Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 1:44PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth.
* TIMING: From 11:00 AM Saturday Morning through 7:00 PM Saturday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Afternoon values will range from the 20 to 30
percent range.
* WIND: Sustained northeast to east winds around 10-15 mph early
in the day with gusts up to 20 mph. Winds will begin to weaken
though during the afternoon hours, around the time RH values
reach their minimum.
* 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: