10/15/2026
Red Flag Warning issued for East Texas as strong cold front brings critical wildfire danger:
MARSHALL, Texas (KMHT) – A strong cold front moving into East Texas on Friday will bring much cooler air and increased threat of wildfires.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Red Flag Warning for the entire KMHT listening area from Friday through early Saturday morning, warning that a dangerous combination of strong winds, low humidity, and extremely dry vegetation could allow wildfires to ignite and spread quickly.
According to the National Weather Service, north winds could gust to more than 30 miles per hour Friday, while relative humidity levels are expected to drop to between 25 and 35 percent.
Those conditions, combined with extremely dry vegetation across the area, could create an environment where even a small spark becomes a significant wildfire in minutes.
The warning includes Harrison, Gregg, Marion, Panola, and surrounding East Texas counties, along with portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
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