Red Flag Warning Issued for Southern and Central Louisiana Through Sunday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for multiple Louisiana parishes due to critical fire weather conditions, including strong winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southern and Central Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern and Central Louisiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Lake Charles, LA, has issued a Red Flag Warning for several regions in Louisiana. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following Fire Weather Zones and parishes:
- Central Louisiana: Avoyelles, Allen, Evangeline, and St. Landry.
- South Central Louisiana: Lafayette, Upper St. Martin, Lower St. Martin, Upper Iberia, Lower Iberia, Upper St. Mary, and Lower St. Mary.
- Southwest Louisiana: East Cameron, Northern Calcasieu, Southern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Southern Jefferson Davis, Northern Acadia, Southern Acadia, Upper Vermilion, and Lower Vermilion.
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Residents should be aware that any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly due to the prevailing conditions. Residents are encouraged to prepare for extreme fire behavior and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: North winds at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 22 percent.
- Temperatures: Maximum temperatures will reach up to 60 degrees.
- Lightning: No lightning is expected during this event.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 6:00 PM CST this evening, Sunday, February 22. Additionally, a Fire Danger Statement has been issued for Monday, with the potential for a further upgrade to a Red Flag Warning for portions of coastal Louisiana.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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