A Severe Fire Weather Watch is in effect for affected areas of Texas through 17 October 2026, 01:00, issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) from the Fire Weather Watch issued October 14 at 11:36PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA. Affected counties named in the alert include Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine; Caldwell; La Salle; Red River.
This watch is Severe with Urgency: Future and Certainty: Possible. A Fire Weather Watch means critical fire weather conditions are possible. Conditions may promote rapid fire spread and could become dangerous during the valid watch time.
The official outlook notes north winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and Relative Humidity between 25 to 40 percent. Any fires that develop may spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. For updates and potential upgrades, consult the National Weather Service and local authorities.
If you encounter an emergency, call 911. Follow directions from the NWS, local authorities, and emergency services. Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause sparks and do not conduct outdoor burning. Prepare to move vehicles, equipment, or other combustible items away from dry vegetation and remain ready to follow evacuation instructions if ordered.
