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Flash Drought Grips Southwest Louisiana | Lake Charles News
Southwest Louisiana is facing a fast-developing flash drought with extreme fire danger as temperatures soar into the 90s to 100s and heat indexes climb past 110—thanks to relentless sun and near-zero rainfall. The Climate Prediction Center has issued a rapid-onset drought warning for the entire region, forcing farmers, water managers, and firefighters to brace for impact. Jefferson Davis Parish has already enacted a strict burn ban to curb wildfire risks. With little relief expected through August and high solar radiation accelerating evaporation, conditions are only going to worsen. Stay…
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