Special Weather Statement Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas | Effective 03/27/2026 22:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 12:48AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 27, 2026 - 10:48pm
Expires: 
March 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth. * TIMING: From 11:00 AM this morning through 7:00 PM this evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Afternoon values will range from the 20 to 30 percent range. * WIND: Sustained northeast to east winds around 10-15 mph early in the day with gusts up to 20 mph. Winds will begin to weaken though during the afternoon hours, around the time RH values reach their minimum. * 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