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Fire Weather
Red Flag Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange
Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 10:45PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
…RED FLAG WARNING AREA WIDE…
.Windy and dry conditions behind a cold front may produce red flag conditons across much of the area Monday.
- 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 044 Lafayette, Fire Weather Zone 045 Upper St. Martin, Fire Weather Zone 055 Lower St. Martin, 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 152 Upper Vermilion, Fire Weather Zone 153 Upper Iberia, Fire Weather Zone 154…
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Lake Charles LA
Fire Weather Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Grady; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Cotton; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay
Fire Weather Watch issued March 16 at 1:52AM CDT until March 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
WINDS…Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 percent.
TEMPERATURES…68 to 75.
IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
SEVERITY…
FUELS (ERC)…70th-89th percentile…4 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Near Critical…2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…6 (out of 10).
What to do: A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Source: NWS Norman OK
Red Flag Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: La Salle; McMullen; Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Victoria; Webb; Duval; Jim Wells; Inland Kleberg; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio; Coastal Aransas; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun; Coastal Kleberg; Coastal Nueces; Coastal San Patricio; Coastal Refugio; Coastal Calhoun
Red Flag Warning issued March 16 at 1:50AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
…Critical Fire Weather Conditions Sunday Night into Monday…
A strong cold will push through Sunday night ushering in drier and colder air. Relative humidity values Monday are expected to drop into the 10-20% range with strong winds around 20-30 mph.
AFFECTED AREA…La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Victoria, Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Inland Refugio, Inland Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Coastal Refugio and Coastal Calhoun.
TIMING…From 10 PM Sunday to 7 PM Monday evening
WINDS…North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 percent.
TEMPERATURES…Up to 66.
IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor …
What to do: 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. Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
Source: NWS Corpus Christi TX
Red Flag Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Colorado; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris; Chambers; Wharton; Fort Bend; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston
Red Flag Warning issued March 16 at 12:11AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS…
WINDS…North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 17 percent.
IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will be capable of spreading rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Obey all local burn restrictions and burn bans.
What to do: 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 explosive fire growth potential.
Source: NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Red Flag Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Inland Kenedy; Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Coastal Kenedy; Northern Hidalgo; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron
Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 8:07PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
…ELEVATED TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER RISK TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
.A strong cold front arriving tonight will bring strong northerly winds and crashing relative humidity values, leading to elevated to critical fire weather conditions across all of Deep South Texas, minus the barrier islands, through Monday afternoon. Fire weather concerns are further heightened by the fact that cured fuels remain abundant across our region, which is in an ongoing D2 to D4 (Severe to Exceptional) Drought.
WINDS…Northerly winds 25 to 35 mph, gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10-30 percent.
IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Brownsville TX
Red Flag Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Llano; Burnet; Williamson; Val Verde; Edwards; Real; Kerr; Bandera; Gillespie; Kendall; Blanco; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Kinney; Uvalde; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Maverick; Zavala; Frio; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca; Dimmit
Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 12:12PM CDT until March 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
…CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING…
.Strong to very strong winds and dry air associated with both a dryline and cold front will result in a prolonged period of critical fire weather conditions across South-Central Texas from this afternoon through Monday evening.
AFFECTED AREA…All of South-Central Texas.
TIMING…Until 8 PM CDT Monday.
WINDS…West at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph through early afternoon before shifting north 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph late this afternoon through late tonight. Breezy northerly winds of 10 to 20 mph remain Monday especially along and east of the I-35 corridor and Coastal Plains.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…10 to 20 percent this afternoon and again Monday afternoon. Poor overnight recov…
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Fire Weather Watch (WATCH) — expires March 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Inland Kenedy; Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Coastal Kenedy; Northern Hidalgo; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Brownsville TX on this developing situation.
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Brownsville TX on this developing situation.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Brownsville TX
Winter Weather
Freeze Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Iberia; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton
Freeze Watch issued March 15 at 10:41PM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible.
WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Source: NWS Lake Charles LA
Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Nevada; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Wood; Upshur
Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.
WHERE…In Arkansas, Union, Columbia, Lafayette, and Nevada Counties. In Texas, Upshur and Wood Counties.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Source: NWS Shreveport LA
Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Miller; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass
Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.
WHERE…Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Source: NWS Shreveport LA
Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Miller; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass
Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.
WHERE…Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Source: NWS Shreveport LA
Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Nevada; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Wood; Upshur
Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.
WHERE…In Arkansas, Union, Columbia, Lafayette, and Nevada Counties. In Texas, Upshur and Wood Counties.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Source: NWS Shreveport LA
Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.
WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana and east and northeast Texas.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Source: NWS Shreveport LA
Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Northern Newton
Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 10:41PM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.
WHERE…In Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, St. Landry, Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Newton County.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CDT Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 8 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Source: NWS Lake Charles LA
Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Van Zandt; Rains; Eastland; Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis; Comanche; Mills; Hamilton; Bosque; Hill
Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 12:47AM CDT until March 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 expected.
WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Texas.
WHEN…From 4 AM to 9 AM CDT this morning.
IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do: Freeze Warnings are issued in the spring when a late-season freeze is expected after the growing season has begun. Frost and freeze conditions will damage unprotected vegetation that is sensitive to freezing temperatures. Wind speeds have dropped below advisory levels, but breezy conditions can still be expected through the overnight hours.
Source: NWS Fort Worth TX
High Wind
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 8:26PM MDT until March 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
WHAT…Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
WHERE…Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
WHEN…Until 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Monday.
IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
What to do: Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible.
Source: NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flooding
Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: Angelina, TX; Nacogdoches, TX
Flood Warning issued March 16 at 12:54AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas…
Angelina River Near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin affecting Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties.
For the Angelina River…including Angelina River near Alto, Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin…Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE…Angelina River near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin.
WHEN…Until further notice.
IMPACTS…At 161.0 feet, Expect minor flooding with the gravel parking lot flooded and water beginning to overflow the gravel road where it widens into the parking lot. Also expect about a foot of overflow across the left bank of the Angelina River looking downstream.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- At 11:45 PM CDT Sunday t…
What to do: Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.
Source: NWS Shreveport LA
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