Howard County, Arkansas, Friday, October 16, 2026

“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 11:41AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA”

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL, SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, EAST, AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * TIMING...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity between 25 to 35 percent. * FUELS...Critically to Extremely Dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.

“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 4:46AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA”

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO WIND SHIFT, MOISTURE DROP AND WIND, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, AND EAST AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 30 to 72 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.

“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 11:43PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA”

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO WIND SHIFT, MOISTURE DROP AND WIND, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, AND EAST AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * TIMING...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 28 to 69 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.

“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA”

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, AND EAST AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * TIMING...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...North winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity between 25 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.