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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1148 PM CDT Thu Oct 29 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

* AFFECTED AREA: Central, south central, and southwest Louisiana
  and portions of southeast Texas.

* TIMING: From From From 11 AM until 7 PM Friday.

* 20 FOOT WIND: East wind at 5 to 10 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.

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