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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
935 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026

LAZ034>037-039-046>048-056>060-064>071-076>090-MSZ068>071-077-
250000-
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Assumption-St. James-
St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-St. Charles-
Upper St. Bernard-Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-
Lower Lafourche-Coastal Jefferson Parish-Lower Plaquemines-
Lower St. Bernard-Northern Tangipahoa-Southeast St. Tammany-
Western Orleans-Eastern Orleans-Northern St. Tammany-
Southwestern St. Tammany-Central Tangipahoa-Lower Tangipahoa-
Northern Livingston-Southern Livingston-Western Ascension-
Eastern Ascension-Upper Jefferson-Lower Jefferson-
Upper Plaquemines-Central Plaquemines-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-
Walthall-Pearl River-
Including the cities of New Roads, Lettsworth, Livonia, Spillman,
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Jackson, Clinton, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, Greensburg, Montpelier, Bogalusa, Enon, Franklinton,
Bayou Sorrel, Plaquemine, White Castle, Port Allen, Addis,
Brusly, Baton Rouge, Pierre Part, Labadieville, Paincourtville,
Convent, Lutcher, Gramercy, Laplace, Reserve, Thibodaux,
Raceland, Larose, Destrehan, Norco, Chalmette, Meraux, Violet,
Houma, Bayou Cane, Chauvin, Cocodrie, Dulac, Montegut, Galliano,
Cut Off, Golden Meadow, Leeville, Grand Isle, Buras,
Pointe A La Hache, Port Sulphur, Boothville, Venice, Empire,
Myrtle Grove, Yscloskey, Delacroix, Shell Beach, Amite, Kentwood,
Roseland, Wilmer, Slidell, New Orleans, East New Orleans,
Covington, Folsom, Bush, Mandeville, Madisonville, Hammond,
Tickfaw, Independence, Robert, Ponchatoula, Akers,
Denham Springs, Walker, Livingston, Springfield, Killian,
Whitehall, French Settlement, Sorrento, Acy, Gonzales,
Prairieville, Geismar, Donaldsonville, Metairie, Kenner, Harahan,
Westwego, Marrero, Gretna, Lafitte, Barataria, Jean Lafitte,
Belle Chasse, Braithwaite, Alliance, Centreville, Dolorosa,
Fort Adams, Woodville, Gillsburg, Gloster, Smithdale, Liberty,
McComb, Dexter, Salem, Tylertown, Crossroads, McNeil,
Poplarville, and Picayune
935 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

* AFFECTED AREA: All of southeastern Louisiana as well as
  Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Walthall and Pearl River Counties in
  southern Mississippi.

* TIMING: From 9 now until 6 pm CST this evening.

* 20 FOOT WIND: South 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 20 to 25 percent.

* FUELS: Moderate to extreme drought continues across portions of
  the area.

* IMPACTS: Weather conditions will be favorable for 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. Ensure tow chains do not drag on the ground.

Be sure to report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire
department or law enforcement office.

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95/DM