Red Flag Warning Issued for Southwest Mississippi and Northeast 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 several counties and parishes due to critical fire weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson MS
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 Southwest Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS, has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of southwest Mississippi and northeast Louisiana. The alert is in effect from 9:00 AM this morning until 6:00 PM CST this evening, February 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Mississippi Counties: Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, and Lincoln.
- Louisiana Parishes: Catahoula and Concordia.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised against outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures creates explosive fire growth potential. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Expected Conditions
Meteorologists expect the following conditions during the warning period:
- Wind: North winds sustained between 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 20 to 25 percent.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning begins at 9:00 AM CST on Sunday, February 22, and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CST this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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