SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny during the day with mostly cloudy skies in the evening and patchy fog after midnight. Tuesday have a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day with increase to 60 percent in the evening moving on into Wednesday. Thursday and Friday is forecasted to be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 81/63, Tuesday: 82/68, Wednesday: 78/55, Thursday: 73/50 Friday: 75/55.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A weak cold front is expected to stall near the coast and south of Lake Pontchartrain this afternoon. There is slight chance of thunderstorms near the frontal boundary this afternoon as temperatures warm above 80 degrees once again. Severe thunderstorms are not expected, but gusty winds and occasional lightning strikes will be possible with a few storms. Areas of patchy fog are expected to develop again late tonight and early Tuesday morning. There will be a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, and on into Wednesday morning as a series of upper level disturbances and a slow moving cold front move into the region. Large hail and strong, possibly damaging winds will be the main threats with a lesser threat of isolated tornadoes. There will also be the potential for heavy rainfall, with many areas possibly receiving 1 to 3 inches of rain late Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Local amounts of 3 to 5 inches will be possible in areas that see repeat thunderstorms.
The Mississippi River at Red River Landing is currently at 50.45 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is 48 to 55 feet. The river is expected to rise to 51 on Thursday. POTENTIAL IMPACT: At 50 to 51 feet, all river islands along the reach from red river landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps and river bottom farm land will be under water.
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny during the day with mostly cloudy skies in the evening. Tuesday have a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms during the day with increase to 50 percent in the evening. Wednesday has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorm with a decrease to 20 percent in the evening moving on into Thursday. Friday is forecasted to be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening.
Temperatures: Today: 76/59, Tuesday: 82/66, Wednesday: 73/51, Thursday: 73/53, Friday: 78/54.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong cold front will push across the area Tuesday night into early Wednesday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms may be strong to severe, with large hail and gusty winds the main threats. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible.
The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.18 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to rise to 5.9 feet by Thursday.
POTENTIAL IMPACT: At 5 feet, 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. The impact on river side industry will lessen as the river begins to recede.
CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny during the day with mostly cloudy skies in the evening. Tuesday have a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms during the day with increase to 50 percent in the evening. Wednesday has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorm with a decrease to 20 percent in the evening moving on into Thursday. Friday is forecasted to be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening.
Temperatures: Today: 69/55, Tuesday: 80/61, Wednesday: 68/48, Thursday: 70/50, Friday: 74/49.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong cold front will push across the area Tuesday night into early Wednesday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms may be strong to severe, with large hail and gusty winds the main threats. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible.
NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny during the day with a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Tuesday will have a 40 percent slight chance of thunderstorms during the day with increase to 60 percent in the evening. Wednesday and Thursday has a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorm. Friday is forecasted to be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening.
Temperatures: Today: 64/49, Tuesday: 70/48, Wednesday: 66/44, Thursday: 66/49, Friday: 72/51.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.
The Mississippi River at Natchez, Mississippi is currently at 49.1 feet (Minor Flood Stage). Minor flood stage is from 48 to 51 feet. The river is expected to crest at 49.5 feet on Thursday then begin falling.
POTENTIAL IMPACT: Between 48 and 51 feet, Carthage Point Road on the Mississippi State side of the river becomes impassable. There are no significant impacts on the Louisiana State side at this stage
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