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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1140 AM CDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

* AFFECTED AREA: Southeast Texas and western Louisiana.

* TIMING: From Noon Thursday until 6 PM Thursday and again from
  noon Friday thorugh 7 PM Friday.


* 20 FOOT WIND: North Northeast at 8-15 MPH.


* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 25-30%.

* FUELS: Increasing drought across the region will continue to
  make smaller fuels available for burning.


* 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.

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