Mississippi faces high wildfire risk as Isaias approaches

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) warned of a high wildfire risk on October 9, 2026. Officials said a critical combination of dry air, near-record high temperatures and gusty winds driven by the outer flow of Hurricane Isaias is creating a high-risk, significant fire potential across Mississippi starting on Friday. Eighteen Mississippi […]