LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 29, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 100 percent in the evening. Tuesday will have an 80 percent chance of showers during the day and clearing up in the evening. Wednesday through Friday is forecast to be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 77/59, Tuesday: 60/34, Wednesday: 57/33, Thursday: 63/38, Friday: 64/44.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front this afternoon. An isolated strong or severe thunderstorm may occur with this activity. A strong cold front will produce a squall line that will move through the area late tonight and Tuesday morning with a slight risk of severe weather. The main threats from any severe thunderstorms will be strong, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

Small craft advisories have been posted for most coastal waters through tonight. Once the cold front moves through Tuesday morning northwest winds will increase rapidly to around 30 mph or possibly higher. A gale watch has been issued for all open gulf waters.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 60 percent chance of severe thunderstorms throughout the day. Tuesday will have a 30 percent chance of showers during the day and clearing up in the evening. Wednesday through Friday is forecast to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 77/54, Tuesday: 60/32, Wednesday: 61/36, Thursday: 65/42, Friday: 67/45.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to form along an advancing warm front this morning and into the afternoon. This afternoon the warm front is forecast to be located across central Louisiana. There is the potential that some of these thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. Another round of thunderstorms are forecast to develop late this afternoon and evening in advance of a cold front these thunderstorms are expected to develop into lines and thus damaging winds will be the main concern, however if individual thunderstorms do develop ahead of the line, these individual storms will pose a tornado risk. Strong southerly winds are forecast to develop along the coastal parishes today with 15 to 25 mph winds and gust. A lake wind advisory has been issued for today.

Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing Wednesday morning mainly along and north of Interstate 10. Freezing temperatures will be possible again Thursday morning across central Louisiana.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance of severe thunderstorms decreasing to 60 percent in the evening. Tuesday will have a 30 percent chance of showers during the day and clearing up in the evening. Wednesday through Friday is forecast to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 76/50, Tuesday: 54/30, Wednesday: 60/33, Thursday: 64/38, Friday: 66/43.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to form along an advancing warm front this morning and into the afternoon. This afternoon the warm front is forecast to be located across central Louisiana. There is the potential that some of these thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. Another round of thunderstorms are forecast to develop late this afternoon and evening in advance of a cold front these thunderstorms are expected to develop into lines and thus damaging winds will be the main concern, however if individual thunderstorms do develop ahead of the line, these individual storms will pose a tornado risk. Strong southerly winds are forecast to develop along the coastal parishes today with 15 to 25 mph winds and gusty. A lake wind advisory has been issued for today.

Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing Wednesday morning mainly along and north of Interstate 10. Freezing temperatures will be possible again Thursday morning across central Louisiana.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 90 percent chance of thunderstorms decreasing to 20 percent in the evening. Tuesday will have a 20 percent chance of showers and sleet during the day before noon and clearing up in the evening. Wednesday through Friday is forecast to be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 71/43, Tuesday: 53/29, Wednesday: 57/33, Thursday: 62/37, Friday: 64/44.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Low level moisture will continue to increase across Louisiana and Arkansas throughout much of today, all ahead of a strong cold front and associated strong upper level storm system pushing out of the plains. Showers and thunderstorms will continue developing along and ahead the cold front as moisture continues to increase and daytime heating helps to destabilize the atmosphere. Rainfall may be heavy at times and damaging winds will be possible from any of the stronger storms through the afternoon and even early evening over north central Louisiana.

A weaker upper disturbance will move overhead on Tuesday. The cold air will be in place over the region, but well above freezing at this time. However, due to drier air in the lower levels, precipitation from the upper disturbance will initially evaporate, helping to further cool the air. Light rain may mix with pockets of sleet. Not unlike the weather last Friday morning, no accumulation is expected. The rest of the week looks fair and cool with more light rain perhaps over the weekend.

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 - November 24, 2010

 

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Thanksgiving Day has a 20 percent slight chance of showers during the day with an increase to 70 percent in the evening. Friday has a 30 percent chance of showers and clearing up in the evening. Saturday and Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 80/51, Thursday: 80/51, Friday: 58/34, Saturday: 61/40, Sunday: 66/56.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Small craft advisory conditions will be possible due to northerly winds of 20 to 25mph Friday morning through Saturday morning as a strong cold front sweeps through the area. A few thunderstorms are also expected with this boundary Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Thanksgiving Day has a 20 percent slight chance of showers during the day with an increase to 60 percent in the evening. Friday has a 20 percent chance of showers and clearing up in the evening. Saturday and Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 82/68, Thursday: 82/48, Friday: 57/34, Saturday: 59/39, Sunday: 65/56.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Thanksgiving Day has a 30 percent chance of showers during the day with an increase to 60 percent in the evening. Friday through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 83/65, Thursday: 83/46, Friday: 57/30, Saturday: 59/35, Sunday: 64/54.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Thanksgiving Day has a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 40 percent in the evening. Friday through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and mostly clear.
Temperatures: Today: 80/66, Thursday: 75/32, Friday: 55/29, Saturday: 63/31, Sunday: 63/51.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong cold front will move across the area on Thanksgiving Day with showers and thunderstorms developing and spreading eastward along and ahead of this cold front. Any organized clusters of thunderstorms will be capable of producing some damaging winds during the warmest part of the day. The threat for damaging winds will continue into the late afternoon as the warm and moist southerly winds feed thunderstorm development. Once the cold front moves into an area, the threat for damaging winds will end and temperatures will fall rather dramatically. Expect a cold rain to slowly push out during the overnight. Some light rain may linger over Louisiana early Friday morning. Under clear skies expect temperatures to be below freezing for Saturday. Expect a slow warm up late in the weekend. Then early next week, another strong upper level disturbance will take aim on the I-20 corridor as we start the new week bringing back strong thunderstorms with possible damaging winds by late Monday into Tuesday.

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 - November 10, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be sunny and clear with patchy fog moving in late this evening and early tomorrow morning. Saturday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance of showers throughout the day moving on into Sunday.
Temperatures: Today: 77/50, Thursday: 78/54, Friday: 77/58, Saturday: 78/57, Sunday: 72/60.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Fog is possible again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning and again Thursday night into Friday morning as low level moisture continues to filter back into the region. Slightly stronger winds just above the surface could help keep fog on the light end.

Thunderstorms will be possible Sunday through Tuesday as a cold front approaches, stalls out and then finally moves through the area. Conditions do not appear favorable for widespread severe storms at this time. However, a few strong to severe storms are possible mainly Tuesday with the main frontal passage. In addition locally heavy rainfall will be possible.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Thursday will be mostly cloudy with patchy fog moving in late this evening and early tomorrow morning. Friday will be mostly cloudy during the day with a 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Both Saturday and Sunday have a 20-40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 78/61, Thursday: 81/58, Friday: 77/63, Saturday: 75/53, Sunday: 63/53.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.


CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and Thursday will be mostly sunny with patchy fog moving in late this evening and early tomorrow morning. Friday will be mostly sunny during the day with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Both Saturday and Sunday have a 20-40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 78/58, Thursday: 81/55, Friday: 78/60, Saturday: 67/49, Sunday: 65/60.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be sunny turning cloudy in the evenings. Friday there will be a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 50 percent in the evening. Saturday will have a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Sunday is forecasted to be mostly sunny.
Temperatures: Today: 77/59, Thursday: 77/59, Friday: 77/50, Saturday: 63/41, Sunday: 65/46.
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 - November 3, 2010

Statewide Burn Ban Lifted

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have lifted the cease and desist order on private burning, pursuant to his authority under R.S. 40:1563. With recent recordings of rain fall statewide, conditions have improved to allow such burning activities. Citizens are advised to proceed with caution in conducting outdoor burning including not leaving fires unattended and keeping a 100 foot area clear from vegetation, buildings and wooded areas. In addition, local governments and fire departments should be consulted as to any local concerns since this statewide ban has been lifted.

This order is effective as of 1300 Hours, November 3, 2010

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 60-70 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Thursday will be partly cloudy with a 30 percent slight chance of showers and clearing up in the evening. Friday through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 74/59, Thursday: 69/41, Friday: 64/37, Saturday: 66/37, Sunday: 69/43.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will continue today and into the overnight hours. Widespread severe weather is not expected.

Small craft conditions are expected Thursday through Friday night as north winds increase to 25 to 32mph and seas build up to 10 feet.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening. Thursday through Sunday are forecast to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 68/54, Thursday: 69/43, Friday: 66/37, Saturday: 68/43, Sunday: 72/49.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening. Thursday through Sunday are forecast to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 72/50, Thursday: 67/40, Friday: 65/33, Saturday: 68/40, Sunday: 72/44.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 30 percent in the evening. Thursday through Sunday are forecast to be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 65/46, Thursday: 68/40, Friday: 64/35, Saturday: 69/42, Sunday: 70/48.
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 - November 1, 2010

Statewide Burn Ban

On Thursday, October 21, 2010, Governor Jindal issued a State of Emergency – Proclamation No. 84 BJ 2010 – Imminent Threat of Wildfire posed by continuing drought conditions.
The proclamation can be viewed at the following: http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=home&catID=8

The State Fire Marshal, Butch Browning and Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to his authority under R.S. 40:1563. This order is effective as of October 3, 2010, and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 50 percent in the evening. Tuesday has a 90 percent chance of showers decreasing in the evening to 70 percent. Wednesday there will be a 50-60 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Thursday there will be a 20 percent slight chance of shower and clearing up in the evening. Friday is forecasted to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 81/68, Tuesday: 74/62, Wednesday: 76/60, Thursday: 70/43, Friday: 67/40.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Showers and a few thunderstorms will return late Monday and continue off and on through Wednesday night. At this time the heaviest rainfall, will occur Monday night and Tuesday, especially northwest of a line from Thibodaux to Bogalusa. Rain totals of two to three inches are possible, with locally higher amounts.

Small craft conditions will be possible Thursday through Saturday as north winds increase to 25 to 30 MPH and seas build up to 8 feet.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 60 percent in the evening and into Tuesday. Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday there is a 40 percent chance of showers. Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 83/67, Tuesday: 75/56, Wednesday: 68/55, Thursday: 69/48, Friday: 67/39.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An increase in Gulf moisture, combined with a growing unstable air mass and an upper level disturbance, will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms today becoming more numerous tonight. A few of the storms from late this afternoon through this evening may be on the strong side producing gusty winds, heavy rainfall and numerous lightning strikes.

An upper level low will slowly move across the area on Tuesday into Wednesday. Widespread rainfall will occur with this system with rainfall totals averaging between 1 to 3 inches. Due to the ongoing dry conditions, these rainfall amounts are not expected to create any hydrological problems. However, some ponding of water on roadways may occur if these amounts fall in a short period of time. Drier and much cooler conditions are expected on Thursday through the remainder of the week as a cold front pushes through the region.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 60 percent in the evening and into Tuesday. Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday has a 40-50 percent chance of showers. Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 82/66, Tuesday: 75/58, Wednesday: 69/51, Thursday: 68/44, Friday: 66/37.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An increase in Gulf moisture, combined with a growing unstable air mass and an upper level disturbance, will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms today becoming more numerous tonight. A few of the storms from late this afternoon through this evening may be on the strong side producing gusty winds, heavy rainfall and numerous lightning strikes.

An upper level low will slowly move across the area on Tuesday into Wednesday. Widespread rainfall will occur with this system, with rainfall totals averaging between 1 to 3 inches. Due to the ongoing dry conditions, these rainfall amounts are not expected to create any hydrological problems. However, some ponding of water on roadways may occur if these amounts fall in a short period of time. Drier and much cooler conditions are expected on Thursday through the remainder of the week as a cold front pushes through the region.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with an increase to 60 percent in the evening and into Tuesday. Wednesday there will be a 30 percent chance of showers during the day and partly cloudy in the evening. Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be sunny and mostly clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 78/60, Tuesday: 67/51, Wednesday: 66/44, Thursday: 67/40, Friday: 65/38.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop later in the afternoon as a low pressure system approaches from the west. This activity will begin to increase in coverage during the evening and into the overnight hours, particularly across north central Louisiana. A few of the stronger storms may produce small hail and gusty winds. However, widespread severe weather is not anticipated at this time.

Rainfall with some embedded thunderstorms will become widespread into Tuesday, and begin to diminish by early Wednesday. Rainfall amounts of two to over three inches are possible during this period across north central Louisiana, while southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma will generally see between one and two inches of rain.

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