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 This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.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
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