United States / South / Texas
Orange County, Texas, Friday, October 9, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 10, 12:36 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 11, 12:31 AM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 12, 12:14 AM CDT1 official warning recorded: Red Flag Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 8:59AM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA”
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA TODAY... .Breezy and dry conditions on the outer periphery of Hurricane Isaias combined with very dry fuels will produce red flag conditions across portions of central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas through this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning for for low relative humidity and dry fuels for portions of southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 241 Southern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 516 Northern Orange and Fire Weather Zone 616 Southern Orange. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northeast 5 to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 29 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 92. * LIGHTNING... * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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 can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning1 official warning in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Weather
Official Warning1 official warning in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Official Warnings
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Local NewsActive9 reports on this day from 3 sources.
Local News
Active9 reports on this day from 3 sources.
- Sean, the Movie Guy- ‘Social Reckoning’ is a powerful but ineffective indictment of Facebook · The Orange Leader · Oct 9, 5:43 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Culinary Thrill Seeking: Rolling in the Oats, Pecan Love and Spicy Jerky · The Orange Leader · Oct 9, 5:41 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Beach Report: Returning to a Reef Transformed · The Orange Leader · Oct 9, 5:33 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Pet of the Week: Buddy Seeking Permanent Home · The Orange Leader · Oct 9, 5:19 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- TCEQ’s Take Care of Texas Program Kicks Off Its Annual Art Contest · The Orange Leader · Oct 9, 5:14 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
More (4)
- Broadway Musical “Waitress” Coming to the Lutcher · The Orange Leader · Oct 9, 5:10 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Orangetober Fest Celebrates Fall with Community Spirit · The Orange Leader · Oct 9, 5:07 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Port Arthur crews repairing water main on Gulfway Drive · KBMT · Oct 9, 3:06 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Rose City AirFest to kick off with party ahead of weekend show with ‘stacked lineup’ · Tyler Morning Telegraph · Oct 9, 5:35 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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Government
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