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 This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.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