Arkansas-Louisiana-Texas Fire Danger Rises Monday, Oct. 19

Shreveport, LA – Elevated wildfire danger is expected across portions of Louisiana, East Texas and southwestern Arkansas on Monday, October 19, as ongoing drought conditions, dry vegetation and low humidity create an environment where fires could ignite and spread.

According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, dry air will remain across the region Monday, combining with drought-stressed vegetation to increase the potential for wildfire ignitions.

Humidity Could Fall to 20% Afternoon relative humidity is forecast to drop between 20% and 30%, while easterly winds are expected to reach 5 to 10 mph…

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