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Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 2:51AM CDT until October 17

Affecting Lincoln; Union; Jackson; Ouachita; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle

In effect until: Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 AM

Lincoln; Union; Jackson; Ouachita; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle

Likely impact; effects through 12:00 AM.

Do not burn anything outdoors. Monitor official channels and be prepared to leave quickly if ordered.

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...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 evening.

* WINDS...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 31 to 69 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 2:51AM CDT until October 17

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