LOUISIANA WEATHER

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 50 percent chance of showers during the day with an increase to 80 percent rain/snow mix in the evening. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to cloudy during the evenings. Friday has a 40 percent slight chance of showers during the day with a decrease to 30 percent in the evening. Saturday will be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 53/35, Wednesday: 53/33, Thursday: 60/42, Friday: 58/41, Saturday: 58/42.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Rain will develop over the area today as an upper level disturbance approaches the region from the west. As this system draws in colder air from the north, the rain is expected to mix with snow over the east Texas lakes into west central Louisiana by this afternoon, transitioning fully to snow by this evening. The rest of the area will see a rain to snow transition during the evening and overnight hours. At this time snow accumulations along and north of a Woodville to Fort Polk to Marksville line of 2 to 2.5 inches are possible and a winter storm warning is in effect for this area. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible south of this area to the I-10 corridor and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for this area. Accumulations of 1 inch or less are possible south of Interstate 10, with no significant problems expected. All precipitation is expected to come to an end by Wednesday morning.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 6.17 feet (minor flood stage). The river is expected to remain at this level over the next few days. 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.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent chance of showers during the day with an increase to 70 percent chance in the evening. Wednesday has a 50 percent chance of showers and mostly clear in the evening. Thursday will be sunny and clear in the evening. Friday will see a slight chance of showers throughout the day. Saturday will be partly sunny and mostly clear in the evening.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 60/39, Wednesday: 52/29, Thursday: 57/37, Friday: 56/37, Saturday: 58/34
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong cold air surge behind a cold front will rapidly change rain over to snow late tonight in southwestern Mississippi. Surface travel problems are not expected but motorists should be aware that visibilities may be reduced due to the snowfall. Little to no accumulation is expected.


The Mississippi River at Red River Landing is currently at 50.13 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is from 48 to 55 feet. The river is expected to slowly recede over the next few days. At 48 to 52 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 18.71 feet (minor flood stage). The river is expected to rise to 19 feet. 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 14.18 feet (minor flood stage). The river is expected to remain at this level over the next couple of days. Minor flood stage is 14 to 17 feet. At 14 feet, 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 has a 60 percent chance of showers during the day with an increase to 80 percent chance of rain/snow mix in the evening. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to cloudy during the evenings. Friday has a 40 percent slight chance of showers during the day with a decrease to 30 percent in the evening. Saturday will be mostly sunny then partly cloudy in the evening.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 48/33, Wednesday: 49/30, Thursday: 58/39, Friday: 56/39, Saturday: 56/36
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Rain will develop over the area today as an upper level disturbance approaches the region from the west. As this system draws in colder air from the north, the rain is expected to mix with snow over the east Texas lakes into west central Louisiana by this afternoon, transitioning fully to snow by this evening. The rest of the area will see a rain to snow transition during the evening and overnight hours. At this time snow accumulations along and north of a Woodville to Fort Polk to Marksville line of 2 to 2.5 inches are possible and a winter storm warning is in effect for this area. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible south of this area to the I-10 corridor and a winter weather advisory is in effect for this area. Accumulations of 1 inch or less are possible south of Interstate 10, with no significant problems expected. All precipitation is expected to have quickly come to an end by Wednesday morning.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance of sleet/snow mix during the day with a decrease to 50 percent chance in the evening. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny during the day. Thursday evening has a 20 percent slight chance of showers. Friday has a 30 percent chance of showers during the day with a decrease to 20 percent chance of rain/snow mix in the evening. Saturday will be partly sunny then mostly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 42/29, Wednesday: 48/30, Thursday: 55/36, Friday: 48/32, Saturday: 53/33.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An upper level low pressure system will bring widespread precipitation across the area today. This precipitation may begin as rain later this morning, but will likely change over to snow during the afternoon hours. Brief but heavy snow could occur at times, with one to three inches of snowfall accumulations possible, especially if snowfall continues into the evening hours, as temperatures fall to near the freezing mark.

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 181.79 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is between 172 and 192 feet. The bayou is expected to slowly recede over the next few days. 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.

The Boeuf River at Fort Necessity is currently at 50.53 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is from 50 to 55 feet. The river is expected to remain at this level over the next few days. Between 50 and 55 feet, widespread flooding of farm and agricultural land may be occurring along and near the river.