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KEY MESSAGES

Issued at 1248 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

- Hurricane Isaias has made landfall along the western Florida Panhandle. Although it is well east of us, the flow around it will bring us some gusty conditions and lower RH values. A Fire Danger Statement remains in place as a result.

- Warm conditions will return over the weekend, with highs back into the low to mid 90s.

- Rain chances could return by the end of the week with an approaching cool front.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1234 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

Hurricane Isaias finally made landfall this past evening over the western Florida Panhandle. Although the cyclone is well east of us, the counter-clockwise flow around it will keep northeasterly winds across the forecast area. In fact, due to Isaias inland proximity forecast track, we will see some elevated winds across the region on Saturday. Gusts could possibly be between 20 to 30 mph at times, especially across the Ark-La-Miss region. These northeast winds will also bring in a drier airmass across the area, with forecasted afternoon RH values falling between 20 to 35%. Unfortunately, with no rainfall expected and severe to extreme drought conditions in place, wildfire conditions will be elevated. So, another Fire Danger Statement will be in place between 10a and 6p on Saturday.

Winds will relax on Sunday as the remnants of Isaias moves northeastward into the Midwest and eventually off the Northeast Coast of the CONUS. However, dry weather and elevated fire weather concerns will remain, as upper ridging will park over the region from Sunday through most of next week. With southerly winds expected to return underneath the ridge, expect overnight lows to gradually return back into the lower 70s. Above average afternoon temperatures will remain over the region during this period, with daily highs climbing into the low to mid 90s. There is some hint of rain chances returning into portion of Deep East Texas and adjacent Central Louisiana on Tuesday afternoon, as the return of southerly winds could bring in enough moisture, combined with daytime heating, to yield some isolated afternoon convection. But, it will have a tough time overcoming the ridge. The good news is that some long-range models are trying to bring some better rain chances by the end of the week along another cool front. /20/

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 636 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

For the 10/12Z TAF period, VFR vis/cigs are expected through the period as the easterly wind field from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias slackens, yet retains a dry enough atmosphere to suppress most of the Cu field cycle outside of some FEW050. /16/

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 300 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for Saturday from 10 am until 6 pm, when the surface winds will be brisk and potentially gusting from the NE at 20 to 30 mph. Also, the relative humidity will be falling off to the lowest levels for the daylight period. Caution is advised and remember to check with your county or parish for burn ban information. /24/

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT

Issued at 1234 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

Spotter activation is not expected at this time for any weather. However, please report any wildfires to local officials as soon as possible. With gusty surface winds and relative humidity values between 20 to 35%, any wildfires will be capable of rapid growth and spreading. /20/

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

SHV 89 65 92 65 / 0 0 0 0 MLU 87 62 93 63 / 0 0 0 0 DEQ 90 57 92 61 / 0 0 0 0 TXK 90 62 92 64 / 0 0 0 0 ELD 89 59 94 62 / 0 0 0 0 TYR 91 65 91 66 / 0 0 0 0 GGG 91 63 92 63 / 0 0 0 0 LFK 90 63 91 65 / 0 0 0 0

SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

AR...None. LA...None. OK...None. TX...None.