Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 2:02PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 19, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth.
* TIMING: Until 7 PM Friday evening.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Afternoon minimums will range from 30 to 45
percent.
* WIND: 10 to 15 mph sustained with higher gusts possible.
* FUELS: Critically 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