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Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:21 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds up to 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast 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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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:11 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY FOR
CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND
SOUTHERN AND COASTAL MISSISSIPPI...

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Red Flag
Warning for Dangerous Fire Conditions, which is in effect from 9
AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana,
St. Helena, Washington, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, East
Baton Rouge, Assumption, St. James, St. John The Baptist,
Upper Lafourche, St. Charles, Upper St. Bernard, Upper
Terrebonne, Lower Terrebonne, Lower Lafourche, Coastal
Jefferson Parish, Wilkinson, Lower Plaquemines, Amite, Lower
St. Bernard, Pike, Northern Tangipahoa, Walthall, Southeast
St. Tammany, Western Orleans, Pearl River, Eastern Orleans,
Northern St. Tammany, Southwestern St. Tammany, Hancock,
Central Tangipahoa, Harrison, Lower Tangipahoa, Jackson,
Northern Livingston, Southern Livingston, Western Ascension,
Eastern Ascension, Upper Jefferson, Lower Jefferson, Upper
Plaquemines and Central Plaquemines.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20-25 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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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:30 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
frequent gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST
Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon
CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 3:30 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
frequent gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST
Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon
CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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