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Last Map Update: Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 4:18:21 am CST

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Red Flag Warning in Effect Monday

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A Dense Smoke Advisory is in effect through 10AM this morning. Areas of dense smoke could cause sudden drops in visibility below 1/4 mile.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from today from 9am through 6 PM. A combination between very low RH values and gusty winds will make conditions favorable for fires to start and spread rapidly.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected today. Dry fuels and gusty winds could allow fires to spread rapidly. Avoid outdoor burning, use caution with equipment that may create sparks, and follow all burn bans and local restrictions. Report any fire immediately to local officials or 911.

Winter makes a return through Tuesday with colder mornings expected across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. While a widespread freeze is not anticipated Monday morning, several hours of below freezing temperatures are likely Tuesday morning near and north of I-10/12. Take precautions to protect people, pets, pipes, and sensitive plants.

Warming trend through midweek with highs climbing from the 50s Monday to the mid and upper 70s by Wednesday and Thursday. Rain chances increase late Thursday into early Friday with scattered showers and storms.

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Location	Time (CST)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Baton Rouge LA	03:53	Clear	10	40	21	46	N 7	34 [WC]	30.48
Biloxi MS	03:55	Clear	10	40	23	50	N 6	35 [WC]	30.39
Gulfport MS	03:53	Clear	10	39	23	52	NNW 12	31 [WC]	30.43
Hammond LA	03:55	Clear	10	38	25	57	NNW 7	33 [WC]	30.47
Houma LA	18:47	Clear	7	55	17	22	NNW 14	-	30.40
McComb MS	03:53	Clear	10	38	20	47	N 8	31 [WC]	30.46
New Orleans LA	03:53	Clear	10	47	20	33	N 18G31	39 [WC]	30.45
Slidell La	03:53	Clear	10	36	24	61	N 5	31 [WC]	30.45