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 This order became effective as of 0900 hours on 1 June 2011 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.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