Flu Shot Reminder - August 26, 2010

Back-to-school signals start of flu season in the U.S.

CNN

By Sally Holland


Washington (CNN) -- As students return to U.S. classrooms, it's time for people to begin thinking about flu shots.

Every year between 5 percent and 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that everyone age 6 months or older be vaccinated.

Manufacturers began shipping this year's flu vaccine at the end of July. Eventually 155 million doses should be available for the coming flu season.

As always, the vaccine should protect against three flu viruses. This year's vaccine is formulated for an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that grabbed headlines last season.

On August 10, the World Health Organization declared an end to the H1N1 pandemic but warned that this doesn't mean that the H1N1 virus no longer exists. Instead, it means that the virus has moved to an intensity similar to that seen during seasonal epidemics.

During the fall of last year, H1N1 was responsible for closing at least 1,947 schools across the United States, impacting more than 600,000 students, officials said.

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

LOUISIANA WEATHER - August 11,2010

TROPICAL WEATHER:
As of 1 PM CDT, National Hurricane Center is reporting on three significant tropical systems listed below.

A. Tropical Depression Five is located at 27.8N and 86.8W, or about 230 miles southeast of New Orleans, moving northwest at 12mph. This general motion is forecast to continue today with a decrease in forward speed expected on Thursday. The system is projected to make landfall along the southeast Louisiana coastline early Thursday morning, possibly as a low-grade tropical storm. The potential impact from this system, based on current data, is 3 to 5 inches of rain between now and Friday with some localized rainfall of up to 8 inches. Also, winds of from 30 to 40 mph can also be expected with offshore winds being potentially higher. A flash flood watch is in effect for all of southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

Updates from National Weather Service are being provided to the Unified Command Group and, as a precaution, the State is conducting conference calls with the Southeast and Southwest Louisiana Hurricane Task Forces and will continue to conduct them as needed.

B. A low pressure system located about 700 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands has become less organized this afternoon and development appears a little less likely due to strong upper-level winds. There is a medium chance, 50
Percent, of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as it moves toward the north and north-northeast over the Atlantic.


C. Shower activity associated with a tropical wave located about 350 miles east of the Lesser Antilles remains disorganized. Significant development of this wave is not expected as it moves westward at about 15 mph. There is a low chance, 10 percent, of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day with an increase to 70 percent in the evening. Thursday there is a potential for tropical storm weather conditions. Friday has a 70 percent chance of heavy rain during the day with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening. Saturday and Sunday will have a 20-40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 95/77, Thursday: 89/78, Friday: 89/78, Saturday: 95/78, Sunday: 95/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Tropical storm warnings and tropical storm wind warnings remain in effect for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi for Tropical Depression 5 today through Friday. Rain chances will increase with heavy rainfall possible and winds will strengthen today over coastal portions of southeast Louisiana and Mississippi and the adjacent coastal waters. A flash flood watch will be in effect for the area beginning tonight. Heavy rain will be the most significant threat associated with the system as it moves across the region Thursday and Friday. Rainfall amounts of three to five inches, with isolated amounts of up to eight inches, are possible as the system moves slowly north through Friday. Additionally, gusty winds along with tides ranging from two to four feet above ground level may be possible as this system moves inland.

Saturday through Tuesday, scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected each day. No widespread or organized severe weather is expected.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today there will be a 30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day. Thursday has an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening moving on into Friday. Saturday and Sunday is forecast to have a 20-30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 97/79, Thursday: 95/78, Friday: 94/80, Saturday: 95/79, Sunday: 96/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Mostly dry weather is on tap for today across the forecast area as high pressure begins to lose its grip on the region. But high temperatures are again forecast to run in the mid to upper 90s. With dew point temperatures expected to be in the lower to mid 70s during the early afternoon, apparent temperatures will approach the heat advisory criteria of 108 degrees. Therefore a heat advisory will likely be issued for much of the area for this afternoon. Moisture associated with Tropical Depression Five is forecast to spread across the area by late this afternoon. Rain chances will be increasing near the coast from Grand Chenier eastward. The depression is forecast to move northwest across the eastern Gulf of Mexico through Thursday morning before turning northward and approaching the central Gulf Coast. The system is also forecast to strengthen and a tropical storm warning remains in effect for the coast from Intracoastal City eastward. At this time it appears that tropical storm conditions are not likely over the region, although they will be possible beginning Thursday afternoon, mainly in gusts. Rainfall accompanying the system could be heavy at times over the Atchafalaya Basin, with storm total amounts averaging 2 to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts can be expected.


CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today there will be a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day. Thursday has an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening moving on into Friday. Saturday and Sunday is forecast to have a 20-30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 99/77, Thursday: 95/77, Friday: 94/77, Saturday: 98/77, Sunday: 98/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Mostly dry weather is on tap for today across the forecast area as high pressure begins to lose its grip on the region. But high temperatures are again forecast to run in the mid to upper 90s. With dew point temperatures expected to be in the lower to mid 70s during the early afternoon, apparent temperatures will approach the heat advisory criteria of 108 degrees. Therefore a heat advisory will likely be issued for much of the area for this afternoon. Moisture associated with Tropical Depression Five is forecast to spread across the area by late this afternoon. Rain chances will be increasing near the coast from Grand Chenier eastward. The depression is forecast to move northwest across the eastern Gulf of Mexico through Thursday morning before turning northward and approaching the central Gulf coast. The system is also forecast to strengthen and a tropical storm warning remains in effect for the coast from Intracoastal City eastward. At this time it appears that tropical storm conditions are not likely over the region, although they will be possible beginning Thursday afternoon, mainly in gusts. Rainfall accompanying the system could be heavy at times over the Atchafalaya Basin, with storm total amounts averaging 2 to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts can be expected.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday has a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms each day.
Temperatures: Today: 100/78, Thursday: 100/77, Friday: 98/78, Saturday: 99/76, Sunday: 98/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Upper level high pressure remains in control at this time. As the mid-summer tropical air combines with temperatures around 100 degrees today, the heat index values will range from 105 to 109 degrees, mainly during the afternoon. There may be isolated showers and thunderstorms today in this moist and unstable air. Deadly lightning and brief heavy rainfall of one half to near one inch will be possible with isolated thunderstorms, along with wind gusts to near 40 mph around any heavy downpours. The heat will continue through this week. However, a better chance for showers and thunderstorms will approach from the southeast with a tropical low spinning toward the northern Gulf coast. Also, during the course of the weekend, a cold front will edge into the four-state area from the north and struggle down toward I-20 by early next week. Widely scattered to scattered showers and thunderstorm will remain in the forecast. As usual with thunderstorms, lightning can be deadly and winds may become gusty in and near any heavy down pours.

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

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - August 10, 2010

Subject: LOUISIANA WEATHER

 

TROPICAL WEATHER:
As of 1 PM CDT, National Hurricane Center is reporting on three significant tropical systems listed below.

Invest 94, a low pressure system located over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, about 100 miles west of southwest coast of the Florida Peninsula, is accompanied by a large area of showers and squalls. Satellite images indicate that there has been a gradual increase in organization today. However, the environment is not ideal for significant development. An Air Force plane is approaching the system and will help to determine if a tropical depression is forming and if so, watches or warnings could be required for a portion of the northern Gulf of Mexico coast as early as this afternoon. There is a high chance, about 70 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as it moves west-northwestward at 5 to 10 mph.

Updates from National Weather Service are being provided to the Unified Command Group and, as a precaution, the State is conducting conference calls with the Southeast and Southwest Louisiana Hurricane Task Forces and will continue to conduct them as needed.

Although shower activity associated with a low pressure system about 850 miles east-northeast of the Leeward's Islands has increased a little today, the system remains disorganized. The low is forecast to move toward an environment that does not appear favorable for significant development. However, many of the global models continue to forecast formation. There is still a high chance, about 60 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as it moves toward the north and north northeast over the Atlantic.

Cloudiness and showers associated with a tropical wave located about 700 miles east of the southern Windward Islands is moving westward at about 10 to 15 mph. Development, if any will be slow to occur. There is a low chance, about 10 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday there is a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday night through Friday there is a 40-50 percent a chance of thunderstorms. Friday and Saturday have a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 97/76, Wednesday: 95/75, Thursday: 92/78, Friday: 93/78, Saturday: 95/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High temperatures will climb into the mid and upper 90s across much of the area today. These high temperatures, combined with high humidity values, will result in heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. A heat advisory remains in effect through 8 pm tonight. Only isolated thunderstorms are expected across the area today. These thunderstorms are expected to remain below severe levels, but could be locally strong. These locally strong thunderstorms could produce frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds and heavy downpours of rain. A low pressure system is forecast to move west across the northern Gulf coast and will allow for scattered showers and thunderstorms through much of the week. Although widespread severe weather is not expected, some storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday there will be a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms with partly cloudy evenings. Thursday has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 20 percent in the evening. Friday and Saturday is forecast to have a 30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 96/77, Wednesday: 96/78, Thursday: 94/78, Friday: 94/80, Saturday: 94/79.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: With afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 90s, heat indices will run between 103 and 107 degrees. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will produce gusty winds of 40 mph, frequent lightning and reduce visibilities to near zero. A developing low pressure area in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico will head towards the Louisiana coast by Thursday. The main impact from this system will be an enhanced chance for showers and thunderstorms, especially Thursday and Friday. The stronger storms will produce gusty winds of 40 mph, frequent lightning and reduce visibilities to near zero.


CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday there will be a 20-40 percent chance for thunderstorms with some evenings having partly cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 98/75, Wednesday: 99/76, Thursday: 97/77, Friday: 96/77, Saturday: 97/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: With afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 90s, heat indices will run between 103 and 107 degrees. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will produce gusty winds of 40 mph, frequent lightning and reduce visibilities to near zero. A developing low pressure area in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico will head towards the Louisiana coast by Thursday. The main impact from this system will be an enhanced chance for showers and thunderstorms, especially Thursday and Friday. The stronger storms will produce gusty winds of 40 mph, frequent lightning and reduce visibilities to near zero.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday has a 20-30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms each day with some evenings having cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 100/78, Wednesday: 100/78, Thursday: 101/78, Friday: 100/78, Saturday: 98/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Abundant moisture in the air and hot temperatures will combine to push heat index values into middle to upper 100s for much, if not all afternoon. There is a chance area-wide for some relief today with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms as a weak disturbance aloft will help to lift the moist air. As the rain-cooled air comes back down, winds may gust to 40 mph and dangerous lightning could become frequent as storms mature, producing brief but heavy rainfall. The heat will continue in the short term through mid-work week. However, a continued chance for showers and thunderstorms will approach from the southeast as a weak tropical low spins toward the northern Gulf coast. There is a good chance that we could even see tropical cyclone development by midweek. Beyond the work week, a cold front will push into the four-state area from the north late this weekend and during early next week, helping to further suppress the heat. As usual with thunderstorms, lightning can be deadly and winds may become gusty in and near any heavy down pours.

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

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - August 9, 2010

TROPICAL WEATHER:
As of 8:05 am CDT, National Hurricane Center Reports:

A broad surface low over southern Florida is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the northwestern Bahamas across the Florida Keys into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Upper-level winds are forecast to become more favorable for development over the next couple of days as the system moves to the west or west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph over the Gulf of Mexico. There is a low chance, about 20 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, though conditions could become a little more conducive for development after that time. The West Feliciana Parish OHSEP in conjunction with the National Weather Service is monitoring this system and will provide updates as necessary.

A well-defined low pressure system located about 950 miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands is moving west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph. Shower and thunderstorm activity has recently developed closer to the center and any significant organization of the thunderstorms during the next couple of days could result in the formation of a tropical depression. There is a high chance, about 70 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.
This storm is expected to remain in the Atlantic.

A Tropical Wave extends across West Africa from 18N15W to 8N12W moving west near 17mph.

A Tropical Wave is along 15N36W to 6N38W moving west at 17mph.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday there is a 30-50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Friday is forecasted to have a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 97/76, Tuesday: 97/75, Wednesday: 93/77, Thursday: 95/77, Friday: 95/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time. A weak low pressure system will move east to west across the northern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday through Friday. This system will have to be monitored closely for tropical development. Showers and thunderstorms will be scattered during mainly afternoon hours Tuesday through Friday. Some of these storms could produce frequent lightning, wind gusts of 40 mph and reduce visibilities to near zero for brief periods of time.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday there will be a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms with partly cloudy evenings. Thursday has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 20 percent in the evening. Friday is forecast to have a 30 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 96/77, Tuesday: 96/78, Wednesday: 96/77, Thursday: 94/77, Friday: 94/79.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Heat indices will reach 105 to 110 degrees this afternoon. A weak low pressure system will move east to west across the northern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday through Friday. This system will have to be monitored closely for tropical development. Showers and thunderstorms will be scattered during mainly afternoon hours Tuesday through Friday. Some of these storms could produce frequent lightning, wind gusts of 40 mph and reduce visibilities to near zero for brief periods of time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Friday there will be a 20-40 percent chance for thunderstorms with some evenings having partly cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 100/77, Tuesday: 98/76, Wednesday: 100/76, Thursday: 97/76, Friday: 96/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be hot and clear during the day and partly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday through Friday has a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms each day with some evenings having cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 100/76, Tuesday: 101/77, Wednesday: 101/77, Thursday: 99/76, Friday: 99/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An upper level ridge of high pressure remains in place across the southern plains, resulting in continued oppressively hot conditions across the region. Tuesday through Sunday, the oppressive heat is expected to continue through the middle of this work week, as the upper level ridge of high pressure continues to strengthen its influence on the region. A heat advisory remains in effect through Tuesday and may need to be extended as the latter half of the work week comes more into focus.

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

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - August 6, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday there is a 40-60 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 20 percent in the evenings. Monday has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms and partly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday has a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 95/79, Saturday: 94/77, Sunday: 93/78, Monday: 95/76, Tuesday: 94/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours. No widespread or organized severe weather is expected although some of the storms could be strong and produce frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. Afternoon high temperatures are again expected to climb into the lower to middle 90s across the area today and by early next week, afternoon temperatures will moderate toward seasonal normals with the high humidity, heat indices will range between 105 and 110 degrees. Saturday through Thursday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each day across the region, as a frontal boundary eventually stalls across the northern gulf coast. Upper level disturbances will move westward across the gulf and enhance the development of thunderstorms. Some storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. However, widespread severe weather is not expected.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow there will be a 40 percent chance for thunderstorms with a decrease to 10-20 percent chance in the evenings. Sunday has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Monday will be sunny and clear. Tuesday is forecasted to have a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 91/77, Saturday: 90/77, Sunday: 92/78, Monday: 94/77, Tuesday: 95/79.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late in the morning with a few thunderstorms lingering overnight. These storms will be slow moving and capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. Temperatures are expected to again rise above seasonal norms beginning on Sunday with a reduction in thunderstorm activity.


CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday there will be a 40-50 percent chance for thunderstorms with a decrease to 20 percent in the evenings. Monday will be sunny and clear. Tuesday is forecasted to have a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 94/77, Saturday: 89/77, Sunday: 94/76, Monday: 97/75, Tuesday: 99/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late in the morning with a few thunderstorms lingering overnight. These storms will be slow moving and capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. Temperatures are expected to again rise above seasonal norms beginning on Sunday with a reduction in thunderstorm activity.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday has a 20-40 percent slight chance of thunderstorms throughout each day with Sunday and Monday evenings having partly cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 98/76, Saturday: 95/76, Sunday: 97/76, Monday: 97/76, Tuesday: 99/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong upper level ridge of high pressure remains in control of the weather across the southern plains and lower Mississippi valley region. Although high temperatures this afternoon are expected to be slightly cooler than Thursday, they will still reach into the mid and upper nineties. These temperatures, when combined with a very humid airmass, will again result in heat indices of 105 to 108 degrees. Thus, a heat advisory remains in effect for the area through this evening. As the ridge continues to drift westward today, showers and thunderstorms will be possible again. A weak front will slowly sink into the region from the north and will likely serve as a focus for some of these showers and thunderstorms. Although a few isolated damaging wind gusts cannot be ruled out, no widespread severe weather is expected at this time. Saturday through Thursday, afternoon scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the weekend and into the upcoming work week, as the upper level ridge builds northeast into Oklahoma and Arkansas. Given that temperatures will reach into the mid to upper 90s most days, instability will be such that an isolated damaging wind gust cannot be ruled out. However, no widespread severe weather is expected 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

 

 

LOUISIANA WEATHER - August 4, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday there is a 30-40 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 20 percent in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 95/80, Thursday: 98/79, Friday: 94/77, Saturday: 93/77, Sunday: 93/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A heat advisory is in effect today for all of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and high relative humidity will combine to create hazardous conditions. Heat indicies of 105 to 110 are expected across most of the area this afternoon and throughout the week. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, mainly in the vicinity of the sea breeze front. Some storms could become strong with frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. Thursday through Tuesday, scattered thunderstorms are expected each afternoon through early next week, mainly in the vicinity of the sea breeze front. Some storms could become strong with frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. Some relief is forecast in terms of heat and humidity.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday there will be a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms with cloudy evenings each day.
Temperatures: Today: 96/79, Thursday: 96/78, Friday: 95/78, Saturday: 95/78, Sunday: 95/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The combination of high temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s, along with high relative humidity levels, will result in the heat index, or the apparent temperature as perceived by humans, reaching from 105 to 110 degrees during the afternoon. These values will result in dangerous heat for any outdoor activities. Thursday through Tuesday, hot and humid conditions will continue through the period. Additional heat advisories or warnings may be required.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms during day and partly cloudy this evening. Thursday through Sunday there will be a 30-40 percent chance for thunderstorms and partly cloudy evenings each day.
Temperatures: Today: Today: 100/79, Thursday: 98/78, Friday: 97/77, Saturday: 97/76, Sunday: 97/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An excessive heat warning is in effect from 11 am to 7 pm today. Afternoon high temperatures are forecast to climb to around 100 degrees across parts of east central Louisiana this afternoon. Combined with dew point readings in the lower to mid 70's, this will result in heat index readings ranging from 110 to 115 degrees. These dangerously hot and humid conditions will persist for several hours this afternoon. These values will result in dangerous heat for any outdoor activities. Thursday through Tuesday, hot and humid conditions will continue through the period. Additional heat advisories or warnings may be required.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today is forecast to be clear and hot with a partly cloudy evening. Thursday through Sunday has a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 103/79, Thursday: 101/78, Friday: 99/78, Saturday: 99/78, Sunday: 100/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong upper level ridge of high pressure remains in control of the weather across the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley region. High temperatures this afternoon are expected to climb between 98 and 105 degrees. These temperatures, when combined with a very humid airmass, will result in dangerous heat indices of 110 to 117 degrees. An excessive heat warning remains in effect for the area through Thursday evening. Hot temperatures will likely continue through most of this week, as an upper level ridge maintains some of its grip on the region. However, some relief from the heat may come by Thursday and Friday as the center of the ridge shifts westward allowing a front to move into the region triggering scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Some of the storms may become severe on Friday with the primary threat being damaging winds.

 

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