LOUISIANA WEATHER: January 27, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny with highs in the upper 60’s during the daytime hours. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low near 51°. Thursday has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 70 percent in the evening, which will move into Friday. Saturday and Sunday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear in the evening.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A chance for showers and thunderstorms will return over interior southeast Texas into central Louisiana Thursday afternoon, overspreading the entire forecast area Thursday night into Friday. This activity will develop ahead of a potent storm system currently just off the Baja peninsula that will be advancing east through the southern plains into the Mississippi valley. Significant rains are anticipated with this system with 2 inches common along the Interstate 10 corridor, possibly approaching 3 inches over central Louisiana and interior southeast Texas. Isolated higher amounts will be possible. While heavy rains remain the primary threat, this system does have severe weather producing wind profiles. At this time however instability appears limited and will hamper any severe thunderstorm development. A steady increase of winds over the coastal waters will bring the potential need for issuance of a small craft advisory for Thursday and Thursday night.

The Sabine River at Deweyville is currently at 24.16 feet (minor flood stage). The river will remain at this level for the next few days. Flood stage is 24 feet. At 24-25 feet, minor lowland flooding may occur. Low-lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road may have water over them.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today and Thursday will be sunny with highs in the 60’s during the daytime hours. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low near 44°. Thursday evening has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Friday has a 90 percent chance of showers during the day with a decrease to 40 percent in the evening. Saturday and Sunday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear in the evenings.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An area of low pressure and associated frontal system will move through the region on Friday. Showers and thunderstorms will accompany this weather system. Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms will be possible. The main threat would be damaging winds, however, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. In addition, one to two inches of rain will be possible as this system moves through the area.

The Pearl River at Bogalusa is currently at 19.98 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 18 feet. The impact between 18.5 to 20 feet, woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto wildlife management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.

The Pearl River at Pearl River is currently at 14.32 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 14 feet, impact expected is secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny with highs in the upper 60’s during the daytime hours. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low near 46°. Thursday has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 70 percent in the evening, which will move into Friday. Saturday and Sunday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear in the evening. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will have temperatures below freezing in the evenings.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A chance for showers and thunderstorms will return over interior southeast Texas into central Louisiana Thursday afternoon, overspreading the entire forecast area Thursday night into Friday. This activity will develop ahead of a potent storm system currently just off the Baja peninsula that will be advancing east through the southern plains into the Mississippi valley. Significant rains are anticipated with this system with 2 inches common along the Interstate 10 corridor, possibly approaching 3 inches over central Louisiana and interior southeast Texas. Isolated higher amounts will be possible. While heavy rains remain the primary threat, this system does have severe weather producing wind profiles. At this time however instability appears limited and will hamper any severe thunderstorm development.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 60’s during the daytime. Tonight has a 20 percent chance of showers with a low near 46°. Thursday will see a 60 percent chance of showers during the daytime, then increasing to a 90 percent chance in the evening. Friday has a 60 percent chance of showers and mostly cloudy in the evening. Saturday and Sunday will be sunny and mostly clear in the evenings. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will have temperatures below freezing in the evenings.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An upper level disturbance will move into the four state regions Wednesday night through Friday. This will bring showers and isolated thunderstorms back to the region, especially Thursday and Thursday night. Heavy rainfall will be possible Thursday night into Friday. Rainfall amounts of around two inches are possible during this time period. Isolated higher amounts will be possible under the heavier downpours of a thunderstorm. This rainfall could result in flooding problems of low lying and poor drainage areas.

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 183.93 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 183 feet. Minor flood stage is between 172 and 192 feet. Between 170 to192 feet, expect minor lowland flooding along the lake. Red Chute Bayou below the lake may be at bank full. Some secondary roadways may suffer flooding.

Ouachita River at Monroe is currently at 41.17 feet (minor flood stage). The river is expected to stay at this level throughout the week. Flood stage is 40 feet. Minor backwater flooding will affect small bayous that drain into the Ouachita River along with minor lowland flooding immediately adjacent to the river.

Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn is currently at 15.01 feet (minor flood stage). The Bayou is expected to fall below flood stage by Friday afternoon. Flood stage is 14 feet; impact expected is minor lowland flooding with the boat ramp suffering overflow

Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill is currently at 13.34 feet (minor flood stage). The Bayou will steadily recede over the next few days. Flood stage is 11 feet; impact expected is minor lowland flooding.

 

Captain Tommy C. Boyett

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@bellsouth.net

wfpeoc@att.net

 

Louisiana Weather Report - January 22, 2010

1. STATE WIDE EVENTS
No significant statewide events to report at this time

2. LOUISIANA WEATHER:

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny with a high near 73°. Tonight will be clear with a low near 56°. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and patchy fog. Winds will be out of the south between 10 and 15 mph. The daytime high will be near 73° and an overnight low around 52°. Sunday through Wednesday will be mostly sunny and clear.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.02 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 4-7 feet. At 4 to 5 feet, water will move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock.

The Sabine River at Deweyville is currently at 24.4 feet (minor flood stage). The river will remain near 24.4 feet for the next few days. The river will begin a slow fall this weekend. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 24 feet. At 24-25 feet, minor lowland flooding may occur. Low-lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road may have water over them.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny with a high near 68° and a low around 55° with areas of fog after midnight. Saturday will see areas of fog before noon and a 30 percent slight chance of showers. The daytime high will reach near 72°. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers and a low around 58°. Sunday will see a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon with a high near 67°. Sunday night will be partly cloudy and breezy with a low around 44°. Winds will be out of the west between 10 and 15 mph. Monday through Wednesday will be mostly sunny and clear.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Areas of fog are forecast to develop late tonight. Visibility may be reduced to one mile or less in some places, especially in coastal areas and across the near shore Gulf waters. A cold front is expected to move through the area Saturday and Saturday night, bringing scattered thunderstorms with it. A few strong thunderstorms will be capable of producing small hail and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. Severe weather is not expected. Areas of fog are expected to affect the area through Saturday morning. Some fog may become dense, reducing visibility to one quarter mile or less, especially in coastal areas and over the near shore Gulf waters. Winds are forecast to increase as a cold front moves through the coastal waters over the weekend.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and clear with a high near 70° and a low around 49°. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers, then a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Winds will be out of the east 10 to 15 mph becoming south with gust as high as 20 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear. The daytime high will reach near 73° with an overnight low around 51°. Sunday through Wednesday will be mostly sunny and clear.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report

The Calcasieu River near Glenmora is currently at 12.1 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 12.0 feet. The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet by Saturday early afternoon then begin falling. The impact at 12.0 feet for some roads upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have water on them and are subject to being closed. Flooding of forested areas near the river will occur.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny and clear with a high near 71° and a low around 51°. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 66°. There is a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Winds will be out of the east between 5 and 15 mph becoming south. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Saturday night will see a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight and a low around 45°. Winds will be out of the southwest around 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 66°. Winds will be out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph becoming north with gust as high as 25 mph. Monday through Tuesday will be mostly sunny and clear.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 184.87 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Minor flood stage is between 172 and 192 feet. Between 170 to192 feet, expect minor lowland flooding along the lake. Red Chute Bayou below the lake may be at bank full. Some secondary roadways may suffer flooding.

Ouachita River at Monroe is currently at 41.21 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 40 feet. Minor backwater flooding will affect small bayous that drain into the Ouachita River along with minor lowland flooding immediately adjacent to the river.

Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill is currently at 12.87 feet (minor flood stage). The Bayou will continue rising to near 13.0 feet by early Saturday morning. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 11 feet.

3. HAZMAT: None

4. FIRE: None

5. MEDICAL: None

6. TERRORIST ACTIVITY: None
National Threat Level: Yellow (Elevated)
Transportation Safety Administration: Orange (High)

7. CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, EXPLOSIVE: None

8.  GO SAINTS!!!!

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Recall - Children's Strollers - January 20, 2010

(U) Graco's Children Products Inc. announced Wednesday it is recalling 1.5 million strollers due to fingertip amputation and laceration hazards. The following stroller models are included in the recall: — Graco's Passage; — Alano; — Spree Strollers and Travel Systems. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the hinges on the stroller's canopy pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to children when a consumer is opening or closing the canopy. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,583424,00.html?test=latestnews

 

 

Captain Tommy C. Boyett

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@bellsouth.net

wfpeoc@att.net

 

Louisiana Weather - January 19, 2010

 

No significant statewide events to report at this time

LOUISIANA WEATHER:

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny with a high near 71°. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with areas of dense fog and a low around 60°. Winds will be out of the south between 10 and 15 mph. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and warm with areas of dense fog before 9 am. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Winds will be out of the south between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday night will see a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. The daytime high will reach 73° with an overnight low of 58°. Thursday through Friday will be partly to mostly sunny each day with daytime highs near 75° and overnight lows in the low to mid 50s. Saturday will see a 20 percent chance of showers with winds out of the south between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The daytime high will be near 73° and an overnight low around 52°. Sunday through Monday will be mostly sunny and clear.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Sea fog is expected to develop this afternoon or evening across the near shore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This sea fog will likely become dense and spread inland as far north as the I-10 corridor tonight. Severe thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday across the entire area as a powerful upper level storm system moves across the region. The best potential for severe weather will be during the afternoon and evening hours across East Central and South Central Louisiana, generally along and east of a line from Alexandria to Pecan Island. All modes of severe weather are possible, including large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornados. Precipitation is expected to come to an end from west to east Wednesday night. Warm weather is expected Thursday and Friday.
Another powerful upper level storm system will move across the central portions of the country on Saturday. A strong cold front will approach the area from Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, possibly bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the thunderstorms may be strong to severe with damaging winds the main threat. Cooler and drier weather is expected behind the cold front with near to below normal temperatures anticipated.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.33 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 4-7 feet. At 4 to 5 feet, water will move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U. S. Coast guard. The impact on river side industry will lessen as the river begins to recede.

The Sabine River at Deweyville is currently at 24.3 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The river will continue rising to near 24.6 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. Flood stage is 24 feet. At 24-25 feet, minor lowland flooding may occur. Low-lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road may have water over them.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 67° and a low around 56°. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 71°. There is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after noon. Wednesday night will be cloudy and breezy with a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Winds will be out of the south between 15 and 20 mph. Thursday will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers before noon while Thursday night will be mostly clear. The daytime high will be 77° with an overnight low around 52°. Friday will be sunny with a high near 70° and a low around 57°. Saturday and Sunday will see a slight chance of showers both during the daytime and overnight. Highs will reach near 72° and overnight lows around 57° on Saturday and 42° on Sunday. Monday will be mostly sunny.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong frontal system will affect the area Wednesday and Thursday with thunderstorms expected along and ahead of the front. A few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible as the system moves through the area. The main threats from these thunderstorms will be strong and damaging winds, though an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Additionally, some thunderstorms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. One to two inches of rain are expected with this system which could produce ponding of water on low lying roadways and in areas of poor drainage. A second, stronger frontal system is expected to move through the region Saturday or Sunday. The potential exists for another round of strong to severe thunderstorms as the front moves through the area.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 69° and a low around 59°. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and winds out of the south around 10 mph. Wednesday will mostly cloudy with a high near 72°. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after noon. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent with winds out of the south at 10 mph. Wednesday night will see a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. The overnight low will be near 56°. Thursday through Friday night will be mostly clear and sunny. Highs will reach near 74° with overnight lows near 48°. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms while overnight can expect a 30 percent chance of showers. The daytime high will reach near 72° and the overnight low around 50°. Sunday through Monday will be mostly sunny and clear.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday across the entire area as a powerful upper level storm system moves across the region. The best potential for severe weather will be during the afternoon and evening hours across East Central and South Central Louisiana, generally along and east of a line from Alexandria to Pecan Island. All modes of severe weather are possible, including large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornados. Precipitation is expected to come to an end from west to east Wednesday night. Warm weather is expected Thursday and Friday.
Another powerful upper level storm system will move across the central portions of the country on Saturday. A strong cold front will approach the area from Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, possibly bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the thunderstorms may be strong to severe with damaging winds the main threat. Cooler and drier weather is expected behind the cold front with near to below normal temperatures anticipated.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 69° and a 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers with thunderstorms possible after midnight. The overnight low will be around 61°. Wednesday will be cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms likely mainly after noon as well as a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms overnight. The daytime high will reach near 69° with an overnight low near 56°. Winds will be out of the southwest near 10 mph. Thursday through Friday night will be mostly clear with daytime highs near 70° and overnight lows around 47°. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Sunday through Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The daytime high will reach near 58° with a low around 36°. Monday will be partly sunny.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No Hazardous weather to report

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 185.11 feet (minor flood stage). The river will continue to fall to a stage of 184.9 feet by Wednesday morning. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Minor flood stage is between 172 and 192 feet. Between 170 to192 feet, expect minor lowland flooding along the lake. Red Chute Bayou below the lake may be at bank full. Some secondary roadways may suffer flooding.

Ouachita River at Monroe is currently at 41.63 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 40 feet. Minor backwater flooding will affect small bayous that drain into the Ouachita River along with minor lowland flooding immediately adjacent to the river.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@bellsouth.net

wfpeoc@att.net

 

 

SKYWARN Training Announcement

The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will be hosting a SKYWARN training class on January 28, 2010 at 6:30 PM.  The training will be held at the Advanced Traffic Management/Emergency Operations Center located at 3773 Harding Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70807.  You can sign up for the training at http://brgov.com/dept/oep/forms/classsignup.asp?id=84.   Below please find information on the class and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Will White or Michael Roberts at 225-389-2100 or oeptraining@brgov.com. 


What is SKYWARN?


The effects of severe weather are felt every year by many Americans. To obtain critical weather information, NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, established SKYWARN® with partner organizations. SKYWARN® is a volunteer program with nearly 290,000 trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.


Who is Eligible?


NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service and access to communication, such HAM radio, to join the SKYWARN® program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches, nursing homes or who have a responsibility for protecting others are also encouraged to become a spotter.


What is included in the training?


    * Basics of thunderstorm development
    * Fundamentals of storm structure
    * Identifying potential severe weather features
    * Information to report
    * How to report information
    * Basic severe weather safety

Free Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccinations

H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots!

Nasal Spray Vaccine and Injectable Vaccine Available

while supplies last.

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

IMPORTANT: This event is open to anyone. Children under 18 not accompanied by parent or guardian must have a signed consent form. Consent forms are available online at www.FightTheFluLA.com (For Schools page).

West Feliciana Health Unit

5154 Burnett Road, St. Francisville, 70775

Questions? call (225) 635-3644

Wear a shirt with short or loose-fitting sleeves.

www.FightTheFluLA.com

LOUISIANA WEATHER January 13, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny with a high near 60°. Tonight will be mostly cloudy and 41°. Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon with a high near 61° while Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of rain with a low around 47°. Friday will be cloudy and windy with a high near 59° and a low around 44° with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds will be out of the east 15 to 20 mph with gust as high as 25 mph. Saturday through Saturday night will be mostly cloudy and windy with a 70 percent chance of rain. Winds will be out of the north between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The daytime high will reach near 53° and an overnight low around 41°. Sunday through Monday will be mostly sunny and clear with highs near 61° and lows around 40°.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER:
A deep coastal low pressure system will develop by late Thursday near the south Texas coast. This system will move across the Northwest Gulf Friday and Saturday. Rain chances will increase from west to east on Thursday, with the heaviest rain expected mainly south of Interstate 10. In addition, the combination of high tides and strong easterly winds could cause coastal flooding problems Thursday night and Friday.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.12 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 4-7 feet. At 4 to 5 feet, water will move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U. S. Coast guard. The impact on river side industry will lessen as the river begins to recede.

The Sabine River at Deweyville is currently at 24.3 feet (minor flood stage). The river will remain near 24.3 feet by this afternoon and additional rises may be possible thereafter. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 24 feet. At 24-25 feet, minor lowland flooding may occur. Low-lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road may have water over them.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny with a high near 53° and an overnight low around 38°. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high near 59° becoming mostly cloudy overnight with a 50 percent chance of rain. The overnight low will be near 48° with areas of fog. Friday through Friday night will be mostly cloudy and windy with a 70 percent chance of rain. Winds will be out of the east 15 to 20 mph increasing to between 25 and 30 mph. Saturday will be cloudy with a 70 percent chance of rain with a high near 59° and a low around 45°. Sunday through Monday will be mostly sunny and clear.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No Hazardous Weather to Report

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny during the day time and partly cloudy at night with a high near 56° and a low around 35°. Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain after noon and a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms overnight. The daytime high will reach near 60° and the overnight low around 40°. Both Friday and Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The daytime high will reach near 58° with an overnight low around 41°. Winds will be out of the northeast around 15mph, with gusts as high as 20mph. Saturday will be cloudy with a 70 percent chance of rain tapering off to only a 20 percent chance at night with a daytime high of 49° and a low around 39°. Winds will be out of the north between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 20mph. Sunday through Monday will be mostly sunny and clear.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No Hazardous Weather to Report

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny and clear with a high near 56° and a low around 39°. Thursday through Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain mainly after noon with a high near 56° and a low around 42°. Both Friday and Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. High temperatures will reach near 55° and a low around 42°. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and Sunday through Monday will be mostly sunny and clear. Saturday will see a daytime high of 52° and an overnight low around 37°.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No Hazardous weather to report

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 187.19 feet (minor flood stage). The lake will continue to fall to a stage of 186.9 feet by Thursday morning and recede four inches a day through the upcoming week. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Minor flood stage is between 172 and 192 feet. Between 170 to192 feet, expect minor lowland flooding along the lake. Red Chute Bayou below the lake may be at bank full. Some secondary roadways may suffer flooding.

Ouachita River at Monroe is currently at 42.87 feet (minor flood stage). The river will fall to near 42.7 feet by Thursday morning and recede below flood stage on the 19th. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 43 feet. At 43 feet Bayou D’Arbonne (Rocky Branch), Bawconville and Moon Lake Recreational areas are flooded and closed. Minor backwater flooding will affect small bayous that drain into the Ouachita River along with minor lowland flooding immediately adjacent to the river.

 

Captain Tommy C. Boyett

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@bellsouth.net

wfpeoc@att.net

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER: January 8, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today is a partly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening. Saturday through Monday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear in the evening. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers in the evening. Evening temperatures will be below freezing for the remainder of the week.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Brisk cold northerly winds will continue today ushering in the arctic air mass. Wind chill values will be in the single digits this morning and again later tonight. Hard freeze conditions will persist through noon today with temps barely making it up freezing for a few hours this afternoon before dropping back below freezing again about sunset tonight and lasting through noon Saturday. Hard freeze conditions are expected through the weekend with record breaking low temperatures on Saturday morning ranging from the middle teens up north to near 20 along I-10. Low temperatures Sunday morning will range from the middle teens across the central Louisiana to near 20 along I-10. Meanwhile, the high temperatures Saturday will barely make it to near 40. These low temperatures, along with the long duration of temperatures below freezing, will produce a hard freeze and dangerous cold conditions. This will be the coldest air seen in this area since February of 1996. Saturday morning, brisk north winds will develop behind the cold front. This combined with very cold air temperatures, will provide wind chills or apparent temperatures in the single digits to lower teens. A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.38 feet (minor flood stage). The river is expected to stay at about this level over the next few days. Flood stage is 4-7 feet. At 4 to 5 feet, water will move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U. S. Coast guard. The impact on river side industry will lessen as the river begins to recede.
The Sabine River at Deweyville is currently at 24.35 feet (minor flood stage) and is expected to stay at this level for a few days. Minor flood stage is from 24-26 feet. At 24-25 feet, minor lowland flooding may occur. Low-lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road may have water over them.


SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly cloudy throughout the day. Saturday through Monday will be sunny during the day and clear in the evening. Tuesday will be partly cloudy throughout the day. Evening temperatures will be below freezing for the remainder of the week.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A hard freeze warning remains in effect through Saturday morning for south Mississippi and those areas of southeast Louisiana north of a Morgan City to Lake Pontchartrain to Pascagoula line. Temperatures will have a hard time rising above freezing until midday to early afternoon and will only be a few degrees above freezing for a few hours before falling back below freezing by sunset. For areas south of a Morgan city to Lake Pontchartrain line, including the New Orleans metro area, a freeze warning has expired this morning but a hard freeze warning will be in effect this evening through tomorrow morning. The combination of cold temperatures and strong winds 25 to 30 mph with higher gusts will lead to wind chill readings at or below 13 degrees in numerous locations along and north of a line from Morgan city to New Orleans to Pascagoula. A wind chill advisory was in effect for those areas through mid morning. Another wind chill advisory may be needed for tonight. A gale warning is in effect for the gulf coastal waters through this morning. Over the tidal lakes a small craft advisory has replaced the gale warning and these conditions will persist through the day. Saturday through Thursday, an arctic airmass will continue to lead to cold conditions through the weekend. Dangerous wind chill readings may be an issue again Friday night for much of the area and another wind chill advisory may be needed. Hard freeze and freeze warnings will likely be needed again Sunday night. Small craft conditions are expected to continue through much of the weekend for the coastal waters.
The Atchafalaya River near Morgan City and the Mississippi river at Red river landing will remain above flood stage through most of the period.


CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today is a partly sunny and mostly clear in the evening. Saturday through Tuesday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to cloudy in the evening. Evening temperatures will be below freezing for the remainder of the week.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Brisk cold northerly winds will continue today ushering in the arctic air mass. Wind chill values will be in the single digits this morning and again later tonight. Hard freeze conditions will persist through noon today with temps barely making it up freezing for a few hours this afternoon before dropping back below freezing again about sunset tonight and lasting through noon Saturday. Hard freeze conditions are expected through the weekend with record breaking low temperatures on Saturday morning ranging from the middle teens up north to near 20 along I-10. Low temperatures Sunday morning will range from the middle teens across the central Louisiana to near 20 along I-10. Meanwhile, the high temperatures Saturday will barely make it to near 40. These low temperatures, along with the long duration of temperatures below freezing, will produce a hard freeze and dangerous cold conditions. This will be the coldest air seen in this area since February of 1996. Saturday morning, brisk north winds will develop behind the cold front. This combined with very cold air temperatures, will provide wind chills or apparent temperatures in the single digits to lower teens. A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Mississippi River at Red River Landing is currently at 48.35 feet (minor flood stage) and is expected to rise to 48.5 feet (moderate flood stage) by tomorrow. Minor flood stage is from 48 to 54 feet. At 48 feet access roads will be inundated and evacuation of all river islands must be complete. Protection of people and property in the river bottom land on the river side of the levees must be complete.


NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today is partly sunny, then mostly clear in the evening. Saturday and Sunday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear in the evening. Monday and Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers on Tuesday evening. Evening temperatures will be below freezing for the remainder of the week.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Wind chill readings between zero and 10 degrees above zero could be seen through mid morning. With an arctic air mass remaining in place, frigid temperatures are once again expected tonight. Low temperatures Saturday morning are expected to be in the middle teens in many places.

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 188.22 feet (minor flood stage) and is expected to recede to 188 feet (minor flood stage) by Saturday. Minor flood stage is between 172 and 192 feet. Between 170 to192 feet, expect minor lowland flooding along the lake. Red Chute Bayou below the lake may be at bank full. Some secondary roadways may suffer flooding.

Ouachita River at Monroe is currently at 42.84 feet (minor flood stage) and is expected to rise to 43.5 feet (moderate flood stage) by tomorrow. Minor flood stage is from 40 to 43 feet. At 40 feet expect minor backwater flooding will affect small bayous that drain into the Ouachita River along with minor lowland flooding immediately adjacent to the river.



Captain Tommy C. Boyett

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@bellsouth.net

wfpeoc@att.net

Wind Chill Advisory January 7, 2010

... Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 10 am CST Friday...
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Wind Chill Advisory...
which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 10 am CST Friday. Wind chills are expected to drop below 13 degrees at times tonight for areas along and north of a line from Morgan City... to New Orleans... to Pascagoula.
The lowest wind chill readings will occur along and north of the I 10/12 corridor where single digit readings will occur... with wind chill readings possibly below 5 degrees in southwestern Mississippi.
Wind chill readings should rise above advisory criteria by 9 am CST Friday but conditions will remain very cold across the area with dangerous wind chills likely developing once again Friday night. Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett
Director, West Feliciana OHSEP
P.O. Box 796
9938 West Feliciana Parkway
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Cell (225) 245-4221
Office (225) 635-6428
Fax (225) 635-6996
tboyett@wfpso.org
tcboyett@bellsouth.net
wfpeoc@att.net

June 6, 2010 EXTREME COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS

As all of us are keenly aware, the state of Louisiana is bracing for very uncommon extremely cold temperatures this week.

All residents and citizens should prepare themselves, their families and their homes for the arctic winter blast heading to Louisiana.

The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many citizens to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of wood burning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly, or coming out of storage. Fireplaces are burning wood and man-made logs. All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are however, a major contributing factor in residential fires. Many of these fires can be prevented.

In the event of winter storm damage that knocks out electrical power, have a plan and course of action to ensure the safety of your family and all occupants of your home. Avoid makeshift heating, which can be dangerous – even life-threatening.

Operating a kitchen oven with the door propped open is extremely hazardous, especially with a gas appliance. If the flame goes out, gas continues to flow, creating a danger of carbon monoxide poisoning

The following fire safety tips can help you stay safe and maintain a fire safe home during this winter blast:

1. Dressing for cold weather: Wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight clothing. Wear mittens instead of gloves. Wear a hat. Remember that entrapped, insulating air, warmed by body heat is the best protection from the cold. 2. Winterize Your Vehicle Early: Make sure that your car has adequate antifreeze.

Make sure you have a good set of jumper cables Make sure that your tires have good traction and are inflated to the right pressure. Make sure that your heater and defroster work properly. Make sure that your battery is not more than 3 years old and that it can carry a full charge.

3. Carry a Winter-Survival Safety Kit in your vehicle if you plan to travel: Bring along blankets and a bright piece of cloth to tie on your antenna if you become stranded. Keep a Flashlight with spare batteries. Carry an extra change of clothing to keep dry. Pack a few non-perishable foods such as candy bars, canned goods, or high calorie food like Power Bars.

5. Before traveling: Check the latest weather forecast. Check the latest road conditions before you head out. Call LSP *511 or go to Let someone know where you are going and when you think you will reach your destination. 6. If you become stranded in your vehicle: Stay in your car, truck, or minivan. Run the engine at 10 minute intervals for heat. Maintain proper ventilation by making sure the exhaust pipe is not plugged. Leave the windows open slightly to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

Use mobile phones to call for help or Dial 911 for emergency assistance. 8. If you lose Power and/or heat in your home: Include a home safety kit that includes extra non-perishable food, medicine, and a battery operated radio. Keep a flashlight and extra batteries handy.

Avoid using electrical space heaters in bathrooms, or other areas where they may come in contact with water.

Keep candles and matches handy for extended periods of electrical loss. Seal off any unused rooms by stuffing towels or rags in the cracks under the door. Cover the windows with blankets or sheets at night if you have some extras available. 9. Install and test smoke alarms in your home: Have fire extinguishers checked to combat an accidental fire due to the use of alternative heat sources

Never use a range or an oven as a supplemental heating device. Not only is it a safety hazard, it can be a source of potentially

toxic fumes.

If you use an electric heater, be sure not to overload the circuit. Only use extension cords which have the necessary rating to

carry the amp load. Choose an extension cord the same size or larger than the appliance electrical cord.

Be sure every level of your home has a working smoke alarm, and be sure to check and clean it on a monthly basis.

Finally:

Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give off lethal amounts of carbon monoxide and can lead to death.

Keep flammable materials away from your fireplace mantel. A spark from the fireplace could easily ignite these materials.

Before you go to sleep, be sure your fireplace fire is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the fireplace.

A closed damper will help the fire to heat up again and will force toxic carbon monoxide into the house .

Plan and practice a home escape plan with your family.

Contact your local fire department or the State Fire Marshal’s office for advice if you have a question on Home Fire Safety.

“Winter storms and below zero temperatures in Louisiana are not very common, everyone is potentially at risk”, stated Louisiana State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning, Jr. “However the actual threat to you depends on your specific situation. Extreme cold weather can present serious problems, but with a little careful planning, preparedness and common sense can help prevent many of these problems and make you and your family a lot safer”, he concluded.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@bellsouth.net

wfpeoc@att.net

Jan. 04, 2010 - HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12am TONIGHT TO 8 AM CST TUE

Please check on the elderly and others that may need help. Pay particular attention to the proper use of portable heaters and other heating sources. Make sure that smoke detectors and other fire alarm devices are working properly. Call 635-6428 for any questions or comments or if anyone needs assistance.

Subject: HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12am TONIGHT TO 8 AM CST TUE

Headline	HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12am TONIGHT TO 8 AM CST TUE
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Description	The National Weather Service in New Orleans has Issued a Hard Freeze Warning, Which is in effect from Midnight tonight to 8 Am CST Tuesday. The Hard Freeze watch is No Longer in Effect. As an Arctic Airmass Works Into the Region Temperatures Could Possibly Fall Into 20 to 25 Degree Range Just Before Sunrise Tuesday Morning. a Hard Freeze Duration of 4 to 6 Hours Is Anticipated Across Extreme Southwest Mississippi and Coastal Mississippi. a Hard Freeze Duration around 4 Hours is Expected Across the River Parishes and East Central Louisiana. Wednesday Morning Could Even be Colder As High Pressure Situates Right Over The area Providing the Best Conditions for Temperatures to Plummet. Precautionary/preparedness Actions A Hard Freeze Warning Means Sub - Freezing Temperatures Are Imminent or Highly Likely. Conditions will Kill Crops And Other Sensitive Vegetation. More Cold Air is Expected to Filter Into the Region today And Through Tuesday Night. As a Result...freezing Temperatures and A Hard Freeze are Expected Across area Tuesday Mornings. Additional Freeze and Hard Freeze Watches and Warnings May be Needed For Wednesday Morning and then Again Later this Week As Another Arctic Airmass Moves South towards the Region.
Expires	1/4/10 2:00 PM
County/Area	West Feliciana, LA (latitude: 31.0262, longitude: -91.6909)

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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA

511 AM CST MON JAN 4 2010

.MORE COLD AIR IS EXPECTED TO FILTER INTO THE REGION TODAY AND

THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT. AS A RESULT...FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND A

HARD FREEZE ARE EXPECTED ACROSS AREA TUESDAY MORNINGS. ADDITIONAL

FREEZE AND HARD FREEZE WATCHES AND WARNINGS MAY BE NEEDED FOR

WEDNESDAY MORNING AND THEN AGAIN LATER THIS WEEK AS ANOTHER ARCTIC

AIRMASS MOVES SOUTH TOWARDS THE REGION.

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WASHINGTON-ST. TAMMANY-IBERVILLE-WEST BATON ROUGE-

EAST BATON ROUGE-ASCENSION-LIVINGSTON-WILKINSON-AMITE-PIKE-

WALTHALL-PEARL RIVER-HANCOCK-HARRISON-

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEW ROADS...LIVONIA...

ST. FRANCISVILLE...JACKSON...CLINTON...GREENSBURG...MONTPELIER...

HAMMOND...PONCHATOULA...BOGALUSA...FRANKLINTON...SLIDELL...

MANDEVILLE...COVINGTON...LACOMBE...PLAQUEMINE...WHITE CASTLE...

PORT ALLEN...ADDIS...BRUSLY...BATON ROUGE...GONZALES...

DONALDSONVILLE...DENHAM SPRINGS...WALKER...CENTREVILLE...

WOODVILLE...GLOSTER...LIBERTY...CROSBY...MCCOMB...TYLERTOWN...

PICAYUNE...BAY ST. LOUIS...WAVELAND...DIAMONDHEAD...GULFPORT...

BILOXI

511 AM CST MON JAN 4 2010

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS HAS ISSUED A HARD

FREEZE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM

CST TUESDAY. THE HARD FREEZE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

AS AN ARCTIC AIRMASS WORKS INTO THE REGION TEMPERATURES COULD

POSSIBLY FALL INTO 20 TO 25 DEGREE RANGE JUST BEFORE SUNRISE

TUESDAY MORNING. A HARD FREEZE DURATION OF 4 TO 6 HOURS IS

ANTICIPATED ACROSS EXTREME SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI AND COASTAL

MISSISSIPPI. A HARD FREEZE DURATION AROUND 4 HOURS IS EXPECTED

ACROSS THE RIVER PARISHES AND EAST CENTRAL LOUISIANA. WEDNESDAY

MORNING COULD EVEN BE COLDER AS HIGH PRESSURE SITUATES RIGHT OVER

THE AREA PROVIDING THE BEST CONDITIONS FOR TEMPERATURES TO PLUMMET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HARD FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE

IMMINENT OR HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND

OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

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Captain Tommy C. Boyett

Director, West Feliciana OHSEP

P.O. Box 796

9938 West Feliciana Parkway

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Cell (225) 245-4221

Office (225) 635-6428

Fax (225) 635-6996

tboyett@wfpso.org

tcboyett@bellsouth.net

wfpeoc@att.net