


Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
793 FNUS64 KLCH 140516 RFDLCH LAZ027>033-044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254- TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615-616-150000- FIRE DANGER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 1216 AM CDT Tue Oct 14 2025 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED... * AFFECTED AREA: Southeast Texas, Central Louisiana, and Southwest Louisiana. * TIMING: From 12PM Tuesday afternoon until 6PM Tuesday evening. * 20 FOOT WIND: North-northeast to northeast at 5-10 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 25-35%. * FUELS: Increasing drought across the region will continue to make smaller fuels available for burning. KBDI values range from around 550 to 750 area wide. * IMPACTS: Weather conditions will be favorable for erratic wildfire growth and spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires are discouraged. Avoid parking vehicles or using welding or grinding equipment near dry grass, brush, and weeds. Do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Be sure to report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. $$