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ActivePointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Details
Elevated fire weather conditions can be expected across portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi this afternoon. Relative humidity values are forecast to drop into the 25 to 35 percent range. The 20 ft wind forecast is at or less than 10 mph, which will limit critical fire weather conditions or at least the effective spread of fires that may ignite.
Numerous local burn bans remain in place across LA and MS due to ongoing drought conditions. This includes East Feliciana, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes along with Wilkinson, Amite, and Pike Counties. Regardless, outdoor burning is strongly not recommended this afternoon, and all local restrictions followed.
Additional statements, Fire Weather Watches or Red Flag Warnings will be possible in the upcoming days as drought conditions worsen, relative humidity values remain low during the afternoon, and eventually winds begin to increase, especially this weekend.
Data from the National Weather Service
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