Louisiana Weather

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with Wednesday evening having a 20 percent chance of showers. There will be an 80-90 percent chance for rain Thursday through Friday. Some of this rain could develop into sleet or snow after midnight Thursday into early Friday morning. Friday afternoon the rain will clear up and will be mostly cloudy. Saturday will be mostly sunny.
Temperature: Tuesday: 50/30, Wednesday: 50/35, Thursday: 46/36, Friday: 47/34, Saturday: 53/38
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.78 feet (minor flood stage). The river is expected to fluctuate between 5.4 feet and 6.1 feet through Friday. Flood stage is 4 to 7 feet. At 5 to 6 feet, floodwall gates will be closed 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 Sabine River at Deweyville is currently at 24.31 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 24 to 26 feet. The river is expected to drop to below flood stage (24 feet) by Friday. At 24 to 25 feet low-lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road may have water over them.

The Calcasieu River at Oberlin is currently at 14.17 feet (minor flood stage). The river will rise to 14.5 feet and remain there until Thursday then begin dropping to 14 feet by Friday. Flood stage is 13 to 15 feet. Between 13 and 15 feet, minor low land flooding near the river will occur.

The Calcasieu River at Kinder is currently at 17.1 feet (minor flood stage). The river will drop to below flood stage by Friday. Flood stage is 16 to 20 feet. At 16 to 18 feet, flooding of wooded areas near the river will occur.

The Calcasieu River at Old Town Bay is currently at 4.4 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 4 to 6 feet. The river is expected to rise to 5 feet by tomorrow and remain at that level through the week. At 4 to 5 feet minor flooding and water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry Road will occur. Cars should be moved to higher ground.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be cloudy and breezy with mostly clear skies in the evening. Wednesday will be mostly sunny during the day with a 20 percent chance for rain in the evening. Thursday through Friday there is a 60-90 percent chance of rain/sleet/snow in the forecast. Saturday has a slight chance of rain
Temperature: Tuesday: 51/29, Wednesday: 51/34, Thursday: 46/34, Friday: 46/37, Saturday: 56/38
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Conditions will be hazardous for small craft across the tidal lakes and coastal waters due to strong winds that will shift from southerly to northerly as the cold front passes through today and on through Wednesday. The combination of falling temperatures and brisk north winds will cause wind chill readings to drop into the 30s late in the afternoon or evening and in the 20s during the overnight hours. A light to moderate freeze is expected by early Wednesday morning over areas west and north of Lake Pontchartrain into south Mississippi. Wednesday through Monday, an area of low pressure will develop in the western Gulf of Mexico Thursday and move east across the northern gulf waters late Thursday and Friday. A cold air mass will be in place as moisture increases over the region on Thursday. Light rain and sleet mix is likely during the afternoon on Thursday near Interstate 10 and 12 corridors, with a mix of light rain, sleet and snow possible across southwest Mississippi. On Thursday night, widespread precipitation is expected. Southwest Mississippi and portions of the upper Florida parishes, north of Baton Rouge, are expected to see a changeover to mostly snow and there could be several inches of snow accumulation Thursday night into Friday morning. Rain or snow is possible across metropolitan Baton Rouge, portions of the North Shore and areas just inland from the coast in southeast Mississippi. If more snow than rain falls, there could be light snowfall accumulations by Friday morning. Farther south, areas south of Lake Pontchartrain and across the coastal waters are expected to see mainly rain from this system, however some light sleet could mix in during the onset on Thursday afternoon. Any sleet is expected to fall on surfaces that will be well above freezing, so no significant icing of roads or bridges is expected in this area at this time. All precipitation is expected to end Friday morning west of Lake Pontchartrain and I-5 and early in the afternoon over areas to the east and south. No hazardous weather is expected Saturday through Monday. Many rivers and streams remain in high flows or in flood.

The Mississippi River at Red River Landing is currently at 50.71 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is from 48 to 55 feet. The river is expected to rise to 51.2 feet by Friday. At 48 to 51 feet, access roads may be inundated and evacuation of all river islands should be complete. Protection of people and property in the river bottom land on the river side of the levees should be complete.

The Pearl River at Bogalusa is currently at 20.89 feet (minor flood stage). The river is expected to remain at its current level until Tuesday then drop to and remain at about 20.7 feet Thursday through Friday. Flood stage is 18 to 21 feet. 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 17.17 feet (moderate flood stage). The river is expected to remain there until Thursday then drop to 16.8 feet (minor flood stage) by Friday. Minor flood stage is 14 to 17 feet and moderate flood stage is 17 to 18 feet. Between 17 to 18 feet (moderate flood stage) improved roads near the river may be covered with low water. Gum Bayou may back up flooding the lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision. Secondary roads to the river throughout Honey Island Swamp may remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the Cage may be flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank.

The Bogue Chitto River at Bush is currently at 11.43 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is from 11 to 15 feet. At 11 to 13 feet, the access road upstream of the bridge may flood. The river may leave the main channel on the left bank below the bridge flooding wood lands on either side of Louisiana Highway 21.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with Wednesday evening having a 20 percent chance of showers. There will be an 80 percent chance for showers Thursday during the day with a 80-90 percent chance of snow and sleet in the evening moving on into Friday. Friday evening will clear up and will be mostly cloudy. Saturday will be mostly sunny.
Temperature: Tuesday: 46/27, Wednesday: 48/31, Thursday: 41/32, Friday: 44/32, Saturday: 51/36
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report

The Calcasieu River near Glenmora is currently at 14.56 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 12 to 16 feet. The river is expected to drop to 13 feet by Friday. Between 12 and 14 feet, 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 may occur.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with Wednesday evening having a 30 percent chance of snow and sleet. There is an 80 percent chance of snow and sleet Thursday and Friday with a decrease of 40 percent on Friday evening Saturday will be mostly sunny.
Temperature: Tuesday: 43/27, Wednesday: 46/28, Thursday: 40/29, Friday: 39/28, Saturday: 53/37
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 182.11 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is between 172 and 192 feet. The bayou is expected to remain at this level through the week. 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 40.01 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 40 to 43 feet. At 40 feet, minor backwater flooding may 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 13.47 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 11 to 18 feet. The bayou is expected to rise to 14 feet by Saturday and remain at that level the next few days. Between 11 and 18 feet, expect minor lowland flooding.

The Boeuf River at Fort Necessity is currently at 51.26 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is from 50 to 55 feet. The river is expected to drop to below flood stage by Friday. Between 50 and 55 feet, widespread flooding of farm and agricultural land may be occurring along and near the river.

The Mississippi River at Natchez, MS is currently at 48.01 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is from 48 to 51 feet. The river is expected to rise to 48.5 feet by Wednesday and remain at that level through Friday. Between 48 and 51 feet, Carthage Point Road may become impassable.