August 21, 2023 - Red Flag warning has been extended until 8pm Tuesday evening, August 22 for critical to extreme fire weather conditions near and south of the 1-20 corridor of East Texas, northern and central Louisiana. East wind continues 10 to 15 mph today and Tuesday. Relative humidity as low as 24% and temperatures up to 107 both today and Tuesday.
August 20, 2023 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, Louisiana issued at 1:46pm Sunday, August 20, 2023 a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 7am to 8pm Monday for critical to extreme fire weather conditions near and south of the I-20 corridor of Northeast Texas and Northern Louisiana near and south of the Interstate 20 Corridor.
- Winds are southeast to east near 10 to 15 mph with occasional higher gusts.
- Relative humidity is as low as 20 to 25 percent.
- Temperatures forecast from 103 to 107 degrees.
***Rapid ignition and spread of wildfires is possible due to persistent hot and dry conditions!***
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wild fires to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
Red Flag Warning areas in Texas and Louisiana are Caddo, Bossier, Webster, DeSoto, Red River, Bienville, Jackson, Ouachita, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant, Caldwell, Lasalle, Smith, Gregg, Harrison, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, and San Augustine.
