LOUISIANA WEATHER - March 30, 2010

 

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be clear to partly cloudy. However, Friday evening has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms that will move on into Saturday.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 73/51, Wednesday: 74/56, Thursday: 77/60, Friday: 78/61, Saturday: 78/55.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

The Sabine River near Deweyville is currently at 24.14 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 24 to 26 feet. The river is expected to remain at this level through the week. At 24 to 25 feet, minor lowland flooding may occur. Low lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road may have water over them.

The Atchafalya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.23 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to remain at this level through the week. At 4 to 5 feet, water may move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday will be sunny, with Wednesday evening and Thursday morning having areas of patchy fog. Friday will be mostly sunny during the day with a 20 percent chance of showers in the evening, that will move on into Saturday.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 73/46, Wednesday: 77/50, Thursday: 80/53, Friday: 81/63, Saturday: 80/58.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather is expected Tuesday through Friday evening. There is a chance of thunderstorms in southwest Mississippi and east central Louisiana late Friday night and across most of the area on Saturday as the next weather system approaches. Severe thunderstorms are not expected. No hazardous weather is expected on Sunday and Monday.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will clear to partly cloudy. However, Friday evening has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms that will move on into Saturday.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 75/47, Wednesday: 77/52, Thursday: 80/58, Friday: 80/59, Saturday: 80/50.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be mainly clear to cloudy in the evenings. However, Friday evening has a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms that will move on into Saturday.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 78/51, Wednesday: 82/53, Thursday: 82/56, Friday: 80/60, Saturday: 76/49.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

Free H1N1 Vaccinations - March 24, 2010

 

West Feliciana Parish Public Health Units hosting open, free H1N1 clinic the week of March 22-26, 2010

 

The West Feliciana Parish Health Unit will host open, free H1N1 vaccinations the week of March 22-26. Please contact the West Feliciana Health Unit at 225-635-3644 to arrange for the best time and dates to obtain your free vaccination.

 

All Louisiana citizens who are unvaccinated are encouraged to visit their local parish health unit to receive the H1N1 vaccination.   

 

No appointment will be necessary, as additional staff will be assigned to each health unit.

 

There will be no charge for the H1N1 vaccination.

 

These walk-in clinics are open to everyone, however DHH strongly encourages any unvaccinated person in the target groups for the H1N1 vaccine to consider it at this time, including children aged six months through 24 years, pregnant women, front line health care workers, parents and other caregivers of children less than 6 months of age, parents and caregivers of people with physical and developmental disabilities, and non-elderly (under 65) adults with pre-existing medical conditions. These groups are considered target groups because they are at higher risk for complications from the virus or transmitting the virus to others.

 

 

DHH's Fight the Flu campaign aims to keep Louisianans healthy by promoting immunizations and good hygiene to prevent the spread of the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus. For more information on flu activity in Louisiana, including guidance for families and medical professionals, visit www.FightTheFluLA.com or follow the campaign at www.twitter.com/FightTheFluLA. Residents can also call 2-1-1 for additional information regarding the H1N1 flu.

 

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM

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

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny and mostly clear during the evening. Saturday through Saturday evening will be mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms likely. Sunday through Tuesday will be mostly sunny each day and mostly clear each evening.
Temperatures: Friday: 71/52, Saturday: 70/38, Sunday: 57/37, Monday: 66/42, Tuesday: 71/55, Wednesday: 71/61
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report at this time.

The Sabine River near Deweyville is currently at 24.15 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The river will remain near 24.1 feet. Flood stage is 24.0 feet. At 24.0 feet, minor lowland flooding will occur. Low lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road will have water over them.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny and partly cloudy during the evening. Saturday through Saturday evening will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of isolated showers during the day and a 60 percent chance of showers likely with possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Sunday through Tuesday will be sunny each day and mostly clear each evening.
Temperatures: Friday: 72/48, Saturday: 73/45, Sunday: 59/42, Monday: 61/41, Tuesday: 72/54, Wednesday: 75/61
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Saturday through Thursday, a strong area of low pressure and a cold front will push southeast toward Louisiana by late Saturday. Ahead of the front, southeast to south winds will increase and pull moisture from the Gulf of Mexico across the region. Strong thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph will be possible across the region by Saturday night. A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and small hail may develop. Behind the cold front, winds will veer and become west-northwest as the front continues through the coastal waters and tidal lakes Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Winds will decrease some after sunrise Sunday and winds will relax below advisory criteria by early Monday afternoon as high pressure becomes settled over the
area.

The Pearl River at Bogalusa is currently at 19.00 feet (minor flood stage.) The river is expected to remain near the current stage over the next few days and drop below flood stage by Monday afternoon. Flood stage is 18 feet. The impact between 18.5 to 20 feet, woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny and mostly clear during the evening. Saturday through Saturday evening will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and increasing to an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain during the day and mostly cloudy during the evening. Monday through Tuesday will be mostly sunny each day and mostly clear each evening.
Temperatures: Friday: 73/48, Saturday: 71/39, Sunday: 53/35, Monday: 64/38, Tuesday: 71/50, Wednesday: 71/57
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and mostly cloudy during the evening. Saturday through Saturday evening will be mostly cloudy with an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day and decreasing to a 70 percent chance of rain mainly before 1am. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain during the day and mostly cloudy during the evening. Monday through Tuesday will be mostly sunny each day and mostly clear each evening. Temperatures: Friday: 74/49, Saturday: 64/36, Sunday: 48/34, Monday: 61/37, Tuesday: 72/49, Wednesday: 71/55
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report at this time.

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 174.43 feet (minor flood stage). 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.

LOUISIANA WEATHER (Nice)

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and tonight will be partly cloudy with winds around 10 mph. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers decreasing to a 20 percent chance of showers. Wednesday through Friday will be partly sunny to sunny each day and partly cloudy to mostly clear during the evening.
Temperatures: Monday: 71/49, Tuesday: 66/45, Wednesday: 68/42, Thursday: 68/44, Friday: 69/52
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report at this time.

The Sabine River near Deweyville is currently at 24.12 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 24.0 feet. The river will continue rising to near 24.2 then begin to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. At 24.0 feet, minor lowland flooding will occur. Low lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road will have water over them.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be sunny to mostly sunny each day and partly cloudy to mostly clear each evening.
Temperatures: Monday: 70/44, Tuesday: 65/45, Wednesday: 65/43, Thursday: 68/44, Friday: 70/50
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report at this time.

The Pearl River at Bogalusa is currently at 18.77 feet (minor flood stage.) The river Is expected to continue rising to near 19.1 feet by early Tuesday Morning then remain steady throughout the next several days. Flood stage is 18 feet. The impact between 18.5 to 20 feet, woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and tonight will be partly cloudy with winds between 5 and 10 mph. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers during the day and evening. Wednesday through Friday will be partly sunny to mostly sunny each day and partly cloudy during the evening.
Temperatures: Monday: 68/46, Tuesday: 65/45, Wednesday: 66/41, Thursday: 68/42, Friday: 71/49
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be mostly sunny to mostly cloudy during the day and partly cloudy during the evening.
Temperatures: Monday: 68/48, Tuesday: 65/48, Wednesday: 66/42, Thursday: 67/44, Friday: 72/51
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report at this time.

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 175.83 feet (minor flood stage). 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.

Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill is currently at 11.15 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.

LOUISIANA WEATHER 01-09-10

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms mainly after midnight. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after noon. Winds will be out of the south between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of isolated showers before midnight then a gradual clearing. Thursday through Sunday will be mostly sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 71/60, Wednesday: 71/53, Thursday: 73/47, Friday: 67/45, Saturday: 66/41, Sunday: 68/45
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will become better developed through the day with the isolated threat that some storms will produce winds in excess of 60 mph; large hail and isolated tornados are possible. Activity is expected to taper off after sunset. Isolated severe weather is possible on Wednesday with the approach of a Texas cold front. Showers and thunderstorms may organize in lines. Frequent lightning and localized heavy rain are the primary threats. Showers and thunderstorms will be coming to an end from west to east by Wednesday evening as the cold front exits into southeast Louisiana.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.79 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring. Flood stage is 4.0 feet. The river is expected to continue to slowly fall throughout the next couple of days. At 4 to 5 feet, water may 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 24.04 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 24.0 feet. The river will continue rising to near 24.9 feet by Friday evening then begin falling. At 24.0 feet, minor lowland flooding will occur. Low lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road will have water over them.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through this evening will be mostly cloudy with a 50 to 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday will be cloudy and breezy with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds will be out of the south between 10 and 20 mph. Wednesday night will be cloudy with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before midnight. Thursday through Sunday will be partly to mostly sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 64/59, Wednesday: 67/60, Thursday: 73/52, Friday: 69/50, Saturday: 64/46, Sunday: 66/46
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered to numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected through tonight. The best chance for thunderstorms will be north of the Interstate 10 and 12 corridors this afternoon and tonight. An isolated strong thunderstorm is possible. Small Craft Advisory conditions are expected to develop late Wednesday and Wednesday night as onshore flow increases.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Winds will be out of the south between 10 and 15 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly after midnight. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Wednesday night will be cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight then a gradual clearing. Thursday through Sunday will be mostly sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 70/59, Wednesday: 72/54, Thursday: 74/47, Friday: 66/42, Saturday: 62/42, Sunday: 67/43
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will become better developed through the day with the isolated threat that some storms will produce winds in excess of 60 mph; large hail and isolated tornados are possible. Activity is expected to taper off after sunset. Isolated severe weather is possible on Wednesday with the approach of a Texas cold front. Showers and thunderstorms may organize in lines. Frequent lightning and localized heavy rain are the primary threats. Showers and thunderstorms will be coming to an end from west to east by Wednesday evening as the cold front exits into southeast Louisiana.

The Calcasieu River near Glenmora is currently at 12.9 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 12 to 16 feet. The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Friday morning. At 12 feet, when the river is rising 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. At 12 feet, when the river is falling, flooding of forested areas near the river may occur.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms while tonight will be mostly cloudy. Winds will be out of the south around 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms decreasing to a 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Thursday will be mostly sunny turning mostly cloudy overnight with a 20 percent chance of showers. Friday through Sunday will be partly to mostly sunny each day and partly to mostly cloudy each night.
Temperatures: Tuesday: 74/57, Wednesday: 72/48, Thursday: 73/44, Friday: 64/44, Saturday: 61/43, Sunday: 63/43
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 177.5 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is between 172 and 192 feet. The river will continue to fall to a stage of 177.1 feet by Wednesday morning. 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.

LOUISIANA WEATHER 03-08-10

 

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Monday will be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon increasing to an 80 percent chance of rain and with possibly a thunderstorm during the evening. Tuesday through Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a 30 to 40 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms both days and mostly cloudy with a 20 percent of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday evening. Wednesday evening will be mostly clear. Thursday to Saturday will be sunny to mostly sunny each day and clear to partly cloudy during the evenings.
Temperatures: Monday: 62/55, Tuesday: 71/58, Wednesday: 71/49, Thursday: 74/52, Friday: 68/44, Saturday: 64/40
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Today and tonight, an approaching Gulf warm front will bring about rain with a few embedded thunderstorms by this afternoon. Rain will be ongoing during the evening hours as the warm front moves through the western upper Gulf Coast states. Rain will taper off becoming more scattered after midnight. Tuesday through Sunday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday as the air column slowly destabilizes across the area. Severe weather is possible by early afternoon Wednesday with the approach of a Texas cold front. Showers and thunderstorms will organize in lines as damaging winds are the primary threat. Showers and thunderstorms will be coming to an end from west to east by Wednesday evening as the cold front exits into Southeast Louisiana.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.79 feet (minor flood stage). The river is expected to stabilize on Monday evening at approximately 4.7feet. Flood stage is 4 to 7 feet. At 4 to 5 feet, water may 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.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Monday will be partly sunny during the day and increasing to a 60 percent chance of showers mainly after midnight. Tuesday through Wednesday will be mostly cloudy to cloudy with a 70 to 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms both days and cloudy with an 80 percent of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday evening decreasing to a 40 percent chance of showers before midnight on Wednesday evening. Thursday to Saturday will be mostly sunny each day and partly cloudy during the evenings.
Temperatures: Monday: 69/55, Tuesday: 67/60, Wednesday: 74/54, Thursday: 73/49, Friday: 68/47, Saturday: 64/44
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather to report.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Monday will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain increasing to an 80 percent chance of rain and with possibly a thunderstorm during the evening. Tuesday through Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a 30 to 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day and mostly to partly cloudy with a 20 to 40 percent of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the evenings. Thursday to Saturday will be sunny to mostly sunny each day and clear to partly cloudy during the evenings.
Temperatures: Monday: 61/51, Tuesday: 71/57, Wednesday: 73/48, Thursday: 74/48, Friday: 66/44, Saturday: 62/40
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Today and tonight, an approaching Gulf warm front will bring about rain with a few embedded thunderstorms by this afternoon. Rain will be ongoing during the evening hours as the warm front moves through the western upper Gulf Coast states. Rain will taper off becoming more scattered after midnight. Tuesday through Sunday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday as the air column slowly destabilizes across the area. Severe weather is possible by early afternoon Wednesday with the approach of a Texas cold front. Showers and thunderstorms will organize in lines as damaging winds are the primary threat. Showers and thunderstorms will be coming to an end from west to east by Wednesday evening as the cold front exits into Southeast Louisiana.

The Calcasieu River near Glenmora is currently at 13.28 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is 12 to 16 feet. The river is expected to slowly recede through the next few days. 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: Monday will be mostly cloudy with a 90 percent chance of rain with possibly a thunderstorm both today and the evening. Tuesday through Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a 40 to 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day and mostly to partly cloudy with a 20 to 40 percent of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the evening. Thursday through Saturday will be sunny to mostly cloudy to mostly sunny each day and partly to mostly cloudy during the evenings.
Temperatures: Monday: 65/55, Tuesday: 74/56, Wednesday: 71/48, Thursday: 70/48, Friday: 61/45, Saturday: 61/43
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Today and tonight, a surface low will also lift out into the plains with a trailing frontal system dropping south across Texas. A warm front will branch off the surface front and reach southeast across South Texas into the Western Gulf of Mexico this morning. By this evening the warm front will be lifting northeast into West Central Louisiana and by late tonight into North Central Louisiana. With abundant moisture and upper disturbances moving overhead, expect widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms are to develop and continue to spread over the region. Rainfall may be locally heavy at times and produce ponding of water in streets and low lying and poor drainage areas. There could be an isolated occurrence of severe weather but no organized hazardous weather is expected at this time.

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 177.83 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.

LOUISIANA WEATHER - March 1, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will see a 100 percent chance of precipitation and possibly a thunderstorm while tonight will see a 40 percent chance of scattered rain and thunderstorms before midnight, then only a slight chance of rain. Winds will be out of the north between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tuesday through Saturday will be partly to mostly sunny each day and partly to mostly clear each night.
Temperatures: Monday: 52/38, Tuesday: 54/36, Wednesday: 62/35, Thursday: 61/40, Friday: 62/43, Saturday: 69/49, Sunday: 71/44
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Widespread rain and a few thunderstorms will occur today as low pressure moves across the northwest Gulf. Rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected, but flooding is not anticipated as the system will quickly move east. No severe weather is expected. Strong southeast winds will develop this morning over the coastal waters ahead of the low, becoming northwest behind the low late this afternoon and evening. The northwest winds will rapidly strengthen to 20 to 30 knots, with seas building to 6 to 9 feet beyond 20 NM. In addition, tide levels along coastal waterways are expected to lower to between one and one and a half feet below predicted tide levels due to the strong offshore flow.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.62 feet (minor flood stage). The river will rise to 5.7 feet by this afternoon and then begin a slow fall. 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 will be breezy with a 100 percent chance of precipitation with thunderstorms after 3PM. Rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible. Tonight will be breezy with a north wind around 25 mph with a 90 percent chance of precipitation before midnight. Tuesday through Tuesday evening will be mostly cloudy and breezy with a 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Winds will be out of the north around 25 mph. Wednesday through Sunday will be mostly sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Monday: 58/40, Tuesday: 51/37, Wednesday: 55/40, Thursday: 60/41, Friday: 61/46, Saturday: 63/52, Sunday: 67/44
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An area of low pressure in the northwest Gulf of Mexico will strengthen and move east along the Louisiana coast late this afternoon and evening. A small craft advisory is in effect for increasing winds and building seas through this evening. A Gale Warning is now in effect across the coastal waters after midnight tonight for winds exceeding 34 knots. A small craft advisory will remain in effect across the tidal lakes overnight tonight and winds may gust above 34 knots at times after midnight, especially over the south half of the lake. It will also be windy on land near the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain and across exposed marshland areas near the coast. Winds may increase to 25 to 30mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph after midnight. Conditions will be very hazardous for small craft over all inland and offshore waterways through Tuesday night. Widespread rainfall may become heavy at times this afternoon and evening. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible, mainly near the coast. Organized severe storms are not anticipated inland away from the coastal marsh plains. Near the coast and over the coastal waters, some strong wind gusts are possible from storms through tonight.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be cloudy with a 100 percent chance of precipitation while tonight will see an 80 percent chance mainly before midnight. Tuesday through Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy and Wednesday through Saturday will be mostly sunny and clear each day. Saturday night and Sunday will be partly to mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Temperatures: Monday: 49/38, Tuesday: 50/34, Wednesday: 59/32, Thursday: 58/35, Friday: 58/40, Saturday: 65/45, Sunday: 68/44
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Widespread rain and a few thunderstorms will occur today as low pressure moves across the northwest Gulf. Rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected, but flooding is not anticipated as the system will quickly move east. No severe weather is expected.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be cloudy with a 100 percent chance of showers and tonight will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers mainly before midnight. Winds will be out of the north between 10 and 15mph with gusts as high as 25mph. Tuesday through Sunday will be partly cloudy to mostly sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Monday: 46/37, Tuesday: 51/32, Wednesday: 60/34, Thursday: 62/34, Friday: 62/41, Saturday: 65/46, Sunday: 67/44
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An upper level storm system across central Texas at midday will move eastward this afternoon and evening. Showers will accompany this storm system and widespread rainfall is expected. There will be the possibility of a few thunderstorms across the lakes area of deep east Texas into west central and east central Louisiana. However, instability is weak and no severe thunderstorms are expected through tonight.

Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake is currently at 179.99 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.