Red Flag Warning Issued for South Central Louisiana Parishes Through Sunday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning (NWS Alert Type: FWW) for south central Louisiana. The alert was issued on February 21 at 11:47 AM CST due to expected critical fire weather conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following fire weather zones and parishes:

• Avoyelles
• Evangeline
• St. Landry
• Upper and Lower St. Martin
• Upper and Lower Iberia
• Upper and Lower St. Mary

What You Should Do

Residents are strongly advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or imminent. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents should prepare for hazardous fire conditions.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: North winds between 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels as low as 20 percent.
• Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 60 degrees.
• Lightning: No lightning is expected.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is specifically in effect from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST on Sunday, February 22, 2026.