Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 11:46AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 9:46am
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth.
* TIMING: Until 7 PM Saturday Evening.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Afternoon minimums will range from 35 to 45
percent.
* WIND: South winds near 10 to 20 mph sustained with higher gusts.
* FUELS: Critically Dry.
These conditions will support the spread of wildfires. Outdoor
burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are
discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law enforcement
as soon as possible.
Area Description:
Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: