LOUISIANA WEATHER - September 29, 2010

TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE
The National Hurricane Center National Weather Service is tracking 2 tropical systems in the Atlantic-Caribbean-Gulf of Mexico Basin.

NONE OF THESE SYSTEMS ARE PROJECTED TO AFFECT OR THREATEN LOUISIANA.

TROPICAL STORM NICOLE MOVING OVER FLORIDA STRAITS
The center of Tropical Storm Nicole is located near latitude 22.6N, longitude 80.6W. Nicole is moving toward the northeast near 9 MPH. A motion to the northeast accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Nicole will move over the Florida straits later this afternoon and move near or over the northwestern Bahamas tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 MPH, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected during the next 24 hours, before Nicole is absorbed by an extratropical low on Thursday. Tropical Storm force winds extend outward up to 345 miles from the center. The minimum central pressure based on surface reports from Cuba is 996MB, 29.41 inches.

A Tropical wave over the central Atlantic located about 900 miles east of the Windward Islands is producing limited showers and thunderstorms. Upper-level winds are becoming less favorable for development as it moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph. There is a low chance, about 10 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 85/57, Thursday: 85/61, Friday: 85/59, Saturday: 82/56, Sunday: 81/55.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear to mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 86/61, Thursday: 87/62, Friday: 85/59, Saturday: 84/57, Sunday: 82/56.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear to mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 86/57, Thursday: 86/59, Friday: 84/55, Saturday: 82/53, Sunday: 81/52.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear to mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 86/60, Thursday: 89/61, Friday: 83/55, Saturday: 82/55, Sunday: 78/51.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported 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 - September 22, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will see a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms each day with partly cloudy evening skies.
Temperatures: Today: 91/71 Thursday: 90/73, Friday: 92/72, Saturday: 90/71, Sunday: 90/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon. Occasional cloud to ground lightning may occur with the thunderstorms. Moderate southeast winds will continue to cause tide levels to be around one foot above normal today and tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected Saturday through early Monday as a frontal boundary moves into the region. Tides will continue to be 1 to 1.5 feet above normal Thursday through Sunday due to persistent southeast winds and then return to more normal levels Monday and Tuesday.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be partly sunny with a 10-20 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day and mostly to partly cloudy in the evenings. Saturday and Sunday there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 91/73, Thursday: 90/73, Friday: 90/76, Saturday: 91/73, Sunday: 88/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated hit and miss afternoon thunderstorms are forecast through Friday. This weekend is looking increasingly wet as a cold front approaches and produces a good chance for showers and thunderstorms.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be partly sunny with a 10-20 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day and mostly to partly cloudy in the evenings. Saturday and Sunday there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 93/71, Thursday: 92/71, Friday: 93/70, Saturday: 93/70, Sunday: 86/66.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated hit and miss afternoon thunderstorms are forecast through Friday. This weekend is looking increasingly wet as a cold front approaches and produces a good chance for showers and thunderstorms.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today there is a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day and partly cloudy in the evening. Thursday and Friday will be mostly sunny, with Friday evening having a 20 percent chance of showers. Saturday and Sunday there will be a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day.
Temperatures: Today: 92/71, Thursday: 92/72, Friday: 93/73, Saturday: 90/69, Sunday: 87/60.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon south and west of a line from Dierks Arkansas to Jena Louisiana. Even though no severe storms are expected, the stronger storms will be capable of producing wind gusts around 35 mph and brief downpours of heavy rain. Any storms should dissipate around sunset.

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 - September 17, 2010

1. TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE
The National Hurricane Center Miami, FL is issuing advisories on Hurricane Igor, Hurricane Julia and Hurricane Karl. Details are provided below

NONE OF THESE SYSTEMS ARE PROJECTED TO AFFECT OR THREATEN LOUISIANA.

IGOR DOWNGRADED TO CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE
At 10:00AM AST the center of Hurricane Igor was located near latitude 23.1N, longitude 60.1W. Igor is moving toward the northwest near 9MPH. This general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next day or so followed by a turn toward the north-northwest. On the forecast track, the center of the Hurricane will be approaching Bermuda on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120MPH with higher gusts. Igor is a category Three Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in strength are possible during the next couple of days. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is 945MB, 27.91 inches.

JULIA CONTINUING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD WITH 85MPH WINDS
At 11:00AM AST the center of Hurricane Julia was located near Latitude 24.2N, Longitude 46.7W. Julia is moving toward the west- northwest near 24MPH. This general motion is expected to turn toward the west- northwest near 20MPH. A turn toward the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected by Saturday, followed by a turn toward the north on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 85MPH with higher gusts. Julia is a Category One Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Weakening is anticipated later today and Saturday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is 981MB, 28.97 inches.

CENTER OF HURRICANE KARL EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE GULF COAST OF MEXICO WITHIN THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS
At 10:00AM CDT the center of Hurricane Karl was located near latitude 19.4N, longitude 95.9W. Karl is moving toward the west near 8MPH and a motion toward the west-southwest or west is expected during the next 48 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Karl should make landfall on the Mexican Gulf Coast during the next several hours then move inland over Mexico tonight and Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120MPH with higher gusts. Karl is a category Three Hurricane on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Little change in strength is likely before landfall, with Karl expected to weaken after landfall. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and Tropical Storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center. The latest minimum central pressure reported by the Hurricane Hunter is 967MB, 28.56 inches.

A Tropical Wave is approaching the Cape Verde islands along 20W/21W south of 17N moving west 17MPH. This area of showers and thunderstorms is a couple hundred miles south of the Cape Verde Islands and is associated with a broad low pressure system. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some slow development of this low during the next couple of days as it drifts west-northwestward. There is a low chance, about 10 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 94/71, Saturday: 96/69, Sunday: 94/71, Monday: 92/71, Tuesday: 92/71.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Monday will be sunny and clear with partly cloudy skies in the evenings. Tuesday will be partly to mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 94/74, Saturday: 94/74, Sunday: 94/73, Monday: 92/73, Tuesday: 90/74.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will be hot and clear with partly cloudy evening skies. Monday will be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday is forecast to have a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
Temperatures: Today: 97/71, Saturday: 97/71, Sunday: 97/70, Monday: 93/70, Tuesday: 93/70.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Saturday through Monday is forecast to be hot and clear with clear to cloudy evening skies.
Temperatures: Today: 97/72, Saturday: 98/70, Sunday: 98/67, Monday: 97/68, Tuesday: 95/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported 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