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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 11:41 AM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI......FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI...... FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI... * WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front. * HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 percent. * FUELS...Critically dry. * 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 will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 11:41 AM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI......FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI...... FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI... * WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front. * HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 percent. * FUELS...Critically dry. * 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 will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning. &&
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