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
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