Dangerously Dry Weather Is Reason For More Burn Bans Now in La.

It has been well over a month since we received any significant rainfall here in Northwest Louisiana and that brings it's own set of complications for the area.

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With low humidity, drier conditions and the breezy afternoons we've experienced of late, Bossier Parish, Claiborne Parish and Red River Parish have all joined Caddo Parish in declaring official burn bans for the area, formally outlawing any outdoor burning until parish officials deem conditions safe enough to withdraw the bans.

And even though some local parishes, including Bienville, have yet to declare official burn bans, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry reminds us that any outdoor burning might be unadvisable at this point.

In a Facebook post from the Bossier Parish Police Jury, we see the following:

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, most of Bossier Parish is in a DJ-Moderate Drought condition, and the far northeast parish line area is in a D2-Severe Drought.

Also, the National Weather Service predicts that rainfall amounts for the area will be below normal through December.

“We’re experiencing very dry ground and vegetative conditions. These conditions will remain and could worsen if we do not receive adequate rainfall in our area,” said Ian Snellgrove, the Bossier Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness director. He added that the dryness, along with any wind conditions, will negatively impact the parish.

The burn ban will remain in effect until adequate rainfall to relieve the dry conditions is received.