Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
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116 FNUS64 KLCH 290450 RFDLCH LAZ027>033-044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254- TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615-616-291700- FIRE DANGER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 1150 PM CDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED... * AFFECTED AREA: Southeast Texas, Southwest Louisiana, Central Louisiana and South Central Louisiana. * TIMING: From 9 AM until 7 PM Wednesday. * 20 FOOT WIND: Northwest at 15-25 MPH gusting to 35. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 30-40%. * FUELS: While recent rains have decreased fuel availability, some fuels remain available to burn. KBDI ranges from 420 to 685 across the region. * IMPACTS: Weather conditions will be favorable for erratic wildfire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires are discouraged. Avoid parking vehicles or using welding or grinding equipment near dry grass, brush, and weeds. Do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Be sure to report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. $$