has...

Areas: Sevier County AR, Howard County AR, Little River County AR, Hempstead County AR, Nevada County AR, Miller County AR, Lafayette County AR, Columbia County AR, Union County AR, Caddo Parish LA, Bossier Parish LA, Webster Parish LA, Claiborne Parish LA, Lincoln Parish LA, Union Parish LA, De Soto Parish LA, Red River Parish LA, Bienville Parish LA, Jackson Parish LA, Ouachita Parish LA, Sabine Parish LA, Natchitoches Parish LA, Winn Parish LA, Grant Parish LA, Caldwell Parish LA, La Salle Parish LA, McCurtain County OK, Red River County TX, Bowie County TX, Franklin County TX, Titus County TX, Camp County TX, Morris County TX, Cass County TX, Wood County TX, Upshur County TX, Marion County TX, Smith County TX, Gregg County TX, Harrison County TX, Cherokee County TX, Rusk County TX, Panola County TX, Nacogdoches County TX, Shelby County TX, Angelina County TX, San Augustine County TX, Sabine County TX

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 10:25

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 23:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

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