What is a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.
-If you are allowed to burn in your area, all burn barrels must be covered with a weighted metal cover, with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.
-Do not throw cigarettes or matches out of a moving vehicle. They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road and become a wildfire.
-Extinguish all outdoor fires properly. Drown fires with plenty of water and stir to make sure everything is cold to the touch. Dunk charcoal in water until cold. Do not throw live charcoal on the ground and leave it.
-Never leave a fire unattended. Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread.
Red Flag Warning issued July 19 at 2:47AM CDT until July 20 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to midnight CDT tonight.
AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone
096 Red River, Fire Weather Zone 097 Bowie, Fire Weather Zone 108 Franklin, Fire Weather Zone 109 Titus, Fire Weather Zone 110 Camp, Fire Weather Zone 111 Morris, Fire Weather Zone 112 Cass, Fire Weather Zone 124 Wood, Fire Weather Zone 125 Upshur and Fire Weather Zone 136 Smith.
* TIMING… Most dangerous in the afternoon, with higher wind speeds and lower MinRH values.
* WINDS…Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Between 100-108 degrees.
* IMPACTS…Wildfires will have the potential to grow and spread rapidly. Any activities that could start a wildfire should be avoided.
Burning of any kind is strongly discouraged and may be unlawful in some counties.
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
90-Day Burn Ban Issued in Smith County on July 5, 2022
The Smith County Commissioners Court voted on Tuesday, July 5, to issue a burn ban for the County. The burn ban order is in effect for 90 days, unless conditions improve and the Commissioners Court approves terminating the order early.