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.
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