Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Recommendations
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.
Sun 4:16 AM → Sun 3:00 PM CST
WHAT
North winds to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
WHERE
Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana.
WHEN
Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Recommendations
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
This station is currently in low water condition. Use caution when transiting these areas as depth soundings may be less than those found on the NOAA nautical charts.
