Red Flag Warning Issued for Parts of Louisiana and Southeast Texas Through Tuesday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, LA, has issued a Red Flag Warning for the region. This alert is in effect due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels that create a high risk for extreme fire behavior.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following fire weather zones:

• Louisiana Parishes: Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Allen, Evangeline, and St. Landry.
• Texas Counties: Tyler, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper, and Southern Newton.

What You Should Do

Residents are strongly advised against any outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. Any fire that develops under these conditions will likely catch and spread rapidly. Residents should prepare for potential fire hazards and monitor local updates.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: South winds between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels as low as 20 percent.
• Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 70 degrees.
• Impacts: Dry fuels and weather conditions will contribute to rapid fire spread.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CST this evening, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.