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...RED FLAG WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FRIDAY...
.Breezy and dry conditions on the outer periphery of Hurricane Isaias combined with dry fuels will produce red flag conditions across portions of central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas Friday.
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.
* LIGHTNING...
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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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