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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:48 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 033 St. Landry, Fire Weather Zone 045 Upper St. Martin, Fire Weather Zone 055 Lower St. Martin, Fire Weather Zone 153 Upper Iberia, Fire Weather Zone 154 Upper St. Mary, Fire Weather Zone 253 Lower Iberia and Fire Weather Zone 254 Lower St. Mary. * TIMING...From 9 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday. * WINDS...North 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 60. * LIGHTNING...None. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:46 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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