Subject: LOUISIANA WEATHER - July 29, 2010
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will be clear to partly cloudy. There is a20 percent chance for thunderstorms on Monday clearing up by Monday night.
Temperatures: Today: 95/76, Friday: 97/77, Saturday: 101/79, Sunday: 102/80, Monday: 99/80.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High pressure at the surface and aloft will continue to build across the region. With limited moisture expected, precipitation chances and cloud cover will be slim allowing for highs to reach the mid to upper 90s. Coupled with dew points in the lower 70s, heat index readings will range between102 to105 during the time of maximum heating. With the strengthening high aloft and limited moisture across the region, highs will once again reach the mid to upper 90s across the region. For the weekend temperatures will be simply oppressive. Afternoon highs will reach 100 across the I-10 corridor with lower 100s expected north of US 190. Coupled with dew points in the lower 70s, heat index readings will range from 107 to 111 during the time of maximum heating. Nighttime lows will be hard pressed to fall below 80 degrees each night. Only slow modification to the temperatures can be expected Monday through Wednesday still expected to remain in the mid to upper 90s. Only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms can be expected during maximum heating of the afternoon.
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Monday there is a 10-30 percent chance of isolated and scattered thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 96/76, Friday: 97/78, Saturday: 99/78, Sunday: 98/79, Monday: 97/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be possible Friday through Sunday with isolated showers and thunderstorms forecast for next week. Although organized severe thunderstorm development is not expected, a few of the stronger storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. hot and humid conditions can be expected during the period. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees range each day.
CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be hot and clear. Friday through Sunday has a 20 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms during day with partly cloudy evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 97/74, Friday: 99/75, Saturday: 102/77, Sunday: 103/77, Monday: 100/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High pressure at the surface and aloft will continue to build across the region. With limited moisture expected, precipitation chances and cloud cover will be slim allowing for highs to reach the mid to upper 90s. Coupled with dew points in the lower 70s, heat index readings will range between102 to105 during the time of maximum heating. With the strengthening high aloft and limited moisture across the region, highs will once again reach the mid to upper 90s across the region. For the weekend temperatures will be simply oppressive. Afternoon highs will reach 100 across the I-10 corridor with lower 100s expected north of US 190. Coupled with dew points in the lower 70s, heat index readings will range from 107 to 111 during the time of maximum heating. Nighttime lows will be hard pressed to fall below 80 degrees each night. Only slow modification to the temperatures can be expected Monday through Wednesday still expected to remain in the mid to upper 90s. Only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms can be expected during maximum heating of the afternoon.
NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today there is a 30 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day with partly cloudy skies this evening. Friday through Monday is forecast to be clear and hot.
Temperatures: Today: 96/75, Friday: 98/76, Saturday: 100/76, Sunday: 102/77, Monday: 102/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather at this time
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@gmail.com
wfpeoc@att.net
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