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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:15 PM Oct. 15, 2024 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND COASTAL SOUTHEAST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning for very low relative humidity values and elevated winds, which is in effect from 8 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central, south-central and southwest Louisiana, as well as Jefferson and Orange Counties in southeast Texas. * WIND...20 foot winds near 20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Decreasing to between 20 and 30 percent by Wednesday morning, then lingering through Wednesday afternoon. * TIMING...Wednesday morning to Wednesday evening. * LIGHTNING...None expected. * EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER...is forecast. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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