...Fire weather watch in effect for Wednesday...

.A passing cold front will bring low RH values along with strong north winds. Very dry conditions continue with KBDI values above 600 across the region.

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Louisiana...Central and southwest Louisiana. In Texas...Southeast Texas

* WIND...20 foot winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph

* HUMIDITY...Wednesday morning around 20%

* TIMING...Wednesday morning to Wednesday evening

* EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER...is forecast.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.