Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA

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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1207 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

* AFFECTED AREA: Southeast Texas, Central Louisiana, and Southwest
  Louisiana.

* TIMING: From 12PM Wednesday afternoon until 6PM Wednesday
  evening.


* 20 FOOT WIND: East-northeast shifting east at 5-10 MPH.


* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 30-40%.

* FUELS: Increasing drought across the region will continue to
  make smaller fuels available for burning. KBDI values range from
  around 550 to 750 area wide.

* IMPACTS: Weather conditions will be favorable for erratic
wildfire growth and spread.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires are
discouraged. Avoid parking vehicles or using welding or grinding
equipment near dry grass, brush, and weeds. Do not toss cigarette
butts on the ground.

Be sure to report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire
department or law enforcement office.

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