Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 3:20PM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND CENTRAL
AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FRIDAY...
.Breezy and dry conditions on the outer periphery of Hurricane
Isaias combined with dry fuels will produce red flag conditions
across portions of central and southwest Louisiana and southeast
Texas Friday.
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.
* LIGHTNING...
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Avoyelles
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov