The next round of weather that will affect Louisiana this afternoon is projected to be a slight threat to Louisiana overall and is mainly expected to be a high wind/isolated tornado event for the State overall. However, for the southeast portion of the State, there is a higher chance for substantial rain that could compound the flooding experienced from last night’s rainfall. Details of the weather for each region of the State are provided below:
Below is the latest we have from the NWS (all stations) for this afternoon’s
weather.
The next round of weather that will affect Louisiana this afternoon is
projected to be a slight threat to Louisiana overall and is mainly expected
to be a high wind/isolated tornado event for the State overall. However, for
the southeast portion of the State, there is a higher chance for substantial
rain that could compound the flooding experienced from last night’s
rainfall.
Details of the weather for each region of the State are provided below:
Southeast:
Thunderstorms will being between noon and 2 PM and are expected to be
through Baton Rouge by 9 PM and out of New Orleans by midnight. This system
could bring 1-2 inches of rain with some local areas getting up to 3 inches.
The major impact is expected along I-12 north, to include Baton Rouge. There
is a 30% chance for damaging winds north of I-12 and 5-15% for all other
areas of the region. There is also a 2-5% chance for isolated tornados in
the region increasing to a 10% chance along the Mississippi/Louisiana border
in the extreme northern portions of the Florida parishes (West Feliciana,
East Feliciana, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and Washington). Flash flooding is
also a slight possibility.
Southwest and Central:
The system should move through the southwest and central part of the State
between noon and 3 PM. There is a slight risk for severe weather mainly for
areas north of I-10 from the Texas border to just east of Lafayette and
south of I-10 between Lafayette Parish and Baton Rouge down to about Morgan
City.
North:
Mainly scattered showers and thunderstorms are being experienced and/or
projected through this evening. Rainfall amount expected is less than ½
inch. There is only a slight chance for local, isolated tornados, hail, or
any severe weather for this region.
We will continue to monitor and report on this weather event and will be
prepared to respond as needed.
Captain Tommy C. Boyett
Director, West Feliciana OHSEP
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