Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 3:14AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth.
* TIMING: Through 7 PM Monday Evening.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Afternoon minimums will range from 15 to 25
percent.
* WIND: 15 to 20 sustained with gusts near 25 to 30 mph.
* FUELS: Dry.
These conditions will support the spread of wildfires. Outdoor
burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are
discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law enforcement
as soon as possible.
Area Description:
Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov