McCurtain County
Special Weather Statement until SAT 7:00 PM CDT
Issued March, 28 2026 at 12:48 AM - US/Central expires March, 28 2026 at 7:00 PM - US/Central
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR ALL OF OUR
FOUR STATE REGION WHICH INCLUDES EXTREME SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA,
SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH-CENTRAL ARKANSAS, EAST TEXAS, AND NORTHERN AND
CENTRAL LOUISIANA...
Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth.
* TIMING: From 11:00 AM this morning through 7:00 PM this evening.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Afternoon values will range from the 20 to 30
percent range.
* WIND: Sustained northeast to east winds around 10-15 mph early
in the day with gusts up to 20 mph. Winds will begin to weaken
though during the afternoon hours, around the time RH values
reach their minimum.
* FUELS: Critically dry.
These conditions will support the spread of wildfires. Outdoor
burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are
discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law enforcement
as soon as possible.
