Starkville Alerts
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 8:07PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Headline
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 8:07PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description
* WIND...North winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity between 30 to 35 percent.
* FUELS...Critically dry.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
Additional Details
| Type | Alert |
| Phenomena | Fire Weather |
| Severity | Warning |
| Event Code | NWS |
| Area | Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Grenada; Carroll; Montgomery; Webster; Clay; Lowndes; Choctaw; Oktibbeha; Washington; Humphreys; Holmes; Attala; Winston; Noxubee; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Leake; Neshoba; Kemper; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Scott; Newton; Lauderdale; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Smith; Jasper; Clarke; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones; Marion; Lamar; Forrest |
| Sent | Friday, October 16, 2026 8:07 PM CDT |
| Expires | Saturday, October 17, 2026 4:15 AM CDT |
| Sender | NWS Jackson MS |
| Id | urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.51f2eaa5b81c07b9a32c8c8f98d4afcb5cfddc5d.001.2 |