LOUISIANA WEATHER

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 60 percent slight chance of showers during the day decreasing to 50 percent chance in the evening. Saturday and Sunday will be cloudy to mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers on Sunday evening. Monday there is a 60 percent chance of showers during the day decreasing to 10 percent in the evening. Tuesday will be mostly sunny during the day and mostly clear in the evening.
Temperatures: Friday: 53/45, Saturday: 57/42, Sunday: 63/44, Monday: 56/42, Tuesday: 54/38.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.84 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 40 percent slight chance of showers during the day increasing to an 80 percent chance of rain/snow in the evening. Saturday has a 50 percent chance of rain/snow during the day and partly cloud in the evening. Sunday will be sunny then clear in the evening. Monday has a 50 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Tuesday there is a chance of rain/snow mix.
Temperatures: Friday: 57/41, Saturday: 53/33, Sunday: 58/35, Monday: 52/35, Tuesday: 56/31.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A low pressure system will move southeast across the area beginning late this afternoon through Saturday morning. The potential exists for rain to mix with light sleet and light snow mainly north of a line from new roads to Kentwood to Bogalusa. The time frame for any frozen precipitation will be from around 3 am to 9 am Saturday. The expected short duration of frozen precipitation and relatively warm ground temperatures should prevent any accumulation. A few area rivers will remain near or above flood stage. Another strong gulf low is expected to move through the northern Gulf of Mexico Monday and Tuesday. The low will bring rainfall to the area on Monday and transition over to a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow late Monday night into Tuesday morning. It is far too early to determine if any accumulation will occur and the system will continue to be monitored through the weekend. Small craft advisories will be likely Saturday as an area of low pressure draws colder air across the coastal waters. Another round of small craft advisories may be needed from Monday night through Tuesday night as another gulf low affects the coastal waters.

The Pearl River at Pearl River is currently at 14.02 feet (minor flood stage). The river is expected to recede below flood stage by this afternoon. Minor flood stage is 14 to 17 feet and moderate flood stage is 17 to 18 feet. At 14 feet (moderate flood stage) 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.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 60 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Saturday and Sunday will be cloudy to mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers on Sunday. Monday will see a 50 percent chance of showers during the day decreasing to 20 percent chance in the evening. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening.
Temperatures: Friday: 47/40, Saturday: 57/40, Sunday: 59/41, Monday: 50/38, Tuesday: 52/36.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance of showers during the day decreasing to a 60 percent chance in the evening. Saturday and Sunday will be partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers on Sunday evening. Monday has a 60 percent chance of showers during the day decreasing to 20 percent chance in the evening. Tuesday will be mostly sunny during the day and partly cloudy in the evening.
Temperatures: Friday: 49/36, Saturday: 54/34, Sunday: 60/37, Monday: 52/34, Tuesday: 53/37.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 180.88 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 50.03 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is from 50 to 55 feet. The river is expected to recede below flood stage by Saturday. Between 50 and 55 feet, widespread flooding of farm and agricultural land may be occurring along and near the river.