LOUISIANA WEATHER - May 28, 2010

Subject: LOUISIANA WEATHER

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Monday night will see a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each day
Temperatures: Today: 95/71 Saturday: 92/72, Sunday: 90/71, Monday: 90/71, Tuesday: 90/71
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. While no organized severe weather is expected, an isolated severe thunderstorm is possible. Damaging straight line winds and large hail up to one inch would be the primary hazard. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening for the next seven days. While no organized severe weather is expected, an isolated severe thunderstorm is possible.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.49 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to rise to 5.6 feet by Sunday. At 6 feet, the city dock may be under water. Water may cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic may 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 mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. Saturday through Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a 30-40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each day
Temperatures: Today: 85/78, Saturday: 86/76, Sunday: 84/77, Monday: 84/77, Tuesday: 84/77
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to affect the area each afternoon, most numerous on Saturday and Sunday. Organized severe weather is not expected. However, a few storms could produce wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, small hail, with frequent cloud to ground lightning and brief very heavy rainfall. Minor flooding of the Mississippi River near Red River landing and the Atchafalaya River near Morgan City will continue through at least the middle of next week.

The Mississippi River at Red River Landing is currently at 51.5 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is from 48 to 55 feet. The river is expected to continue rising to near 51.6 feet by tomorrow morning then begin falling. Between 48 and 51 feet, all river islands along the reach from Red River Landing to Baton Rouge may be inundated. Recreational camps and river bottom farm land will be under water.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will be partly to mostly cloudy with a 30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms each day.
Temperatures: Today: 93/70, Saturday: 92/68, Sunday: 91/69, Monday: 92/68, Tuesday: 92/68
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. While no organized severe weather is expected, an isolated severe thunderstorm is possible. Damaging straight line winds and large hail up to one inch would be the primary hazard. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening for the next seven days. While no organized severe weather is expected, an isolated severe thunderstorm is possible.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will be partly to mostly cloudy with a 30 percent slight chance of showers and thunderstorms each day.
Temperatures: Today: 93/71, Saturday: 93/69, Sunday: 91/68, Monday: 92/68, Tuesday 92/69
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible south and east of a Jacksonville Texas to Prescott Arkansas line, mainly this afternoon and evening. Severe storms are not expected, however a few of the stronger storms may produce penny size hail and wind gusts around 40 miles an hour.

The Mississippi River at Natchez, MS is currently at 49.4 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 48 to 51 feet. The river is expected to remain at this level through Sunday. Between 48 and 51 feet, water may be covering the roads in the old downtown area of Fort Adams. Roads to Jackson Point may be flooded.

Sales Tax Holiday - 2010

Subject: Sales Tax Holiday - 2010

 

Hurricane season is fast approaching and the state wants to help residents prepare. On May 29 and 30, Louisianans can get a tax break when buying emergency supplies, including self-powered light sources like flashlights and candles; portable self-powered radios; two-way radios and weather-band radios; tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting; ground anchor systems or tie-down kits; gas or diesel fuel tanks; cellular phone batteries and chargers; portable generators and carbon monoxide detectors. The tax holiday exempts the 4 percent state sales tax on the first $1,500 on the items' cost. Local sales taxes still apply. Hurricane season starts June 1. For more information, go to the 2010 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday page at www.revenue.louisiana.gov

 

 

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 - May 24, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be clear and partly cloudy in the evenings. Wednesday through Friday has a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 92/72, Tuesday: 93/72, Wednesday: 92/69, Thursday: 92/71, Friday: 93/72.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.36 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to rise to 5.4 feet by Thursday. At 6 feet, the city dock may be under water. Water may cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic may be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U. S. Coast Guard.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday has a 20-30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms with Tuesday and Wednesday evening being mostly cloudy.
Temperatures: Today: 89/73, Tuesday: 90/72, Wednesday: 90/68 Thursday: 92/72, Friday: 91/72.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

The Mississippi River at Red River Landing is currently at 50.92 feet (minor flood stage). Flood stage is from 48 to 55 feet. The river is expected to remain at this level through Friday. Between 48 and 51 feet, all river islands along the reach from Red River Landing to Baton Rouge may be inundated. Recreational camps and river bottom farm land will be under water.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be clear and partly cloudy in the evenings. Wednesday through Friday has a 30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms with tomorrow evening having mostly cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 95/70, Tuesday: 93/70, Wednesday: 92/69, Thursday: 91/70, Friday: 92/70.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be clear and partly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday through Friday has a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms with tomorrow evening having partly cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 93/69, Tuesday: 92/69, Wednesday: 91/70, Thursday: 92/70, Friday: 92/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

The Mississippi River at Natchez, MS is currently at 49.15 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 48 to 51 feet. The river is expected to remain at this level through Friday. Between 48 and 51 feet, water may be covering the roads in the old downtown area of Fort Adams. Roads to Jackson Point may be flooded.

ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFO:

While the 2010 Hurricane Season does not officially begin until 1 June 2010, tropical systems are beginning to develop out in the Atlantic-Caribbean-Gulf of Mexico basin.

NWS reports a non-tropical low pressure system is located at about 25 north and 75 west, or about 600 miles south-southwest of Bermuda. While this system does have the potential to develop into a subtropical depression or storm, it is projected to get to within a couple hundred miles of the Carolina shore then turn east and away from the Atlantic coast by Thursday or Friday. As such, this system is not projected to threaten the Gulf Coast and Louisiana.

LOUISIANA WEATHER - May 13, 2010

 

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy with 20 percent chance of isolated showers. Friday through Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a 20 to 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers decreasing to a 30 percent chance overnight. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms decreasing to a 30 percent chance overnight through Monday.
Temperatures: Today: 89/72, Friday: 88/69, Saturday: 84/69, Sunday: 84/70, Monday: 87/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Moderate southeasterly winds will continue through late afternoon, as the area remains between high pressure over the south eastern United States and low pressure in the plains. The NWS in Lake Charles has issued a lake wind advisory, which is in effect until 7PM this evening. Southeasterly winds of 20 mph with gusts to near 30 mph will continue through late afternoon with winds diminishing by sunset. A lake wind advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on are lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be mostly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy by night. Saturday through Monday there will be a 20-40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 89/70, Friday: 89/70, Saturday: 89/69, Sunday: 86/68, Monday: 88/69
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Small craft will need to exercise caution over the coastal waters as southeast winds of 15 to 20 knots continue this afternoon with winds decreasing later tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are possible Saturday though Tuesday with the best chances Sunday and Monday. A few strong storms with heavy rainfall may be possible but widespread severe weather is not expected at this time.

The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.45 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to rise to 5.5 by Monday afternoon. At 4 to 5 feet, water may move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock and the impact on the river side industry will lessen as the river begins to recede.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has been mostly sunny. Friday through Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 30 to 50 percent chance of thunderstorms increasing to a50 percent chance on Sunday.
Temperatures: Today: 91/70, Friday: 91/68, Saturday: 86/66, Sunday: 85/67, Monday: 85/66.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday through Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a 40-60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. Monday will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 89/70, Friday: 87/67, Saturday: 86/67, Sunday: 83/66, Monday 86/63.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

LOUISIANA WEATHER - May 10, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday will be mostly clear. Friday has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 85/70, Tuesday: 87/72, Wednesday: 87/72, Thursday: 88/71, Friday: 88/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be mostly clear.
Temperatures: Today: 83/66, Tuesday: 88/70, Wednesday: 88/69, Thursday: 89/68, Friday: 87/67.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Thunderstorms may return to the forecast this weekend as a frontal system approaches the area on Saturday and Sunday before stalling north of the coast. Given the time of the year a few strong storms cannot be ruled out.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday will be mostly clear. Friday has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 86/66, Tuesday: 89/69, Wednesday: 90/70, Thursday: 90/68, Friday: 89/66.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today there is a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms clearing to partly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday and Wednesday will be mostly sunny to cloudy. Thursday and Friday is forecast to have a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 84/69, Tuesday: 88/68, Wednesday: 88/71, Thursday: 88/70, Friday: 84/65.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

Flood Warning, Issued May 6, 2010

Event:    Flood Warning
Target Area:    East Baton, Rouge Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana   

...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS BATON ROUGE HAS ISSUED
A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA...

THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON
ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS/BATON ROUGE HAS ISSUED A

* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING.

* FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING
IS CANCELLED.

* AT 10:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 39.6 FEET.

* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.

* FLOOD STAGE IS 48.0 FEET.

* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY NEXT
TUESDAY MORNING AND THEN CONTINUE STEADILY RISING THEREAFTER.

* IMPACT...AT 51.0 FEET...ALL RIVER ISLANDS ALONG THE REACH FROM RED
RIVER LANDING TO BATON ROUGE WILL BE INUNDATED. RECREATIONAL CAMPS
AND RIVER BOTTOM FARM LAND WILL BE UNDER WATER.

Instructions:    FORECAST CRESTS ARE BASED UPON RAINFALL THAT HAS OCCURRED ALONG WITH ANTICIPATED RAIN FOR THE NEXT 12 HOURS. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FORECASTS WILL BE MADE IF ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL OCCURS. DO NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...TWO FEET OF RUSHING WATER CAN CARRY AWAY MOST VEHICLES INCLUDING PICKUPS. TURN AROUND AND DON`T DROWN. A FOLLOWUP PRODUCT WILL BE ISSUED LATER. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...LOCAL TV AND RADIO STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE PROVIDER...FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION. THE LATEST GRAPHICAL HYDROLOGIC INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WEATHER.GOV.
Target Area:   
East Baton Rouge
Pointe Coupee
West Feliciana