United States / Southeast / Mississippi
Lowndes County, Mississippi, Friday, October 16, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 17, 12:53 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 17, 9:34 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 18, 9:38 PM CDT5 official warnings recorded: Red Flag Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Health.
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 11:19AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM 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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 11:19 AM CDT · expires Oct 16, 8:00 PM CDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 11:19 AM CDT · expires Oct 16, 8:00 PM CDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS”
* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front. * HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 6:41 AM CDT · expires Oct 16, 4:45 PM CDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 8:07PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS”
* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front. * HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 8:07 PM CDT · expires Oct 16, 4:15 AM CDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 12:40PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS”
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front. * HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 12:40 PM CDT · expires Oct 15, 9:00 PM CDT · Issuer
What Each Status Rests On
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- Volunteers and vendors getting ready for a big Caledonia Days celebration · WCBI-TV · Oct 16, 7:31 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Lowndes Supervisors work with United Way to help the community · WCBI-TV · Oct 16, 7:27 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Eight Days of Hope responds to Hurricane Isaias · WCBI-TV · Oct 16, 7:23 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- A Fall weekend has arrived · WCBI-TV · Oct 16, 5:58 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- One of Mississippi State University’s most notable alums has passed · WCBI-TV · Oct 16, 2:36 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- New organization in the area raising awareness about mental health · WCBI-TV · Oct 16, 10:20 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Cold Front Changing Things Up · WCBI-TV · Oct 16, 8:08 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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