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Red Flag Warning 3, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this red flag warning at Aug 23, 2023, 11:26 AM CDT for 11 parishes in Louisiana; 6 counties in Texas. It took effect at Aug 24, 2023, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 10 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 23, 2023, 11:26 AM CDT (16:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 24, 2023, 10:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 24, 2023, 8:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
Counties Acadia Parish, LA, Allen Parish, LA, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Beauregard Parish, LA, Calcasieu Parish, LA, Cameron Parish, LA, Evangeline Parish, LA, Jefferson Davis Parish, LA, Rapides Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Vernon Parish, LA, Hardin County, TX, Jasper County, TX, Jefferson County, TX, Newton County, TX, Orange County, TX, Tyler County, TX
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2:00 PM CDT | WILDFIRE | 5 W Union Hill, LA | One home burned down in wildfire. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 47 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1427 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -58 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1081 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 16 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -44 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -13 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
450 WWUS84 KLCH 231626 RFWLCH URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1126 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 ...FIRE DANGER CONTINUES INTO WEDNESDAY... .Critically dry fuels will combine with low relative humidity values and gusty winds, especially during the afternoon, to produce an extreme fire danger. If any fires are initiated they will have erratic and explosive growth behavior. Remember burn bans are in effect for the entire area. LAZ027>033-073-074-141>143-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615- 616-240600- /O.NEW.KLCH.FW.W.0003.230824T1500Z-230825T0100Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230824T0100Z/ Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry- West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu- Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu- Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin- Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- 1126 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS, CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS, CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 027 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 028 Rapides, Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 030 Beauregard, Fire Weather Zone 031 Allen, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 033 St. Landry, Fire Weather Zone 073 West Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 074 East Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 142 Northern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 143 Northern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 180 Tyler, Fire Weather Zone 201 Hardin, Fire Weather Zone 241 Southern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 242 Southern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 243 Southern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 259 Northern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 260 Northern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 261 Southern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 262 Southern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 515 Upper Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 516 Northern Orange, Fire Weather Zone 615 Lower Jefferson and Fire Weather Zone 616 Southern Orange. * TIMING...10 AM until 8 PM Wednesday and 10 AM until 8 PM Thursday. * WINDS...North 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph late in the afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent. * TEMPERATURES...100 to 109. * LIGHTNING... Storms along the immediate coastline may develop lightning that could strike far from the storm center. Inland storms are not expected Wednesday. Isolated thunderstorms may occur inland Thursday. * IMPACTS... Increased winds may change fire direction and could cause fires that develop to spread rapidly. Burn bans are in effect across Louisiana and Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
448 WWUS84 KLCH 240212 RFWLCH URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 912 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 ...FIRE DANGER CONTINUES INTO WEDNESDAY... .Critically dry fuels will combine with low relative humidity values and gusty winds, especially during the afternoon, to produce an extreme fire danger. If any fires are initiated they will have erratic and explosive growth behavior. Remember burn bans are in effect for the entire area. LAZ027>033-073-074-141>143-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615- 616-241300- /O.CON.KLCH.FW.W.0003.230824T1500Z-230825T0100Z/ Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry- West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu- Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu- Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin- Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- 912 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS, CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 027 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 028 Rapides, Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 030 Beauregard, Fire Weather Zone 031 Allen, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 033 St. Landry, Fire Weather Zone 073 West Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 074 East Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 142 Northern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 143 Northern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 180 Tyler, Fire Weather Zone 201 Hardin, Fire Weather Zone 241 Southern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 242 Southern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 243 Southern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 259 Northern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 260 Northern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 261 Southern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 262 Southern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 515 Upper Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 516 Northern Orange, Fire Weather Zone 615 Lower Jefferson and Fire Weather Zone 616 Southern Orange. * TIMING...10 AM until 8 PM Wednesday and 10 AM until 8 PM Thursday. * WINDS...North 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph late in the afternoon. Higher gusts possible near thunderstorms. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...100 to 110. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible with lightning that could strike far from the storm center. * IMPACTS...Increased winds and multiple outflow boundaries may change fire direction and could cause fires that develop to spread rapidly. Burn bans are in effect across Louisiana and Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
025 WWUS84 KLCH 240748 RFWLCH URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 248 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...FIRE DANGER CONTINUES INTO WEDNESDAY... .Critically dry fuels will combine with low relative humidity values and gusty winds, especially during the afternoon, to produce an extreme fire danger. If any fires are initiated they will have erratic and explosive growth behavior. Remember burn bans are in effect for the entire area. LAZ027>033-073-074-141>143-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615- 616-242000- /O.CON.KLCH.FW.W.0003.230824T1500Z-230825T0100Z/ Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry- West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu- Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu- Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin- Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- 248 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS, CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 027 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 028 Rapides, Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 030 Beauregard, Fire Weather Zone 031 Allen, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 033 St. Landry, Fire Weather Zone 073 West Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 074 East Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 142 Northern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 143 Northern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 180 Tyler, Fire Weather Zone 201 Hardin, Fire Weather Zone 241 Southern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 242 Southern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 243 Southern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 259 Northern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 260 Northern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 261 Southern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 262 Southern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 515 Upper Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 516 Northern Orange, Fire Weather Zone 615 Lower Jefferson and Fire Weather Zone 616 Southern Orange. * TIMING...10 AM until 8 PM Wednesday and 10 AM until 8 PM Thursday. * WINDS...East 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 90s. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible with lightning that could strike far from the storm center. * IMPACTS...Increased winds and multiple outflow boundaries may change fire direction and could cause fires that develop to spread rapidly. Burn bans are in effect across Louisiana and Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ 14
688 WWUS84 KLCH 240805 RFWLCH URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 305 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...FIRE DANGER CONTINUES TODAY... .Critically dry fuels will combine with low relative humidity values and gusty winds, especially during the afternoon, to produce an extreme fire danger. If any fires are initiated they will have erratic and explosive growth behavior. Remember burn bans are in effect for the entire area. LAZ027>033-073-074-141>143-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615- 616-241615- /O.CON.KLCH.FW.W.0003.230824T1500Z-230825T0100Z/ Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry- West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu- Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu- Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin- Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- 305 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS, CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 027 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 028 Rapides, Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 030 Beauregard, Fire Weather Zone 031 Allen, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 033 St. Landry, Fire Weather Zone 073 West Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 074 East Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 142 Northern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 143 Northern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 180 Tyler, Fire Weather Zone 201 Hardin, Fire Weather Zone 241 Southern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 242 Southern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 243 Southern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 259 Northern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 260 Northern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 261 Southern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 262 Southern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 515 Upper Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 516 Northern Orange, Fire Weather Zone 615 Lower Jefferson and Fire Weather Zone 616 Southern Orange. * TIMING...10 AM until 8 PM Thursday. * WINDS...East 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 90s. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible with lightning that could strike far from the storm center. * IMPACTS...Increased winds and multiple outflow boundaries may change fire direction and could cause fires that develop to spread rapidly. Burn bans are in effect across Louisiana and Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
850 WWUS84 KLCH 242030 RFWLCH URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 330 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...FIRE DANGER CONTINUES TODAY... Critically dry fuels will combine with low relative humidity values and gusty winds, especially during the afternoon, to produce an extreme fire danger. Fires will have erratic and explosive growth behavior. Remember burn bans are in effect for the entire area as the severe to exceptional drought conditions continues. LAZ027>033-073-074-141>143-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615- 616-251230- /O.NEW.KLCH.FW.W.0004.230825T1500Z-230826T0100Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230825T0100Z/ Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry- West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu- Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu- Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin- Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- 330 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF SETX AND SWLA WITH EXCEPTION TO PARTS OF LOWER ACADIANA... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF SETX AND SWLA WITH EXCEPTION TO PARTS OF LOWER ACADIANA... The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 027 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 028 Rapides, Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 030 Beauregard, Fire Weather Zone 031 Allen, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 033 St. Landry, Fire Weather Zone 073 West Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 074 East Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 142 Northern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 143 Northern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 180 Tyler, Fire Weather Zone 201 Hardin, Fire Weather Zone 241 Southern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 242 Southern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 243 Southern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 259 Northern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 260 Northern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 261 Southern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 262 Southern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 515 Upper Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 516 Northern Orange, Fire Weather Zone 615 Lower Jefferson and Fire Weather Zone 616 Southern Orange. * TIMING...10 AM until 8 PM Thursday. * WINDS...East 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 90s. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible with lightning that could strike far from the storm center. * IMPACTS...Increased winds and multiple outflow boundaries may change fire direction and could cause fires that develop to spread rapidly. Burn bans are in effect across Louisiana and Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LAZ044-045-055-152>154-251230- /O.NEW.KLCH.FW.W.0004.230825T1500Z-230826T0100Z/ Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-Upper Vermilion- Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary- 330 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF SETX AND SWLA WITH EXCEPTION TO PARTS OF LOWER ACADIANA... The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Louisiana...Fire weather zones 044, 045, 055, 152, 153, and 154. * WIND... SOUTHERLY 5 TO 10 MPH * HUMIDITY... MIN 30% TO 40% * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
374 WWUS84 KLCH 250125 RFWLCH URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 825 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...FIRE DANGER CONTINUES FRIDAY... Critically dry fuels will combine with low relative humidity values and gusty winds, especially during the afternoon, to produce an extreme fire danger. Fires will have erratic and explosive growth behavior. Remember burn bans are in effect for the entire area as the severe to exceptional drought conditions continues. LAZ027>033-073-074-141>143-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615- 616-251230- /O.EXP.KLCH.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230825T0100Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FW.W.0004.230825T1500Z-230826T0100Z/ Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry- West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu- Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu- Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin- Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- 825 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WITH EXCEPTION TO PARTS OF LOWER ACADIANA... The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 027 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 028 Rapides, Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 030 Beauregard, Fire Weather Zone 031 Allen, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 033 St. Landry, Fire Weather Zone 073 West Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 074 East Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 142 Northern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 143 Northern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 180 Tyler, Fire Weather Zone 201 Hardin, Fire Weather Zone 241 Southern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 242 Southern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 243 Southern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 259 Northern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 260 Northern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 261 Southern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 262 Southern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 515 Upper Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 516 Northern Orange, Fire Weather Zone 615 Lower Jefferson and Fire Weather Zone 616 Southern Orange. * TIMING...10 AM until 8 PM Thursday. * WINDS...East 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 mph during the afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...100 TO 107. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible with lightning that could strike far from the storm center. * IMPACTS...Increased winds and multiple outflow boundaries may change fire direction and could cause fires that develop to spread rapidly. Burn bans are in effect across Louisiana and Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LAZ044-045-055-152>154-251230- /O.CON.KLCH.FW.W.0004.230825T1500Z-230826T0100Z/ Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-Upper Vermilion- Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary- 825 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR LOWER ACADIANA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Louisiana...Fire weather zones 044, 045, 055, 152, 153, and 154. * WIND... SOUTHERLY 10 TO 15 MPH * HUMIDITY...30 TO 40 PERCENT * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at Aug 23, 6:54 AM CDT, 4 hours 32 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 23, 6:54 AM CDT, 4 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
654 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023
...New AVIATION...
.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Friday night)
Issued at 329 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023
Hot and dry and hot conditions will continue through the weekend.
Winds at the surface will continue to weaken as the pressure
gradient lessens with wind speeds below 10 mph with some higher
gusts.
Our synoptic set up remains the same as the past several days. A
strong upper-level ridge is centered over the lower great plains
with record breaking heights. This ridge will continue to suppress
convection and keep the moisture profile dry. High temperatures will
be above 100 everyday north of the I-10 corridor and in the upper
90s at the coast. On Thursday the ridge will slide south and we
could be seeing more record breaking heat across SW LA and SE TX.
With high temperatures approaching 110 degrees at Alexandria and
Jasper. Excessive heat warnings will be needed through the weekend.
Rain activity will be on the low end as the ridge continues to bear
down over the region. On Friday, the GFS hints at some widespread
rain but no other guidance is in agreement and PoPs was kept below
30%.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Saturday through Wednesday)
Issued at 329 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023
Upper level ridging will very gradually begin to shift back to the
west over the weekend, but will remain strong enough to keep a lid
on the vast majority of convection although afternoon seabreezes may
be able to kick up a couple of isolated showers or thunderstorms.
The latest model consensus seems to be a little too enthusiastic
with the convective initiation given a very extended period of
persistence so opted to undercut them and carry just isolated PoPs
Saturday and Sunday. By Monday, the ridge will be far enough removed
so as to allow for perhaps a bit more in the way of afternoon
convection. With little overall change, expect afternoon highs to
continue to peak between 100-105 across the vast majority of the
region through Monday.
An upper trof will push South into the weakness left in the wake of
the retreating ridge Tuesday pushing another "cold" front through
the region and offshore. Guidance is in surprisingly good agreement
on this solution despite it being very unseasonable. Then again,
this whole summer has been unseasonable so that's rather par for the
course. Should the solution verify, the boundary will likely bring
with it the best PoPs we've seen in weeks. The added cloud cover and
possible precipitation may limit high temperatures to "only" the
upper 90s. The downside to this seeming glimmer of good news is that
drier air and breezy Northeasterly winds behind the front could
exacerbate an already very high wildfire risk. We'll see how these
numbers evolve through the rest of the week.
&&
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 631 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023
Conditions are VFR this morning across each of the TAF sites.
Winds will start off calm then come from the north around 10
knots. In the afternoon, the sea breeze will cause southerly winds
around 10 to 15 knots with the occasional gusts. Brief periods of
MVFR conditions are possible with passing showers but VFR
conditions are expected through most of the period.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 329 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023
A weak pressure gradient will allow for mainly light and variable
winds over the next few days, except stronger and gusty with the sea
breeze during the late afternoon into early evening. Seas will be
rather low during the period, between 2 and 4 feet. Showers and
storms will be isolated at best as an upper level ridge builds back
in.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 329 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023
A Red Flag Warning will be issued for most of the region today, with
the exception of southern Acadiana. Very dry fuels along with low RH
and gusty winds will produce an environment favorable for extreme
fire weather. One of the main areas of concern is the large fire
located between Merryville and Singer. Winds will be from the north
this morning which could be good news as this would push the fire
back towards its burned area.
The most concerning time will be during the late afternoon hours as
a strong sea breeze is expected to move in that will change wind
direction with higher gusts.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX 106 79 109 78 / 10 0 20 10
LCH 101 79 103 80 / 30 20 30 10
LFT 104 81 106 80 / 20 10 30 10
BPT 103 78 106 79 / 10 20 20 10
&&
.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Red Flag Warning from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this
evening for LAZ027>033-073-074-141>143-241>243.
Excessive Heat Warning from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this
evening for LAZ027>033-044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-
241>243-252>254.
TX...Red Flag Warning from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this
evening for TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615-616.
Excessive Heat Warning from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this
evening for TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615-616.
GM...None.
&&
SHORT TERM...14
LONG TERM....25
AVIATION...14Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 23, 3:35 AM CDT, 7 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 335 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 LAZ027>033-073-074-141>143-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615- 616-240845- Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry- West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu- Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu- Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin- Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- 335 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Louisiana, southwest Louisiana, west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. .DAY ONE...Today. Red Flag Warning Excessive Heat Warning .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Triple digit high temperatures with heat indices in the 108- 115 range will continue through Monday. Heat Advisories or Excessive Heat Warnings will likely be needed each day. Precautions should continue to prevent heat related illness including wearing light, loose fitting clothing, limiting outdoor exposure during the afternoons, staying well hydrated, having access to air conditioned environments and knowing the symptoms of heat illness. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. LAZ044-045-055-152>154-252>254-240845- Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-Upper Vermilion- Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Lower Vermilion-Lower Iberia- Lower St. Mary- 335 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Louisiana and southwest Louisiana. .DAY ONE...Today. Excessive Heat Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Triple digit high temperatures with heat indices in the 108- 115 range will continue through Monday. Heat Advisories or Excessive Heat Warnings will likely be needed each day. Precautions should continue to prevent heat related illness including wearing light, loose fitting clothing, limiting outdoor exposure during the afternoons, staying well hydrated, having access to air conditioned environments and knowing the symptoms of heat illness. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-470-472-475-240845- Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 335 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Gulf of Mexico and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of Mexico. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 11:20 AM CDT | Excessive Heat Warning | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and 10 more | 33 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.