SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday there is a 60 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day with a decrease to a 50 percent chance at night. Friday has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 30 percent in the evening moving into Saturday.
Temperatures: Today: 90/76, Wednesday: 88/76, Thursday: 87/75, Friday: 91/76, Saturday: 91/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A coastal flood watch is in effect today through Thursday as moderate east winds associated with strengthening tropical storm Alex results in above normal tides. Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected across the region between tropical storm Alex and an unusual late season frontal boundary settling south into the area. Heavy rains may accompany stronger storms.
The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.26 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to rise to 4.5 feet by Monday and remain at that level at least through Tuesday. At 4 feet, water will 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.
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today there is an 80 percent chance for thunderstorms, decreasing to 70 percent in the evening moving into Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday night into Friday and Saturday there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 87/77, Wednesday: 89/76, Thursday: 89/75, Friday: 90/75, Saturday: 91/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Numerous thunderstorms are expected today and through the week. Some of the thunderstorms will produce heavy downpours of rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Locally heavy rainfall is expected today. Average rainfall amounts of one half to one inch are expected; however, locally higher amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible where repeat thunderstorm activity occurs. A coastal flood watch remains in effect. Tides are expected to range from 1 to 2 feet above normal today as strong southeast winds prevail across the north Gulf of Mexico during the period. A small craft advisory is in effect for the gulf coastal waters through Wednesday morning. Southeast winds of 20 to 25 knots are expected with seas up to 8 feet. A small craft advisory will remain in effect for the gulf coastal waters Wednesday morning. Southeast to east winds of 20 to 25 knots are expected with seas up to 8 feet.
CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today there is a 60 percent chance for thunderstorms decreasing to a 40 percent chance tonight. Wednesday and Thursday will see a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms each day while Friday and Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 30-40 percent chance of thunderstorms each day.
Temperatures: Today: 91/75, Wednesday: 88/74, Thursday: 89/73, Friday: 92/74, Saturday: 92/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A coastal flood watch is in effect as moderate east winds associated with strengthening tropical storm Alex results in above normal tides.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected across the region between Tropical Storm Alex and an unusually late season frontal boundary settling south into the area. Heavy rains may accompany stronger storms.
NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today there is a 50 percent chance for thunderstorms with a decrease to a 20 percent in the evening moving into Tuesday. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms. Thursday is forecast to be sunny while Friday has a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 92/75, Wednesday: 91/72, Thursday: 92/72, Friday: 92/73, Saturday: 92/74.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A very warm, moist and unstable atmosphere will remain in place across the four state region through Thursday, as circulation around Tropical Storm Alex continues to track across the western gulf. A nearly stationary frontal boundary will drift back and forth over the region providing a focus for the development of showers and thunderstorms. The combination of the boundary, moisture and expected slow movement of the thunderstorms, will produce locally heavy rainfall at times. The stronger storms will also be capable of producing strong and gusty winds near 40 to 45 mph along with deadly lightning. Isolated severe storms will be possible producing winds in excess of 58 mph that can damage structures, trees and power lines. The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low.
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
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