Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 12:21AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 10:21pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SATURDAY...
.A cold front will move through the area later today bringing very
dry air with RH values falling into the low to mid 30s along with
windy conditions with some gusts around 30 mph. The combination of
gusty winds, current drought conditions, ample dry fuel, and very
dry conditions will allow any fire that develops to spread
quickly.
* AFFECTED AREA...Pearl River, Hancock, Harrison and Jackson.
* WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 32 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Pearl River; Hancock; Harrison; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov