A look back from the previous week starting on February 23:

Springhill low was 25 degrees F and Minden was 27 F 

February 24: Springhill low was 26 F Minden was 29 F

February 25: Springhill low was 30 F and Minden was 37 F

February 26: Springhill low was 53 F and Minden low was 58 F

February 27: Springhill low was 43 F Minden low was 45 F

February 28: Springhill low was 41 F Minden low was 44 F

March 1: Springhill low was 46 F and Minden low was 4 4F

During the previous week neither city received any precipitation, which led to critical fire weather conditions with several grass and woods fires across Webster parish. 

Looking ahead, toward the middle of the week, we might see some significant rainfall totals to hopefully end the drought and woodland fires.

Severe weather is very possible this coming week. 

Lows in the 50s and highs near 80.

(Jerry Strahan was a first responder in fire and emergency services for almost 45 years. He lives in north Webster Parish and has written weather articles for other publications.)