Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Southwest Arkansas...
Northwest Louisiana...East Texas...and Extreme Southeast Oklahoma
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.DISCUSSION...

A lingering frontal boundary that approaches (and will not really
arrive) will focus precipitation chances across Four State Region
fire districts that preclude minimum RH values much below 50
percent until later this weekend. /16/

ARZ050-051-059-OKZ077-172145-
Sevier-Howard-Little River-McCurtain-
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs,
Dierks, Ashdown, Idabel, and Broken Bow
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Thu

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            30
Temp (24h trend)      84 (+11)     65 (0)       83
RH % (24h trend)      57 (-12)     100 (0)      65
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  S  4         SE  5        S  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  6         S  5         S  9
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.03
Precip Duration                                 2
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1170                      820
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3840                      2690
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  5                      SW  7
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 12                      SW 16
Vent Rate (m/s-m)     5850                      5740
Vent Rate (mph-ft)    46080                     43040
Category Day          3                         3
Dispersion            Good                      Good
Mix Hgt 500           71                        72
Stability Class       C            E            C

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely.
Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

ARZ060-061-070>073-172145-
Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-Columbia-Union-
Including the cities of Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, Stamps,
Lewisville, Bradley, Magnolia, and El Dorado
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Thu

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            40
Temp (24h trend)      84 (+6)      65 (0)       84
RH % (24h trend)      56 (-8)      100 (0)      60
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  S  5         SE  5        S  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  5         S  5         S  9
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.07
Precip Duration                                 2
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1200                      940
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3940                      3080
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  4                      S  9
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  8                      S 20
Vent Rate (m/s-m)     4800                      8460
Vent Rate (mph-ft)    31520                     61600
Category Day          3                         4
Dispersion            Good                      Very Good
Mix Hgt 500           73                        75
Stability Class       C            E            C

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Cooler. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Warmer. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.

$$

TXZ096-097-108>112-124>126-137-138-172145-
Red River-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-
Marion-Gregg-Harrison-
Including the cities of Clarksville, Bogata, Texarkana,
Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star,
Naples, Omaha, Atlanta, Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City,
Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, Hawkins, Gilmer, Big Sandy,
Jefferson, Longview, and Marshall
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Thu

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            30
Temp (24h trend)      83 (+7)      67 (0)       84
RH % (24h trend)      61 (-10)     100 (0)      62
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  S  5         SE  6        S  8
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  7         S  6         S 10
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.04
Precip Duration                                 2
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1080                      960
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3550                      3160
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  6                      SW  8
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 13                      SW 18
Vent Rate (m/s-m)     6480                      7680
Vent Rate (mph-ft)    46150                     56880
Category Day          3                         3
Dispersion            Good                      Good
Mix Hgt 500           73                        73
Stability Class       C            E            C

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Cooler. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Warmer. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

TXZ136-149>153-172145-
Smith-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-
Including the cities of Tyler, Jacksonville, Rusk, Henderson,
Carthage, Nacogdoches, and Center
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Thu

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            30
Temp (24h trend)      83 (+3)      68 (0)       84
RH % (24h trend)      65 (-1)      100 (0)      60
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  S  5         SE  7        S  8
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  7         S  5         S 10
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.04
Precip Duration                                 2
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 900                       1040
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2940                      3410
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  5                      S  8
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 12                      S 18
Vent Rate (m/s-m)     4500                      8320
Vent Rate (mph-ft)    35280                     61380
Category Day          3                         4
Dispersion            Good                      Very Good
Mix Hgt 500           74                        73
Stability Class       C            D            C

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 80.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Not as warm. Lows
in the lower 60s. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 80.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

TXZ165>167-172145-
Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill,
and Pineland
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Thu

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            20
Temp (24h trend)      84 (0)       67 (-2)      86
RH % (24h trend)      61 (+3)      100 (0)      56
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  S  5         S  9         S  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  7         S  5         S 10
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Precip Duration                                 1
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 870                       1130
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2860                      3720
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  6                      S  8
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 13                      S 17
Vent Rate (m/s-m)     5220                      9040
Vent Rate (mph-ft)    37180                     63240
Category Day          3                         4
Dispersion            Good                      Very Good
Mix Hgt 500           75                        74
Stability Class       C            D            C

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Not as warm.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers, cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower
80s. East winds around 5 mph.

$$

LAZ001>004-012-172145-
Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Bienville-
Including the cities of Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden,
Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Arcadia, Ringgold, and Gibsland
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Thu

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            30
Temp (24h trend)      83 (+1)      66 (-2)      84
RH % (24h trend)      59 (-1)      100 (+1)     59
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  S  6         SE  5        S  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  6         S  5         S 10
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.06
Precip Duration                                 2
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1040                      970
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3430                      3170
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  4                      S  8
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  8                      S 17
Vent Rate (m/s-m)     4160                      7760
Vent Rate (mph-ft)    27440                     53890
Category Day          3                         3
Dispersion            Good                      Good
Mix Hgt 500           74                        75
Stability Class       C            E            C

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Cooler. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Warmer. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

LAZ005-006-013-014-172145-
Lincoln-Union-Jackson-Ouachita-
Including the cities of Ruston, Farmerville, Bernice, Jonesboro,
and Monroe
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Thu

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     20           0            40
Temp (24h trend)      83 (0)       67 (-1)      83
RH % (24h trend)      64 (+11)     100 (+1)     62
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  S  8         SE  5        S  8
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  6         S  6         S 10
Precip Amount         0.01         0.00         0.15
Precip Duration       1                         2
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 870                       930
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2850                      3040
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  4                      S  8
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  8                      S 17
Vent Rate (m/s-m)     3480                      7440
Vent Rate (mph-ft)    22800                     51680
Category Day          2                         3
Dispersion            Fair                      Good
Mix Hgt 500           74                        76
Stability Class       C            E            C

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Cooler. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 50.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Warmer. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80.
East winds around 5 mph.

$$

LAZ010-011-017-018-172145-
De Soto-Red River-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Including the cities of Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport,
Coushatta, Martin, Many, Zwolle, Pleasant Hill, and Natchitoches
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Thu

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            30
Temp (24h trend)      84 (-1)      68 (-1)      86
RH % (24h trend)      60 (+8)      100 (+1)     54
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  S  7         S  7         S  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  6         SE  5        S 10
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.03
Precip Duration                                 2
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 870                       1150
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2860                      3760
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  5                      S  7
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 12                      S 16
Vent Rate (m/s-m)     4350                      8050
Vent Rate (mph-ft)    34320                     60160
Category Day          3                         4
Dispersion            Good                      Very Good
Mix Hgt 500           74                        75
Stability Class       C            D            C

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Not as warm.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.

$$

LAZ019>022-172145-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-
Including the cities of Winnfield, Colfax, Montgomery, Dry Prong,
Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, Midway, and Olla
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Thu

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     20           0            30
Temp (24h trend)      83 (-2)      68 (-1)      84
RH % (24h trend)      61 (+11)     100 (+1)     58
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  S  9         S  8         S  8
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  7         S  6         S 10
Precip Amount         0.02         0.00         0.08
Precip Duration       1                         2
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 900                       1090
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2940                      3580
Transport Wnd (m/s)   S  5                      S  7
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 10                      S 15
Vent Rate (m/s-m)     4500                      7630
Vent Rate (mph-ft)    29400                     53700
Category Day          3                         3
Dispersion            Good                      Good
Mix Hgt 500           74                        76
Stability Class       C            D            C

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Not as warm.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Cooler. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.

$$


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