Special Weather Statement for Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse +55 more
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- Ashley, Chicot, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse and 50 more
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What is happening
Recent dry conditions have made outdoor burning increasingly hazardous. Conditions are such that a spark from equipment, the heat from a catalytic converter, or any heat source could start a grass or brush fire. The combination of dry fine fuels, such as grass, and low relative humidity have resulted in continued...
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Bulletin details
Recent dry conditions have made outdoor burning increasingly hazardous. Conditions are such that a spark from equipment, the heat from a catalytic converter, or any heat source could start a grass or brush fire. The combination of dry fine fuels, such as grass, and low relative humidity have resulted in continued fire danger across the region. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 25 to 35 percent this afternoon, creating high fire danger given the dry and breezy conditions. Most area counties and parishes are under local burn bans at the present time. Fires place local forestry agencies, fire departments, and other fire control agencies in life threatening situations, and can endanger communities. Please use caution and help prevent forest and grass fires.
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Special Weather Statement issued November 12 at 11:46AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Jackson MS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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