Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
888 FNUS64 KLCH 280405 RFDLCH LAZ027>033-044-045-141>143-241>243-TXZ259>262-290000- FIRE DANGER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 1105 PM CDT Tue Oct 27 2026 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED... * AFFECTED AREA: Central, south central, and southwest Louisiana and portions of southeast Texas. * TIMING: From From 11 AM until 7 PM Wednesday. * 20 FOOT WIND: East wind at 3 to 8 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 35 to 45 percent. * FUELS: Fuels are very dry across the region due to ongoing severe to extreme drought. Forecast ERC values exceed 90th to 96th percentile range across most of the area, highest over central and southwest Louisiana. KBDI values of 700 to 790 are forecast for East Texas into Central Louisiana. * 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. $$