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Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 8:45PM CDT until October 16

Affecting Desha; Ouachita; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew

In effect until: Oct 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

Desha; Ouachita; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew

Likely impact; effects through 12:00 PM.

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 can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North to northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 30 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the
strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.

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

Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 8:45PM CDT until October 16

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