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Louisiana, Mississippi Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 11:23

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 1:23PM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TODAY... .Conditions will remain favorable for the spread of fires through the remainder of this afternoon due to the combination of dry fuels, low humidity, strong winds. * AFFECTED AREA...Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Washington, Iberville, West Baton...

Areas: Pointe Coupee Parish LA, West Feliciana Parish LA, East Feliciana Parish LA, St. Helena Parish LA, Washington Parish LA, Iberville Parish LA, West Baton Rouge Parish LA, East Baton Rouge Parish LA, Assumption Parish LA, St. James Parish LA, Tangipahoa Parish LA, St. Tammany Parish LA, Livingston Parish LA, Ascension Parish LA, Wilkinson County MS, Amite County MS, Pike County MS, Walthall County MS, Pearl River County MS, Hancock County MS, Harrison County MS, Jackson County MS

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:23

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 18:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 03:35

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 5:35AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: * WIND...North winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity between 30 to 35 percent. * FUELS...Critically dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Areas: Ashley County AR, Chicot County AR, Morehouse Parish LA, West Carroll Parish LA, East Carroll Parish LA, Richland Parish LA, Madison Parish LA, Franklin Parish LA, Catahoula Parish LA, Tensas Parish LA, Concordia Parish LA, Bolivar County MS, Sunflower County MS, Leflore County MS, Grenada County MS, Carroll County MS, Montgomery County MS, Webster County MS, Clay County MS, Lowndes County MS, Choctaw County MS, Oktibbeha County MS, Washington County MS, Humphreys County MS, Holmes County MS, Attala County MS, Winston County MS, Noxubee County MS, Issaquena County MS, Sharkey County MS, Yazoo County MS, Madison County MS, Leake County MS, Neshoba County MS, Kemper County MS, Warren County MS, Hinds County MS, Rankin County MS, Scott County MS, Newton County MS, Lauderdale County MS, Claiborne County MS, Copiah County MS, Simpson County MS, Smith County MS, Jasper County MS, Clarke County MS, Jefferson County MS, Adams County MS, Franklin County MS, Lincoln County MS, Lawrence County MS, Jefferson Davis County MS, Covington County MS, Jones County MS, Marion County MS, Lamar County MS, Forrest County MS

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 03:35

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 13:45

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Louisiana, Mississippi Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 01:29

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 3:29AM CDT until October 17 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Event: Wind Advisory

Desc: * 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.

Areas: Pointe Coupee Parish LA, West Feliciana Parish LA, East Feliciana Parish LA, St. Helena Parish LA, Washington Parish LA, Iberville Parish LA, West Baton Rouge Parish LA, East Baton Rouge Parish LA, Assumption Parish LA, St. James Parish LA, St. John the Baptist Parish LA, St. Bernard Parish LA, Tangipahoa Parish LA, St. Tammany Parish LA, Orleans Parish LA, Livingston Parish LA, Ascension Parish LA, Jefferson Parish LA, Plaquemines Parish LA, Lafourche Parish LA, Terrebonne Parish LA, St. Charles Parish LA, Wilkinson County MS, Amite County MS, Pike County MS, Walthall County MS, Pearl River County MS, Hancock County MS, Harrison County MS, Jackson County MS

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 01:29

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 13:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Louisiana, Mississippi Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 01:27

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 3:27AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TODAY... .A cold front is introducing some very dry air with RH values falling into the low to mid 30s along with windy conditions with some gusts well into the 30 mph range. Winds are expected to continue in the mid 20 mph range today. The combination of gusty winds, current drought...

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 01:27

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 15:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Louisiana Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 00:51

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 2:51AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND SHIFT, MOISTURE DROP AND WIND, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana. * TIMING...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this...

Areas: Lincoln Parish LA, Union Parish LA, Jackson Parish LA, Ouachita Parish LA, Natchitoches Parish LA, Winn Parish LA, Grant Parish LA, Caldwell Parish LA, La Salle Parish LA

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 00:51

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 17:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Louisiana Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 21:22

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 11:22PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO WIND SHIFT, MOISTURE DROP AND WIND, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL, SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, EAST, AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN...

Areas: Lincoln Parish LA, Union Parish LA, Jackson Parish LA, Ouachita Parish LA, Natchitoches Parish LA, Winn Parish LA, Grant Parish LA, Caldwell Parish LA, La Salle Parish LA

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 21:22

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 17:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Louisiana Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 21:22

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 11:22PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Areas: Lincoln Parish LA, Union Parish LA, Jackson Parish LA, Ouachita Parish LA, Natchitoches Parish LA, Winn Parish LA, Grant Parish LA, Caldwell Parish LA, La Salle Parish LA

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 21:22

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 17:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Louisiana, Texas Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 21:00

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:00PM CDT until October 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Event: Wind Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Areas: Avoyelles Parish LA, Evangeline Parish LA, St. Landry Parish LA, Lafayette Parish LA, St. Martin Parish LA, Cameron Parish LA, Calcasieu Parish LA, Jefferson Davis Parish LA, Acadia Parish LA, Vermilion Parish LA, Iberia Parish LA, St. Mary Parish LA, Jefferson County TX, Orange County TX

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 21:00

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Louisiana, Texas Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 16:02

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:02PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Desc: ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... .Breezy and dry conditions due to a frontal passage will combine with very dry fuels resulting in a period of high fire danger. Red flag conditions will develop across portions of central and southwest Louisiana and...

Areas: Vernon Parish LA, Rapides Parish LA, Avoyelles Parish LA, Beauregard Parish LA, Tyler County TX, Jasper County TX, Newton County TX

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 16:02

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 18:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Louisiana, Texas Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 16:02

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:02PM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Areas: Allen Parish LA, Evangeline Parish LA, St. Landry Parish LA, Lafayette Parish LA, St. Martin Parish LA, Cameron Parish LA, Calcasieu Parish LA, Jefferson Davis Parish LA, Acadia Parish LA, Vermilion Parish LA, Iberia Parish LA, Assumption Parish LA, St. Mary Parish LA, Hardin County TX, Jasper County TX, Newton County TX, Jefferson County TX, Orange County TX

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 16:02

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 18:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Louisiana, Texas Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 16:02

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:02PM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Event: Red Flag Warning

Areas: Vernon Parish LA, Rapides Parish LA, Avoyelles Parish LA, Beauregard Parish LA, Tyler County TX, Jasper County TX, Newton County TX

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 16:02

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 18:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

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