LOUISIANA WEATHER - July 29, 2011

TROPICAL STORM DON:
GOHSEP and the National Weather Service in conjunction with The National Hurricane Center are monitoring Tropical Storm Don located about 255 miles southeast of Corpus Christi Texas.  TS Don is tracking west-northwest at a forward speed of 14 mph. Don is forecast to make landfall near Baffin Bay around midnight tonight.  Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 36 hours; however Don is forecast to remain a tropical storm. There will be minimal local impacts to southwest Louisiana to include a small rise in tides and slightly enhanced rain chances mainly along the Interstate 10 corridor.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today there is a 40 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms and partly cloudy evening skies. Saturday and Sunday will see a 20-30 percent chance of scattered and isolated thunderstorms throughout the day. Monday shows an increase of daytime thunderstorms to 40 percent with a decrease in the evening to 20 percent continuing into Tuesday.
Temperatures: Today: 92/76, Saturday: 92/76, Sunday: 94/77, Monday: 95/76, Tuesday: 94/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected today. A few of the showers and thunderstorms may produce wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph and will also be capable of producing frequent lightning and brief periods of locally heavy rainfall.

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each day, mainly during the afternoon hours. High temperatures will rise into the mid 90s across most areas each day. With a moist air mass in place, heat index values will likely reach or exceed 105 degrees over a large portion of the area for a few hours each afternoon.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 20 percent in the evening. Saturday through Monday will see a 20-30 percent slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day. Tuesday is forecast to have a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day decreasing in the evening to a 20 percent chance.
Temperatures: Today: 88/77, Saturday: 91/76, Sunday: 95/77, Monday: 95/77, Tuesday: 95/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms can be expected through the afternoon hours. The main threat from these storms will be localized heavy rains of 1 to 2 inches over a short period of time, which will quickly result in ponding of water on roadways. As Tropical Storm Don makes landfall across the lower Texas coast this evening, the chances of showers and thunderstorms will decrease from east to west during the overnight hours. Another weakness aloft will bring increased chances of showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday, diminishing later in the week as high pressure aloft continues over the central and southern United States.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 20 percent in the evening. Saturday and Sunday will see a 20 percent slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day. Monday and Tuesday is forecast to have a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day then decreasing in the evening to 20 percent.
Temperatures: Today: 90/75, Saturday: 93/75, Sunday: 96/76, Monday: 96/76, Tuesday: 96/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms can be expected through the afternoon hours. The main threat from these storms will be localized heavy rains of 1 to 2 inches over a short period of time, which will quickly result in ponding of water on roadways.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 30 percent chance in the evenings. Saturday through Monday will see a 20-30 percent slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day. Tuesday is forecast to be sunny and hot with partly cloudy evening skies.
Temperatures: Today: 92/76, Saturday: 97/77, Sunday: 100/78, Monday: 101/78, Tuesday: 102/79.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will increase across the four state region today. The better potential for convection development will be over east Texas into northwest and north central Louisiana. The showers and thunderstorms should move to the west and northwest. Any thunderstorm that develops will have the potential to produce strong and gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. With the increased rain chances and cloud cover, daytime temperatures will be lower. Heat index values will also be lower.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 28, 2011

TROPICAL STORM DON
TS Don is tracking west-northwest at a forward speed of 10mph. The center of TS Don should cross the central Gulf of Mexico today, approach the Texas coast on Friday and reach the Texas coast late Friday night or Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45mph with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 36 hours; however Don is forecast to remain a tropical storm. There will be minimal local impacts to southwest Louisiana to include a small rise in tides and slightly enhanced rain chances.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today there is an 80 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 20 percent in the evening. Saturday through Monday will see a 20-30 percent chance of scattered and isolated thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 90/77, Friday: 95/77, Saturday: 95/76, Sunday: 93/76, Monday: 95/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Numerous showers and thunderstorms will occur across the area today as deep tropical moisture continues over the region and Tropical Storm Don moves westward across the central Gulf of Mexico. Over the coastal waters, southeast winds will increase to 15 to 20 mph with seas building to 4 to 6 feet through tonight. In addition, waterspouts will remain a threat mainly through early afternoon today. Since storm motion will bring showers and thunderstorms on shore today, any waterspouts that occur will have a high potential of moving inland before dissipating. Waterspout potential will begin to ease during the afternoon.

Tropical Storm Don is expected to make landfall along the lower Texas coast shortly after midnight Saturday morning. As Don moves farther west, winds and seas will subside across the coastal waters for the weekend. Showers and thunderstorms will decrease in coverage over the weekend allowing daytime high temperatures to rise into the mid 90s across most areas. Heat index values will likely reach or exceed 105 degrees. A return to scattered daytime thunderstorms is expected during the early part of next week.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Friday has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 30 percent in the evenings. Saturday through Monday will see a 20-30 percent slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 90/78, Friday: 90/77, Saturday: 91/76, Sunday: 95/77, Monday: 95/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected again today through the evening hours, with the highest chances continuing over lower Acadiana. Like yesterday, a few of the storms could produce wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, frequent lightning and heavy rains of 1 to 2 inches over a short period of time, which will quickly result in ponding of water on roadways.

Lingering moisture across the northern Gulf coupled with the northern fringes of Tropical Storm Don will continue the chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday into Saturday. Tropical Storm Don is expected to make landfall across the lower Texas coast early Saturday morning. As the system moves further inland across the Rio Grande Valley, the chances of showers and thunderstorms will decrease from east to west during the day Saturday. For the remainder of the weekend through Wednesday of next week, the mid to upper level high will be the dominate weather feature.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and Friday has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent in the evenings. Saturday through Monday will see a 20-30 percent slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day
Temperatures: Today: 91/76, Friday: 93/75, Saturday: 93/75, Sunday: 96/76, Monday: 96/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected again today through the evening hours, with the highest chances continuing over lower Acadiana. Like yesterday, a few of the storms could produce wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, frequent lightning and heavy rains of 1 to 2 inches over a short period of time, which will quickly result in ponding of water on roadways.

Lingering moisture across the northern Gulf coupled with the northern fringes of Tropical Storm Don will continue the chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday into Saturday. Tropical Storm Don is expected to make landfall across the lower Texas coast early Saturday morning. As the system moves further inland across the Rio Grande Valley, the chances of showers and thunderstorms will decrease from east to west during the day Saturday. For the remainder of the weekend through Wednesday of next week, the mid to upper level high will be the dominate weather feature.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and Friday has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 30 percent in the evenings. Saturday through Monday will see a 20-30 percent slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day
Temperatures: Today: 91/76, Friday: 93/75, Saturday: 93/75, Sunday: 96/76, Monday: 96/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible today across much of the four state region, as a series of upper level disturbances drift north into the region from south Louisiana. Any thunderstorm that develops will have the potential to produce strong and gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. The storms should diminish this evening with the loss of daytime heating. However, additional shower and thunderstorm redevelopment will be possible overnight as this disturbance lingers over the area.

Brief heavy rainfall, strong gusty winds and frequent lightning will be possible from the stronger storms this weekend and into early next week. Very hot and humid conditions will return to much of the region this weekend and early next week, as the upper level ridge of high pressure begins to build back east across the plains and Mississippi Valley.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 July 26, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has an 80 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 40 percent in the evening. Wednesday through Saturday is forecasted to have a 40-60 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms during the day, decreasing to 30 percent each evening.
Temperatures: Today: 89/75, Wednesday: 90/75, Thursday: 91/76, Friday: 92/78, Saturday: 94/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected across the area again today, into the evening hours and persist through much of the remainder of work week. The best chance for precipitation will be from the mid and late morning hours through the afternoon. Some of the showers and thunderstorms could produce locally heavy amounts of rain in a relatively short period of time. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches can be expected today with localized 3 to 4 inch amounts possible. A flash flood watch is in effect through 7 pm this evening. Although severe thunderstorm development is not expected over land areas today, a few thunderstorms over the coastal waters and tidal lakes could produce waterspouts.

A somewhat drier pattern is expected to take hold over the weekend with showers and thunderstorms becoming more scattered in nature. This means temperatures will be rising into the mid 90s for highs over many areas over the weekend with heat index values likely reaching or exceeding 105 degrees.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 30 percent in the evenings and continuing on into Saturday.
Temperatures: Today: 92/78, Wednesday: 93/79, Thursday: 93/77, Friday: 94/77, Saturday: 94/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected again through this evening and through the rest of the week, as a very moist and unstable air mass combines with a weakness in the atmosphere aloft. Although severe weather is not expected, a few of the storms could produce wind gusts to 40 mph and frequent dangerous lightning along with heavy rains which will quickly result in ponding of water on roadways. On the coastal waters the storms will produce brief gusty winds, rough seas and heavy rains reducing the visibility to a mile or less.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Friday has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 30 percent each evening. Saturday is forecast to have a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day.
Temperatures: Today: 93/76, Wednesday: 94/76, Thursday: 94/75, Friday: 95/75, Saturday: 96/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected again through this evening and through the rest of the week, as a very moist and unstable air mass combines with a weakness in the atmosphere aloft. Although severe weather is not expected, a few of the storms could produce wind gusts to 40 mph and frequent dangerous lightning along with heavy rains which will quickly result in ponding of water on roadways. On the coastal waters the storms will produce brief gusty winds, rough seas and heavy rains reducing the visibility to a mile or less.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday has a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day each day. Thursday and Friday is forecasted to have a 30-40 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day each day. Thunderstorms will decrease to 20 percent on Saturday.
Temperatures: Today: 100/78, Wednesday: 101/78, Thursday: 99/78, Friday: 97/78, Saturday: 98/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A heat advisory remains in effect through 9 pm this evening for northwest Louisiana, west of a Prescott and Lewisville Arkansas, to Bossier City and Many Louisiana line. Afternoon temperatures will again range from the upper 90s to in excess of 100 degrees. These temperatures, when combined with the increased humidity, will produce heat index values in excess of 105 degrees this afternoon and early evening across the advisory area.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this morning across the region, as one upper level disturbance over eastern Oklahoma drops south across northeast Texas, while a separate disturbance over west central Mississippi drifts south as well and enhances thunderstorm development over northeast Louisiana. Any thunderstorm that develops will have the potential to produce strong and gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. These storms should diminish from north to south by this afternoon.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 25, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday has a 50-60 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 30 percent each evening.
Temperatures: Today: 89/75, Tuesday: 90/75, Wednesday: 92/75, Thursday: 91/76, Friday: 92/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected again today and locally heavy rainfall amounts will be possible in a relatively short period of time. The showers and thunderstorms will diminish during the evening hours. A wetter than normal pattern will persist during much of the remainder of the work week with numerous occurrences of showers and thunderstorms expected, especially during the daytime hours. Severe thunderstorms are not expected, however a few strong storms are possible each day with strong gusty winds and lightning strikes. Waterspouts will be possible over the tidal lakes and coastal waters.

A somewhat drier pattern is expected to take hold over the weekend with showers and thunderstorms becoming more scattered in nature. This means temperatures will be rising into the mid 90s for highs over many areas over the weekend with heat index values likely reaching or exceeding 105 degrees.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evening. Tuesday through the rest of the week is forecast to have a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 93/78, Tuesday: 93/78, Wednesday: 93/78, Thursday: 95/77, Friday: 94/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected again through this evening and through the rest of the week, as a very moist and unstable air mass combines with a weakness in the atmosphere aloft. Although severe weather is not expected, a few of the storms could produce wind gusts to 40 mph and frequent dangerous lightning along with heavy rains which will quickly result in ponding of water on roadways. On the coastal waters the storms will produce brief gusty winds, rough seas and heavy rains reducing the visibility to a mile or less. The combination of high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and relative humidity values of 40 to 50 percent will produce heat index values of 103 to 107 degrees.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evening. Thursday and Friday is forecast to have a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 94/76, Tuesday: 95/76, Wednesday: 95/75, Thursday: 96/75, Friday: 95/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected again through this evening and through the rest of the week, as a very moist and unstable air mass combines with a weakness in the atmosphere aloft. Although severe weather is not expected, a few of the storms could produce wind gusts to 40 mph and frequent dangerous lightning along with heavy rains which will quickly result in ponding of water on roadways. On the coastal waters the storms will produce brief gusty winds, rough seas and heavy rains reducing the visibility to a mile or less. The combination of high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and relative humidity values of 40 to 50 percent will produce heat index values of 103 to 107 degrees.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and Tuesday has a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Wednesday will be mostly sunny and hot with cloudy evening skies. Thunderstorms return back on Thursday and Friday with a 20 percent chance of rain throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 100/78, Tuesday: 100/78, Wednesday: 102/78, Thursday: 101/78, Friday: 100/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A heat advisory remains in effect through 9 pm this evening for northwest Louisiana, west of a Prescott and Lewisville Arkansas, to Bossier City and Many Louisiana line. Afternoon temperatures will again range from the upper 90s to in excess of 100 degrees. These temperatures, when combined with the increased humidity, will produce heat index values in excess of 105 degrees this afternoon and early evening across the advisory area. Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible today and tonight, as an upper level disturbance drifts south across the region ahead of a large dome of high pressure aloft centered over Oklahoma and north Texas. Any thunderstorm that develops will have the potential to produce strong and gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 19, 2011

SPRING/SUMMER DROUGHT STATUS:
Due to a drier than normal winter coupled with a drier than normal spring, the latest weekly drought assessment from the National Weather Service shows all of Louisiana still in a drought condition. The projection through September calls for conditions to persist or intensify in the northern region of the State with some improvement projected for the central, southwest and southeast regions. Drought impacts are projected to ease in the extreme southeast region.

The following link provides graphics illustrating the current and projected status for Louisiana.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

Statewide Burn Ban

State Fire Marshal H. "Butch" Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain will rescind the "Cease and Desist on Outdoor Burning" order, effective Thursday July 21, 2011 at 08:00am, the statewide ban on burning will be lifted, subject to any parish or municipal regulations.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms with mostly clear evening skies. Wednesday will be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening. Thursday through Saturday has a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day and partly cloudy skies in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 93/73, Wednesday: 94/74, Thursday: 93/75, Friday: 94/76, Saturday: 93/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible today and continue to be possible each day through the weekend. A few strong storms will be possible mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours. The main threats will be gusty winds, frequent lightning and brief heavy downpours.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 50 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 20 percent in the evening. Wednesday through Saturday has a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and evening.
Temperatures: Today: 91/76, Wednesday: 92/76, Thursday: 94/77, Friday: 95/77, Saturday: 94/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The combination of deep tropical moisture over the area with a disturbance moving west will allow for numerous showers and thunderstorms across the area today. Due to the high moisture content and expected slow movement of the stronger showers and storms today, heavy rainfall with amounts of 1 to 3 inches may fall in isolated locations in a short amount of time. This will lead to ponding of water on roadways and minor street flooding in low lying urban drainage areas. Also, frequent cloud to ground lightning may occur with the storms. Shower and thunderstorm chances will decrease with just a slight chance for rain each day. With lower rain chances, afternoon highs will return to the middle 90s with heat index readings of 100-105 degrees from mid to late week.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday has a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day with some evenings being partly cloudy.
Temperatures: Today: 93/74, Wednesday: 95/74, Thursday: 95/74, Friday: 96/76, Saturday: 96/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The combination of deep tropical moisture over the area with a disturbance moving west will allow for numerous showers and thunderstorms across the area today. Due to the high moisture content and expected slow movement of the stronger showers and storms today, heavy rainfall with amounts of 1 to 3 inches may fall in isolated locations in a short amount of time. This will lead to ponding of water on roadways and minor street flooding in low lying urban drainage areas. Also, frequent cloud to ground lightning may occur with the storms. Shower and thunderstorm chances will decrease with just a slight chance for rain each day. With lower rain chances, afternoon highs will return to the middle 90s with heat index readings of 100-105 degrees from mid to late week.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day with tonight and Wednesday night having cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 98/76, Wednesday: 97/75, Thursday: 99/76, Friday: 98/76, Saturday: 100/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Afternoon temperatures will range from the middle 90s to around 100 degrees today. These temperatures, when combined with the humidity, will produce heat index values from near 100 to around 105 degrees. In addition, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening across most of the region. Any thunderstorm that develops will have the potential to produce strong and gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. Temperatures will remain in the mid 90s to around 102 degrees through much of the remainder of the work week and through the weekend, as a large upper level ridge of high pressure persists across the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible. Any thunderstorms that develop will be capable of producing strong and gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 18, 2011

Statewide Burn Ban To Be Rescinded

The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to R.S. 40:1563, effective on 1 June 2011.

State Fire Marshal H. "Butch" Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain will rescind the "Cease and Desist on Outdoor Burning" order, effective Thursday July 21, 2011 at 08:00am, the statewide ban on burning will be lifted, subject to any parish or municipal regulations.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent in the evening. Tuesday through Friday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day and mostly clear to partly cloudy skies in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 90/74, Tuesday: 95/74, Wednesday: 92/76, Thursday: 94/77, Friday: 94/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to remain a threat across southern Mississippi and southeast Louisiana today. The stronger storms will likely remain below severe limits with one or two producing winds up to 30 mph. Isolated heavy rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches will be possible today. This will cause some low lying areas including roadways to flood temporarily. Waterspouts will be likely today over most marine areas.

Thunderstorm numbers will decrease starting Tuesday but a few strong storms will continue to be possible mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours. The main threats will be gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Saturday has a 50-60 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms with a decreasing percentage in the evenings. Wednesday through Friday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day and partly cloudy each evening.
Temperatures: Today: 91/75, Tuesday: 90/76, Wednesday: 94/76, Thursday: 95/77, Friday: 95/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The combination of deep tropical moisture over the area with a disturbance passing east to west will allow showers and thunderstorms to develop this morning, becoming more numerous during the afternoon. The showers and thunderstorms will diminish this evening with the loss of daytime heating. Due to the high moisture content and expected slow movement of the stronger showers and storms today, heavy rainfall with amounts of 1 to 3 inches may fall in isolated locations in a short amount of time. This will lead to ponding of water on roadways and minor street flooding in low lying urban drainage areas. Also, frequent cloud to ground lightning may occur with the storms.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms with localized heavy rainfall and frequent lightning can be expected again Tuesday with the best chances occurring from late morning through the afternoon. Rain chances will decrease from Wednesday through the weekend. With lower rain chances, afternoon highs will return to the middle 90s with heat index readings of 100-105 degrees from mid to late week.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and Saturday has a 40-60 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms with a decrease to 20 percent tonight. Wednesday through Friday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day and partly cloudy in the evenings each day.
Temperatures: Today: 92/74, Tuesday: 93/73, Wednesday: 96/75, Thursday: 97/75, Friday: 97/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The combination of deep tropical moisture over the area with a disturbance passing east to west aloft will allow showers and thunderstorms to develop this morning, becoming more numerous during the afternoon. The showers and thunderstorms will diminish this evening with the loss of daytime heating. Due to the high moisture content and expected slow movement of the stronger showers and storms today, heavy rainfall with amounts of 1 to 3 inches may fall in isolated locations in a short amount of time. This will lead to ponding of water on roadways and minor street flooding in low lying urban drainage areas. Also, frequent cloud to ground lightning may occur with the storms.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms with localized heavy rainfall and frequent lightning can be expected again Tuesday with the best chances occurring from late morning through the afternoon. Rain chances will decrease from Wednesday through the weekend. With lower rain chances, afternoon highs will return to the middle 90s with heat index readings of 100-105 degrees from mid to late week.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and Tuesday has a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day. Wednesday will be partly sunny and hot during the day with evening skies being mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms returns again on Thursday and Friday.
Temperatures: Today: 92/74, Tuesday: 93/73, Wednesday: 96/75, Thursday: 97/75, Friday: 97/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Afternoon temperatures will range from the middle 90s to around 100 degrees today. These temperatures, when combined with the humidity, will produce heat index values from the upper 90s to around 105 degrees. In addition, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening across most of the region. Any thunderstorm that develops will have the potential to produce strong and gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning.

Temperatures will remain in the upper 90s to around 102 degrees through much of the week and through the weekend, as a large upper level ridge of high pressure persists across the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the coming weekend, but rain chances will become more isolated through the remainder of the week as the ridge strengthens. Any thunderstorms that develop will be capable of producing strong and gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 15, 2011

SPRING/SUMMER DROUGHT STATUS:
Due to a drier than normal winter coupled with a drier than normal spring, the latest weekly drought assessment from the National Weather Service shows all of Louisiana still in a drought condition. The projection through September calls for conditions to persist or intensify in the northern region of the State with some improvement projected for the central, southwest and southeast regions. Drought impacts are projected to ease in the extreme southeast region.

The following link provides graphics illustrating the current and projected status for Louisiana.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

Statewide Burn Ban

The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to R.S. 40:1563. This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

For more information visit the following: http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/

 

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today and Saturday has a 60-70 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 20-30 percent in the evenings. Sunday through Tuesday has a 20-40 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night.
Temperatures: Today: 91/75, Saturday: 93/76, Sunday: 93/74, Monday: 93/75, Tuesday: 96/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today. A few of the thunderstorms may become strong with the main threats being strong winds, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall which may cause ponding of water on roads. A higher than usual waterspout threat can be expected over marine areas.

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible each day but will be most numerous on Saturday. However, a few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours. The main threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain. Waterspout activity will be possible over marine areas.

Heat index values should rise to near 105 degrees each afternoon through at least Sunday outside of rain areas.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Saturday has a 60 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms with a decreasing percentage in the evening. Sunday through Tuesday has a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day, each day.
Temperatures: Today: 88/77, Saturday: 98/77, Sunday: 92/75, Monday: 94/76, Tuesday: 93/76 .
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Beneficial showers and thunderstorms should be more numerous this afternoon thanks to moisture loading up into the area from the Caribbean.

One to three inches of additional rain is possible through Saturday with a few areas having higher amounts, not so much on Sunday and Monday as high pressure builds back into the area from the north. Broad low pressure from the eastern Gulf will bring back scattered showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday. Back to warm and dry conditions by Thursday as high pressure sets up over the southeast.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and Saturday will have a 50-60 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 20-30 percent in the evenings. Sunday through Tuesday has a 20-40 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day, each day.
Temperatures: Today: 89/77, Saturday: 87/77, Sunday: 92/74, Monday: 95/76, Tuesday: 95/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Beneficial showers and thunderstorms should be more numerous this afternoon thanks to moisture loading up into the area from the Caribbean.

One to three inches of additional rain is possible through Saturday with a few areas having higher amounts, not so much on Sunday and Monday as high pressure builds back into the area from the north. Broad low pressure from the eastern Gulf will bring back scattered showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday. Back to warm and dry conditions by Thursday as high pressure sets up over the southeast.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday has a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night.
Temperatures: Today: 96/78, Saturday: 97/78, Sunday: 95/78, Monday: 96/78, Tuesday: 98/79.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible again today across most of the region and will continue into the weekend and through early next week. Any storms that develop will have the potential to produce strong gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning.

Thunderstorm chances will continue into the weekend and through early next week, as a series of disturbances move over the four state region. Any storms that develop will be capable of producing frequent lightning, heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 14, 2011

SPRING/SUMMER DROUGHT STATUS:
Due to a drier than normal winter coupled with a drier than normal spring, the latest weekly drought assessment from the National Weather Service shows all of Louisiana still in a drought condition. The projection through September calls for conditions to persist or intensify in the northern region of the State with some improvement projected for the central, southwest and southeast regions. Drought impacts are projected to ease in the extreme southeast region.

The following link provides graphics illustrating the current and projected status for Louisiana.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

Statewide Burn Ban

The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to R.S. 40:1563. This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

For more information visit the following: http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent tonight. Friday and Saturday has a 60 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent at night. Sunday has a 40 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 20 percent at night. Monday has a slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night.
Temperatures: Today: 95/77, Friday: 95/76, Saturday: 94/77, Sunday: 94/75, Monday: 93/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. A few of the thunderstorms may become strong with the main threats being strong winds to 40 mph, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall which may cause ponding of water on roads. A higher than usual waterspout threat can be expected over marine areas. Heat index values will be near 105 degrees at times outside rain areas through this afternoon.

Scattered-to-numerous thunderstorms will be possible each day. Organized severe weather is not anticipated. However, a few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible mainly during the afternoon hours. The main threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain. Waterspout activity will be possible over marine areas. Heat index values should remain around 105 degrees each afternoon through at least Sunday outside of rain areas.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Friday has a 50 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 40 percent tonight and 20 percent tomorrow night. Saturday through Monday has a 40 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent at night Saturday and Sunday and 20 percent Monday.
Temperatures: Today: 95/76, Friday: 94/76, Saturday: 93/77, Sunday: 93/77, Monday: 93/76 .
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Beneficial scattered showers and thunderstorms will initially move into central Louisiana early this morning tapering off shortly after daybreak only to reform again this afternoon over the rest of the area. After a pause this evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms will reform after midnight.

The moist pattern should continue with scattered showers and thunderstorms each day through Sunday. Total rainfall amounts between one and two inches with locally higher amounts are possible through Sunday. Showers taper off beginning on Tuesday.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and Friday will have a 50 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 40 percent at night tonight and 30 percent tomorrow night. Saturday has a 40 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent at night. Sunday has a 50 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent at night. Monday has a 40 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 20 percent at night.
Temperatures: Today: 96/76, Friday: 94/77, Saturday: 96/76, Sunday: 91/77, Monday: 95/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Beneficial scattered showers and thunderstorms will initially move into central Louisiana early this morning tapering off shortly after daybreak only to reform again this afternoon over the rest of the area. After a pause this evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms will reform after midnight.

The moist pattern should continue with scattered showers and thunderstorms each day through Sunday. Total rainfall amounts between one and two inches with locally higher amounts are possible through Sunday. Showers taper off beginning on Tuesday.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 50 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent tonight. Friday has a 40 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 30 percent at night. Saturday has a 30 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 20 percent at night. Sunday has a 30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night. Monday has a 30 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 20 percent at night.
Temperatures: Today: 98/79, Friday: 97/76, Saturday: 97/77, Sunday: 97/76, Monday: 98/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High temperatures near or above 100 degrees will combine with elevated humidity levels to produce heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees. Therefore, a heat advisory is in effect through this evening which means there is an increased chance for heat related injuries. In addition, isolated-to-scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening across most of the region. Any storms that develop will have the potential to produce strong gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 July 13, 2011

SPRING/SUMMER DROUGHT STATUS:
Due to a drier than normal winter coupled with a drier than normal spring, the latest weekly drought assessment from the National Weather Service shows all of Louisiana still in a drought condition. The projection through September calls for conditions to persist or intensify in the northern region of the State with some improvement projected for the central, southwest and southeast regions. Drought impacts are projected to ease in the extreme southeast region.

The following link provides graphics illustrating the current and projected status for Louisiana.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

Statewide Burn Ban

The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to R.S. 40:1563. This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

For more information visit the following: http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: There is a 70 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day today decreasing to 30 percent in the evening. Thursday through Saturday will have a 50-60 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day each day decreasing to 20-30 percent in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 92/77, Thursday: 95/77, Friday: 93/77, Saturday: 94/77, Sunday: 93/74.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today and will be possible each day through Sunday. A few of these may become strong to severe mainly during the afternoon hours. The main threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief, heavy rain. Waterspout activity will be possible over marine areas.

Heat index values should remain around 105 degrees each afternoon through much of the week outside of rain areas.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Friday there is a 30-40 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evenings and continuing into Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures: Today: 97/76, Thursday: 90/76, Friday: 92/77, Saturday: 93/78, Sunday: 94/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Afternoon heat index readings around 104 north of Highway 190 and readings around 102 along the I-10 corridor can be expected.
Scattered afternoon shower and thunderstorm activity should continue into next week.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will have a 30-50 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 98/77, Thursday: 93/77, Friday: 95/75, Saturday: 96/76, Sunday: 95/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Afternoon heat index readings around 104 north of Highway 190 and readings around 102 along the I-10 corridor can be expected.
Scattered afternoon shower and thunderstorm activity should continue into next week.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will have a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 99/78, Thursday: 98/79, Friday: 97/78, Saturday: 99/78, Sunday: 97/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High temperatures near or above 100 degrees will combine with elevated humidity to produce heat index values at or above 105 degrees. Therefore, a heat advisory is in effect through this evening, which means there is an increase chance for heat related injuries. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will also be possible this afternoon across most of the region. These thunderstorm chances will continue to increase into the weekend and through early next week, as a series of disturbance moves over the four-state area. Any storms that develop will be capable of producing dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall and strong downburst winds.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 12, 2011

SPRING/SUMMER DROUGHT STATUS:
Due to a drier than normal winter coupled with a drier than normal spring, the latest weekly drought assessment from the National Weather Service shows all of Louisiana still in a drought condition. The projection through September calls for conditions to persist or intensify in the northern region of the State with some improvement projected for the central, southwest and southeast regions. Drought impacts are projected to ease in the extreme southeast region.

The following link provides graphics illustrating the current and projected status for Louisiana.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

Statewide Burn Ban

The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to R.S. 40:1563. This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

For more information visit the following: http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/

 

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: There is a 60 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day today decreasing to 20 percent in the evening. Wednesday through Saturday will have a 50 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms during the day each day decreasing to 30 percent in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 95/78, Wednesday: 94/76, Thursday: 93/75, Friday: 92/75, Saturday: 91/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today and will be possible each day through Sunday. A few of these may become strong to severe mainly during the afternoon hours. The main threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief, heavy rain. Waterspout activity will be possible over marine areas.

Heat index values should remain around 105 degrees each afternoon through much of the week outside of rain areas.


SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday there is a 30-40 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 95/77, Wednesday: 96/77, Thursday: 95/77, Friday: 95/77, Saturday: 94/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The afternoon heat index will range around 105. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially along and east of the I 49 corridor.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday will have a 40-50 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 99/75, Wednesday: 99/76, Thursday: 98/76, Friday: 94/75, Saturday: 95/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The afternoon heat index will range around 105. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially along and east of the I 49 corridor.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday will have a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 101/78, Wednesday: 100/77, Thursday: 98/77, Friday: 98/77, Saturday: 98/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High temperatures near or above 100 degrees will combine with elevated humidity to produce heat index values at or above 105 degrees. Therefore, a heat advisory is in effect through this evening, which means there is an increase chance for heat related injuries. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will also be possible this afternoon across most of the region. These thunderstorm chances will continue to increase into the weekend as an upper level trough moves over the four-state area. Any storms that develop will be capable of producing dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall and strong downburst winds.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 11, 2011

SPRING/SUMMER DROUGHT STATUS:
Due to a drier than normal winter coupled with a drier than normal spring, the latest weekly drought assessment from the National Weather Service shows all of Louisiana still in a drought condition. The projection through September calls for conditions to persist or intensify in the northern region of the State with some improvement projected for the central, southwest and southeast regions. Drought impacts are projected to ease in the extreme southeast region.

The following link provides graphics illustrating the current and projected status for Louisiana.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

Statewide Burn Ban

The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to R.S. 40:1563. This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

For more information visit the following: http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/

 

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: For today and Tuesday there is a 40 percent chance for isolated and scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evenings. Both Wednesday and Thursday have a 50 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 30 percent in the evenings and continuing on into Friday.
Temperatures: Today: 95/77, Tuesday: 95/77, Wednesday: 93/76, Thursday: 93/75, Friday: 92/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Heat index values will rise to around 105 outside today and through much of the week outside of rain areas. Scattered thunderstorms are expected today. An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible each day through Sunday mainly during the afternoon hours. The main threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief heavy rain. Over marine areas, waterspout activity will be possible.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and hot during the day with partly cloudy skies in the evening. For Tuesday through Friday there is a 20-40 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 95/77, Tuesday: 96/77, Wednesday: 95/78, Thursday: 94/77, Friday: 94/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The afternoon heat index will range from 105 to 110 over the next couple of days. A heat advisory is in effect for the lakes region of southeast Texas and the piney hills of central Louisiana. A heat advisory may be required for Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain chances will be increasing over the next few days as a trough in the Gulf easterlies drifts westward across southeast Louisiana before exiting into the upper Texas coast on Saturday.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny and hot during the day with mostly cloudy skies in the evening. Tuesday and Wednesday both have a 40 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evenings. On Thursday and Friday there is a 50 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 100/75, Tuesday: 100/76, Wednesday: 98/76, Thursday: 95/76, Friday: 95/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Afternoon heat index will range from 105 to 110 over the next couple of days. A heat advisory is in effect for the lakes region of southeast Texas and the piney hills of central Louisiana. A heat advisory may be required for Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain chances will be increasing over the next few days, as a trough in the Gulf easterlies drifts westward across southeast Louisiana before exiting into the upper Texas coast on Saturday.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Friday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 101/80, Tuesday: 99/79, Wednesday: 100/78, Thursday: 100/78, Friday: 98/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High temperatures near or above 100 degrees will combine with elevated humidity to produce heat index values at or above 105 degrees. Therefore, a heat advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening and may need to be extended further as the hot weather persists, increasing the chance for heat related injuries. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will also be possible this afternoon across northwest and north-central Louisiana, primarily south of the Interstate 20 corridor. Thunderstorm chances will increase beginning late Tuesday and continuing into the weekend as an upper level trough moves over the four-state area. Any storms that develop will be capable of producing dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall and strong downburst winds.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 8, 2011

2011 SPRING/SUMMER DROUGHT STATUS:
Due to a drier than normal winter coupled with a drier than normal spring, the latest weekly drought assessment from the National Weather Service shows all of Louisiana still in a drought condition. The projection through September calls for conditions to persist or intensify in the northern region of the State with some improvement projected for the central, southwest and southeast regions. Drought impacts are projected to ease in the extreme southeast region.

The following link provides graphics illustrating the current and projected status for Louisiana.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

STATE WIDE BURN BAN:

The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to R.S. 40:1563. This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

For more information visit the following: http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/

 

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will have a 20-30 percent chance for isolated and scattered thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 94/76, Saturday: 93/76, Sunday: 95/75, Monday: 95/76, Tuesday: 95/76 .
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and possible through the weekend. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible mainly during the afternoon. The main threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief, heavy downpours of rain. Heat index values will rise into the 98 to 104 degree range each afternoon outside of rain areas through Saturday.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will have a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day and partly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 96/77, Saturday: 95/76, Sunday: 92/76, Monday: 94/77, Tuesday: 97/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop once again during the afternoon hours today and each afternoon over the weekend. These thunderstorms have the potential to produce frequent lightning as well as gusty winds and heavy rainfall.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will have a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day and partly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 97/75, Saturday: 97/75, Sunday: 97/75, Monday: 98/75, Tuesday: 99/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop once again during the afternoon hours today and each afternoon over the weekend. These thunderstorms have the potential to produce frequent lightning as well as gusty winds and heavy rainfall.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day. Saturday will be mostly sunny and hot with partly cloudy evening skies. Saturday through Tuesday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day and evenings being partly cloudy.
Temperatures: Today: 99/76 Saturday: 100/76, Sunday: 100/76, Monday: 100/77, Tuesday: 101/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon and expected to continue through the middle of next week. A few isolated storms may become severe. Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning will be the primary threats. In addition, heat index values will approach or exceed 100 degrees in the afternoons across much of the area, which will increase the chance for heat related injuries.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 7, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday will have a 20-30 percent chance for isolated and scattered thunderstorms throughout the day each day, with Sunday and Monday having an increase to 40 percent.
Temperatures: Today: 94/75, Friday: 93/74, Saturday: 93/75, Sunday: 93/75, Monday: 93/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and possible through the weekend. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible mainly during the afternoon. The main threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief, heavy downpours of rain.

Heat index values will rise into the 97 to 103 degree range each afternoon outside of rain areas through Saturday.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Monday will have a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day and partly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 90/75, Friday: 92/75, Saturday: 92/75, Sunday: 92/76, Monday: 93/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today, with more scattered thunderstorm activity expected over the Acadian region. Some storms will produce gusty winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning and very heavy downpours. At this time, storms are not expected to reach severe limits.

Thunderstorm coverage over the area is expected to lessen through early next week as an upper level low pressure system over the northern gulf moves westward. There is a potential for a few storms to produce frequent lightning, strong wind gusts and heavy downpours.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Monday will have a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day and partly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 94/73, Friday: 93/74, Saturday: 93/74, Sunday: 96/74, Monday: 95/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today, with more scattered thunderstorm activity expected over the Acadian region. Some storms will produce gusty winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning and very heavy downpours. At this time, storms are not expected to reach severe limits.

Thunderstorm coverage over the area is expected to lessen through early next week as an upper level low pressure system over the northern gulf moves westward. There is a potential for a few storms to produce frequent lightning, strong wind gusts and heavy downpours.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Monday will have a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day with the exception of Saturday and Sunday evenings having partly cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 97/73, Friday: 97/74, Saturday: 97/74, Sunday: 99/75, Monday: 100/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area late this afternoon and continue through the weekend. A few isolated storms may become severe. Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning will be the primary threats. In addition, heat index values will approach or exceed 100 degrees this afternoon, especially along and south of the Interstate 20 corridor, increasing the chance for heat related injuries.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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 - July 6, 2011

SPRING/SUMMER DROUGHT STATUS:
Due to a drier than normal winter coupled with a drier than normal spring, the latest weekly drought assessment from the National Weather Service shows all of Louisiana still in a drought condition. The projection through September calls for conditions to persist or intensify in the northern region of the State with some improvement projected for the central, southwest and southeast regions. Drought impacts are projected to ease in the extreme southeast region.

The following link provides graphics illustrating the current and projected status for Louisiana.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

Statewide Burn Ban

The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to R.S. 40:1563. This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

For more information visit the following: http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/

 

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evening. Thursday through Sunday will have a 20-30 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms throughout the day each day, with some days having sunny skies.
Temperatures: Today: 93/74, Thursday: 93/74, Friday: 93/74, Saturday: 92/75, Sunday: 94/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and through the weekend. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible mainly during the afternoon. The main threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief, heavy downpours of rain.

Heat index values will rise into the 98 to 104 degree range each afternoon outside of rain areas through Saturday.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 30 percent in the evening. Thursday through Sunday will have a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 90/75, Thursday: 92/76, Friday: 93/76, Saturday: 93/79, Sunday: 92/79.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms are expected mainly this afternoon on into the evening as well as on Thursday. The most numerous thunderstorms are expected over the Acadian region. These storms will produce gusty winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning and very heavy downpours which could lead to ponding in urban areas. Upper level high pressure will build over the area this weekend and early next week allowing for only isolated thunderstorms activity.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Thursday through Sunday will have a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 93/74, Thursday: 94/75, Friday: 93/74, Saturday: 95/74, Sunday: 96/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms are expected mainly this afternoon on into the evening as well as on Thursday. The most numerous thunderstorms are expected over the Acadian region. These storms will produce gusty winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning and very heavy downpours which could lead to ponding in urban areas. Upper level high pressure will build over the area this weekend and early next week allowing for only isolated thunderstorms activity.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will have a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 97/74, Thursday: 97/75, Friday: 97/75, Saturday: 97/76, Sunday: 99/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon and continued chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms will extend through the beginning of next week. Strong damaging winds and dangerous lightning will be the primary threats. A few isolated storms may become severe.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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- July 5, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 20 percent in the evening. Wednesday through Saturday will have a 20-30 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 94/74, Wednesday: 93/74, Thursday: 94/74, Friday: 94/74, Saturday: 92/74
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and through the weekend. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible mainly during the afternoon. The main threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief heavy downpours of rain. Heat index values will rise into the 98 to 104 degree range each afternoon outside of rain areas through Saturday.

SPRING/SUMMER DROUGHT STATUS:
Due to a drier than normal winter coupled with a drier than normal spring, the latest weekly drought assessment from the National Weather Service shows all of Louisiana still in a drought condition. The projection through September calls for conditions to persist or intensify in the northern region of the State with some improvement projected for the central, southwest and southeast regions. Drought impacts are projected to ease in the extreme southeast region.

The following link provides graphics illustrating the current and projected status for Louisiana.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml

Statewide Burn Ban

The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry have issued a cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to R.S. 40:1563. This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

For more information visit the following: http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday has a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day, each day.
Temperatures: Today: 95/76, Wednesday: 93/76, Thursday: 93/76, Friday: 93/78, Saturday: 93/78
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 30 percent in the evening. Wednesday through Saturday will have a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day, each day.
Temperatures: Today: 97/73, Wednesday: 96/73, Thursday: 95/74, Friday: 96/74, Saturday: 95/74.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day decreasing to 30 percent in the evening. Wednesday through Saturday will have a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day.
Temperatures: Today: 97/72, Wednesday: 97/75, Thursday: 97/75, Friday: 97/74, Saturday: 98/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms will develop across much of the area once again this afternoon and will continue into the weekend. Very warm temperatures will allow thunderstorms to develop quickly. The primary threats will be damaging wind gusts and dangerous lightning. Thunderstorms are expected to continue into the late evening and overnight hours. A few isolated storms may become severe. Any storms that do develop will have the potential to produce dangerous lightning and strong downburst winds.

Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM-P

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