United States / Southeast / Mississippi
Franklin County, Mississippi, Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 19, 1:04 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 19, 9:36 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 20, 9:36 PM CDT3 official warnings recorded: Red Flag Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Health.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 5:35AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS”
* WIND...North winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity between 30 to 35 percent. * FUELS...Critically dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 8:07PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS”
* WIND...North winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity between 30 to 35 percent. * FUELS...Critically dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 11:19AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS”
...RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI... The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM this eveing, and again on Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT. * WIND...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front today. For Saturday, north winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 percent today. For Saturday, Minimum Relative Humidity values between 30 to 35 percent. * FUELS...Critically dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.
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