10/16/2026
🔥Please be aware this weekend!🔥
The National Weather Service has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., including St. Tammany Parish. A Wind Advisory has also been issued beginning this afternoon.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
Red Flag Warning: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Low humidity (near 30%), sustained north winds up to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph, and unusually dry vegetation will create conditions favorable for rapidly spreading wildfires.
Wind Advisory: Friday, 4:00 p.m. - Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Northerly wind gusts of 30-35 mph are expected.
Confidence: High confidence in critical fire weather conditions Saturday. Dry conditions will persist beyond the warning period.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS & PRECAUTIONS
Any fire that develops could spread rapidly and become difficult to contain. Residents should avoid outdoor burning, keep vehicles off dry grass, properly discard smoking materials, and avoid activities that could generate sparks.