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Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:30 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * 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. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:28 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR ALL SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA... * AFFECTED AREA...Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Washington, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Assumption, St. James, Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Northern Tangipahoa, Walthall, Southeast St. Tammany, Pearl River, Northern St. Tammany, Southwestern St. Tammany, Hancock, Central Tangipahoa, Harrison, Lower Tangipahoa, Jackson, Northern Livingston, Southern Livingston, Western Ascension and Eastern Ascension. * WINDS...North 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent. * 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. &&
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