FW: LOUISIANA WEATHER - August 31, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: This afternoon will be hot and sunny with a 20 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms.  Thursday through Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 40-60 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms each day.  Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms.   

Temperatures: Today: 95/80, Thursday: 91/80, Friday: 89/80, Saturday: 89/78, Sunday: 88/77
HAZARDOUS WEATHER:    A surface low is expected to develop over the Western Gulf of Mexico late this week.  There are still many uncertainties in location, strength and whether this will be a true tropical system. Showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop over the area Wednesday night or Thursday and increase in coverage through the weekend.  The main threat for the northern Gulf Coast Region will be heavy rainfall, especially throughout the coastal Louisiana Parishes.

Winds over the coastal waters will increase late Wednesday night and by Thursday sustained winds of 17 to 23 mph with higher gusts are expected. Winds will continue to increase and at the least a small craft advisory will likely be needed by Friday for the outer coastal waters. Seas will respond with a well developed swell out of the southeast by Friday. This will combine with waves to create seas of 6 feet to as high as 10 feet by Friday night and into the weekend.

Prolonged onshore winds will lead to tides 1 to 2 feet above normal beginning Friday and continue through at least Saturday.  Southeast facing shores of southeast Louisiana will see the most impacts. 

The Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for Southeast Louisiana, including the New Orleans and Baton Rouge Metropolitan areas.  

Air Quality Monitors in both the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas show elevated levels of particulate matter in the air due to a marsh fire burning in eastern Orleans Parish.  While the highest impacts will be felt across areas that are generally west and west northwest of the fire, minor impacts will be possible across most of southeast Louisiana.  Winds are forecast to strengthen this afternoon and should help disperse the smoke more effectively.  

Throughout the day, particulate matter concentrations will fluctuate between moderate and unhealthy.  

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and hot during the day and partly cloudy tonight.  Thursday through Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 30-40 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms each day.  Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a chance for scattered thunderstorms.   

Temperatures: Today: 97/75, Thursday: 94/76, Friday: 92/75, Saturday: 90/75, Sunday: 89/75 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:   Hot and dry conditions will prevail.  Apparent temperatures will be between 100 and 105 this afternoon.  A Tropical Wave will meander across the northern and western Gulf of Mexico through the weekend.  There is still some uncertainty on just how strong and where this system will develop.  At the least, an increase in showers and thunderstorms can be expected with the heaviest rainfall along and south of the Interstate 10 corridor.  Also, a persistent moderate east to southeast wind flow will allow for some water piling along the coast with tides possibly up to one foot above predicted levels during the weekend.  

 

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy tonight. Thursday through Sunday will be cloudy with a 20-30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. 

Temperatures:  Today: 101/72, Thursday: 98/75, Friday: 95/74, Saturday: 94/74, Sunday: 92/74 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:    Hot and dry conditions will prevail.  Apparent temperatures will be between 100 and 105 this afternoon.  A Tropical Wave will meander across the northern and western Gulf of Mexico through the weekend.  There is still some uncertainty on just how strong and where this system will develop.  At the least, an increase in showers and thunderstorms can be expected with the heaviest rainfall along and south of the Interstate 10 corridor.  Also, a persistent moderate east to southeast wind flow will allow for some water piling along the coast with tides possibly up to one foot above predicted levels during the weekend.  

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday will be hot and sunny each day and partly to mostly cloudy each night. Saturday night through Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  

Temperatures:  Today: 103/80, Thursday: 100/75, Friday: 100/73, Saturday: 98/74, Sunday:  95/72

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:   No Hazardous Weather to Report

 

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 - August 29, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA:  Today through Tuesday will be mostly sunny and hot each day.   Wednesday through Friday will be partly sunny to cloudy with a 20 to 30 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 98/78, Tuesday: 95/78, Wednesday: 94/80, Thursday: 90/80, Friday: 88/78 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A wildfire in New Orleans East will produce smoke that may be irritable to persons with respiratory ailments in the Greater New Orleans area.  The smoke will likely become more concentrated overnight as winds lessen.  DEQ has issued a Particle Pollution Action Day for the New Orleans area, along with Jefferson, St John the Baptist, St Charles, St Bernard, St Tammany and Plaquemines Parish. The materials are Biomass Brush, Marsh Grasses and Peat. 

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday will be sunny and hot each day with mostly clear nights. Thursday and Friday will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 99/75, Tuesday: 96/77, Wednesday: 94/75, Thursday: 89/75, Friday: 87/74 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:    An elevated fire weather threat will continue today across the area.  A dry air mass along with very warm afternoon temperatures will make for low afternoon relative humidity.  In addition, northeasterly winds will gust to near 15 MPH at times making fires spread easily in the dry conditions.  Burn bans remain in effect for many locations.  

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday will be mostly clear, sunny and hot each day.  Thursday and Friday will see a 40 to 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each day.  

Temperatures:  Today: 100/72, Tuesday: 99/74, Wednesday: 99/74, Thursday: 92/74, Friday: 90/73 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:    An elevated fire weather threat will continue today across the area.  A dry air mass along with very warm afternoon temperatures will make for low afternoon relative humidity.  In addition, northeasterly winds will gust to near 15 MPH at times making fires spread easily in the dry conditions.  Burn bans remain in effect for many locations.  

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and hot with a 20 percent slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Tuesday and Wednesday will be mostly sunny, clear and hot.  Thursday through Friday will be mostly cloudy with a 30-50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each day.  

Temperatures:  Today: 102/73, Tuesday: 101/73, Wednesday: 100/75, Thursday: 96/74, Friday: 94/73 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:   No Hazardous Weather to Report 

 

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 - August 26, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA:  Today through Tuesday will be mostly sunny and hot each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 97/83, Saturday: 95/80, Sunday: 93/80, Monday: 93/80, Tuesday: 91/80

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A Heat Advisory is in effect today until 7pm this evening.  A very warm and humid air mass will result in heat index values in the 105 to 108 degree range in many areas this afternoon.   A weak cold front will move into the area early Saturday bringing lower humidity values and lower heat index readings Saturday through Wednesday despite continued fairly hot temperatures.  Moisture will return across the area late Wednesday bringing a chance of thunderstorms over the area on Thursday.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will be sunny and hot each day with mostly clear nights.

Temperatures: Today: 97/75, Saturday: 97/72, Sunday: 96/73, Monday: 95/71, Tuesday: 95/72

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No Hazardous Weather to Report  

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will be mostly clear, sunny and hot each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 101/73, Saturday: 101/69, Sunday: 100/69, Monday: 97/67, Tuesday: 97/69

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No Hazardous Weather to Report  

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will be sunny and hot each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 101/72, Saturday: 100/72, Sunday: 100/72, Monday: 98/72, Tuesday: 97/73

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A heat advisory is in effect until 9 pm this evening. The potential for heat related illnesses will be present again this afternoon with heat index values expected to range between 105 and 108 degrees for much of the afternoon into the early evening.

 

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 - August 25, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA:  Today will be partly sunny and hot with scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Friday through Monday will be mostly sunny and hot each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 93/83, Friday: 96/81, Saturday: 94/77, Sunday: 93/77, Monday: 94/77

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A Heat Advisory is in effect today until 7pm with heat index readings to from 105 to 110 degrees through early evening. Isolated mainly afternoon thunderstorms are expected across the outlook area today however storms that do develop are expected to remain below severe limits. 

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through tonight will have partly cloudy skies with a 20-30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Friday through Sunday will be sunny and hot each day with mostly clear nights.

Temperatures: Today: 94/78, Friday: 94/75, Saturday: 98/73, Sunday: 97/78, Monday: 96/75

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Hot and humid conditions will persist with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees through the afternoon hours. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will continue this afternoon.  Stronger thunderstorms will produce brief heavy rains and will have the potential to produce gusty winds. 

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and hot with a 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms.  Friday through Monday will be mostly clear, sunny and hot each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 100/74, Friday: 100/72, Saturday: 96/68, Sunday: 98/67, Monday: 97/65

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Hot and humid conditions will persist with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees through the afternoon hours. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will continue this afternoon.  Stronger thunderstorms will produce brief heavy rains and will have the potential to produce gusty winds.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny to partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms.  Friday through Monday will be sunny and hot each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 100/76, Friday: 100/71, Saturday: 99/72, Sunday: 99/70, Monday: 98/73

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A heat advisory is in effect until 9 pm this evening. The potential for heat related illnesses will be present again this afternoon with heat index values expected to meet or exceed 105 degrees for much of the afternoon into the early evening.  Widely scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. There is a potential for damaging winds with the stronger storms.

 

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 - August 24. 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA:  Today will be partly sunny and hot with scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon with heat index values as high as 106 degrees.  Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.  Tonight will be partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly before 1am.  Thursday will be mostly sunny and hot with heat index values as high as 107 degrees.  Thursday night through Friday will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Saturday and Sunday will be mostly sunny and hot each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 95/82, Thursday: 96/81, Friday: 93/78, Saturday: 95/77, Sunday: 93/78

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A Heat Advisory is in effect today with heat index readings to exceed 105 degrees through early evening.  Many areas will likely experience heat index readings around 110 degrees between noon and 3pm this afternoon.  Isolated to scattered showers are expected this afternoon mainly west of Interstate 55 and west of Lake Ponchartrain.  A few storms may be strong with the main hazards being frequent lightning, gusty winds and brief very heavy rainfall.  Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are expected over the River Parishes southwest of Lake Ponchartrain on Thursday; however these storms should remain below severe limits. 

A warm and humid air mass will result in heat index values rising to 102 and 107 degrees Thursday and Friday.  A northerly flow is expected to bring lower humidity and lower heat index readings Saturday through Tuesday despite continued hot temperatures.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday night will have partly cloudy skies with a 20-30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between the hours of 1pm-9pm each day.  Friday through Sunday will be sunny and hot each day with mostly clear nights.

Temperatures: Today: 95/78, Thursday: 96/78, Friday: 96/75, Saturday: 98/73, Sunday: 97/78

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Hot and humid conditions will persist with heat index values of 103 to 108 degrees through the afternoon hours. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon.  Stronger thunderstorms will produce brief heavy rains and will have the potential to produce gusty winds. 

Hot and humid conditions will continue Thursday with the possibility of a few thunderstorms developing.  Rain chances will diminish for Friday and the weekend with drier air working into the area as a weak front advances through.  

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday night will be sunny to partly cloudy and hot with a 20-30 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 9pm each day.  Friday through Sunday will be mostly clear, sunny and hot each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 100/76, Thursday: 101/76, Friday: 101/73, Saturday: 100/71, Sunday: 99/72

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Hot and humid conditions will persist with heat index values of 103 to 108 degrees through the afternoon hours. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon.  Stronger thunderstorms will produce brief heavy rains and will have the potential to produce gusty winds. 

Hot and humid conditions will continue Thursday with the possibility of a few thunderstorms developing.  Rain chances will diminish for Friday and the weekend with drier air working into the area as a weak front advances through.  

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday night will be sunny to partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms after 1pm each day.  Friday through Sunday will be sunny and hot each day.  

Temperatures: Today: 104/79, Thursday: 106/74, Friday: 99/71, Saturday: 98/71,Sunday: 98/73

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A heat advisory is in effect until 9 pm this evening. The potential for heat related illnesses will be present again this afternoon with heat index values expected to range between 105 and 110 degrees for much of the afternoon into the early evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. There is a potential for damaging winds with the stronger storms.

Temperatures are expected to climb above the century mark area wide Thursday. Heat index values may reach or exceed 105 degrees, making outdoor activities potentially dangerous if proper precautions are not taken to prevent heat related illnesses.

 

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 - August 23, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms and cloudy to clear in the evenings.  Thursday through Saturday are forecasted to be mostly sunny and hot with partly cloudy evening skies.

Temperatures: Today: 100/77, Wednesday: 99/76, Thursday: 100/76, Friday: 98/74, Saturday: 97/72.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A hot and humid air mass will remain in place today. Heat index values of 105 to 112 degrees are expected this afternoon and Wednesday afternoon. A few locations may see relief in the afternoon from showers and thunderstorms but many will not. Therefore, a heat advisory is in effect today and for Wednesday.

 

Only a slight chance of thunderstorms is expected on Wednesday. Warm and humid air mass will result in heat index values rising to 101 to 106 degrees each afternoon Thursday through Saturday.

 

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms improving to partly cloudy in the evenings.  Friday and Saturday are forecasted to be mostly sunny and hot during the day with cloudy to clear skies in the evenings.

Temperatures: Today: 97/75, Wednesday: 97/75, Thursday: 97/76, Friday: 99/76, Saturday: 95/73.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Another hot day is on tap as afternoon temperatures climb back into the mid to upper 90’s generally from the coast to north of the I-10 corridor. Afternoon temperatures will rise above the century mark across the lakes region in central Louisiana. Heat index will climb above the century mark before the noon hour and remain there through the evening hours before falling.

 

It looks to remain hot through the rest of the week before a break over the weekend as some cooler air will spill from the north. Only isolated chances for showers are possible through this period.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday has a 20-30 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms and partly cloudy in the evenings.  Friday and Saturday are forecasted to be mostly sunny and hot with partly cloudy skies in the evenings.

Temperatures: Today: 99/75, Wednesday: 101/74, Thursday: 100/74, Friday: 98/72, Saturday: 96/71.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Another hot day is on tap as afternoon temperatures climb back into the mid to upper 90’s generally from the coast to north of the I-10 corridor. Afternoon temperatures will rise above the century mark across the lakes region in central Louisiana. Heat index will climb above the century mark before the noon hour and remain there through the evening hours before falling.

 

It looks to remain hot through the rest of the week before a break over the weekend as some cooler air will spill from the north. Only isolated chances for showers are possible through this period.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day each day. Friday and Saturday is forecasted to be hot and mostly sunny with partly cloudy evening skies. 

Temperatures: Today: 103/77, Wednesday: 104/78, Thursday: 103/73, Friday: 99/72, Saturday: 99/73.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A heat advisory is in effect until 9 pm this evening. The potential for heat related illnesses will be present again today, with heat index values expected to range between 105 and 110 degrees for much of the afternoon into the early evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. There is a potential for damaging winds with the stronger storms.

 

Temperatures are expected to climb above the century mark area wide through Thursday of this week. Heat index values may reach or exceed 105 degrees, making outdoor activities potentially dangerous if proper precautions are not taken to prevent heat related illnesses.

 

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 - August 22, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance for scattered thunderstorms during the day with a decrease to 20 percent isolated showers in the evening continuing on into Tuesday and Wednesday.  Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be mostly sunny and hot with partly cloudy evening skies.

Temperatures: Today: 95/76, Tuesday: 100/76, Wednesday: 98/75, Thursday: 98/77, Friday: 98/75.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Coastal parishes of southeast Louisiana will experience temperatures into the middle 90’s with heat index values in many areas in the 105 to 110 degree range by early afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi this afternoon, which will provide some relief from the heat. In addition, a few stronger storms may produce wind gusts up to 40 miles an hour this afternoon.

 

Only a slight chance of thunderstorm is expected Tuesday through Sunday. Warm and humid air mass will result in heat index values rising to 103 to 108 degrees each afternoon Tuesday through Friday.

 

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day with a decrease to 20 percent in the evening and continuing through Friday.

Temperatures: Today: 96/76, Tuesday: 96/77, Wednesday: 97/76, Thursday: 96/77, Friday: 97/76.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  The heat wave will continue today and throughout the week with some late afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible. Hazardous weather from the heat wave is expected today.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 30 percent chance for thunderstorms during the day with a slight decrease to 20 percent in the evening and continuing through Friday.

Temperatures: Today: 98/76, Tuesday: 100/74, Wednesday: 100/74, Thursday: 99/75, Friday: 98/74.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  The heat wave will continue today and throughout the week with some late afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible. Hazardous weather from the heat wave is expected today.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Thursday has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day each day. Friday is forecasted to be hot and mostly sunny with partly cloudy evening skies. 

Temperatures: Today: 101/78, Tuesday: 101/77, Wednesday: 103/76, Thursday: 102/77, Friday: 100/76.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The potential for heat related illnesses will be present again today, with heat index values expected to range between 105 and 110 degrees for much of the afternoon into the early evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. There is a potential for damaging winds with the stronger storms.

 

Temperatures are expected to climb above the century mark area-wide through much of this week. Heat indices may also reach or exceed 105 degrees, making outdoor activities potentially dangerous if proper precautions are not taken to prevent heat related illnesses.

 

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 - August 19, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday has a 20 percent chance for
daytime thunderstorms and the evenings having partly cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 97/75, Saturday: 96/75, Sunday: 95/75, Monday: 94/76,
Tuesday: 93/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A heat advisory is in effect through 7 pm today for all
of southeast Louisiana away from the immediate coast. High temperatures in
the mid 90's will combine with high humidity levels to produce heat index
values of 105 to 107 degrees this afternoon and through the weekend in the
advisory area.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and through
Thursday of next week. A few of the storms may be strong and produce
frequent lightning, gusty winds and heavy downpours of rain.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday has a 20 percent chance for
isolated thunderstorms throughout the day, each day with Monday evening
having partly cloudy skies.
Temperatures: Today: 100/77, Saturday: 97/78, Sunday: 96/79, Monday: 96/77,
Tuesday: 96/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: With high temperatures in the upper 90's to lower 100's
and afternoon humidity values of 30 to 40 percent, heat index values for all
areas but near the coast will range from 108 to 112 degrees this afternoon.
Therefore a heat advisory has been issued for this afternoon from noon to 6
pm. Precautions should be made to delay any strenuous outdoor activities to
before or after these hours. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to
develop again this afternoon and evening. A few of these storms could
produce damaging winds in excess of 60 mph.

Hot days will continue through next week with heat indices well over 100
degrees across many locations away from the coast. Rain chances will be slim
at best, with shower and storm development expected mainly from mid-day
through early evening. However due to the extreme warmth, severe storms are
possible.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday has a 20 percent chance for
thunderstorms throughout the day, each day.
Temperatures: Today: 103/75, Saturday: 103/75, Sunday: 102/75, Monday:
102/75, Tuesday: 100/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: With high temperatures in the upper 90's to lower 100's
and afternoon humidity values of 30 to 40 percent, heat index values for all
areas but near the coast will range from 108 to 112 degrees this afternoon.
Therefore a heat advisory has been issued for this afternoon from noon to 6
pm. Precautions should be made to delay any strenuous outdoor activities to
before or after these hours. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to
develop again this afternoon and evening. A few of these storms could
produce damaging winds in excess of 60 mph.

Hot days will continue through next week with heat indices well over 100
degrees across many locations away from the coast. Rain chances will be slim
at best, with shower and storm development expected mainly from mid-day
through early evening. However due to the extreme warmth, severe storms are
possible.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent slight chance of thunderstorms
throughout the day. Saturday through Tuesday is forecast to be hot and
mostly sunny with partly cloudy evening skies.
Temperatures: Today: 107/81, Saturday: 107/81, Sunday: 105/77, Monday:
105/77, Tuesday: 105/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Very hot conditions will persist through the afternoon
today with heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees across the entire
four state region. A heat advisory remains in effect today and has been
extended into Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible this
afternoon across southeast North Louisiana. Some of the stronger storms will
be capable of producing strong and possibly damaging winds, along with brief
heavy rainfall. In addition, fire danger will remain high as humidity's fall
to 15-25 percent, especially across northwest Louisiana with winds locally
gusty at times from the west and northwest atop very dry and hot grounds.
Any thunderstorms that develop will have the potential for producing cloud
to ground lightning, which may ignite new wildfires across the region.

Temperatures will climb in excess of 100 degrees each day on into next week
with only isolated showers and thunderstorms possible at most. Heat index
values will rise near or in excess of 105 degrees each day as well, as the
large upper level ridge of high pressure persists across the southern plains
and lower 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 - August 17, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday has a 20-30 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day with some evenings having partly cloudy skies.

Temperatures: Today: 97/76, Thursday: 97/76, Friday: 96/75, Saturday: 96/75, Sunday: 94/75.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: There is a better chance of thunderstorms today as an upper level disturbance moves south into the area. A few of the thunderstorms may produce wind gusts near 40 mph along with frequent lightning strikes and brief heavy rainfall.

 

Isolated thunderstorms are expected Thursday into Friday; however, the thunderstorms could become more numerous at times in a few areas. A few of the late afternoon and evening thunderstorms could become strong to locally severe with the main threats being strong wind gusts and frequent lightning. Little or no thunderstorm activity is expected over the weekend.  There will be a better chance of thunderstorms again Monday into Tuesday as another weak frontal system approaches the area.

 

Continued hot temperatures combined with the higher humidity will produce heat index readings near 105 degrees each afternoon.

 

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day, each day with some evenings having partly cloudy skies.

Temperatures: Today: 99/77, Thursday: 97/78, Friday: 96/76, Saturday: 96/78, Sunday: 96/78.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  With high temperatures in the upper 90’s to lower 100’s and afternoon humidity values of 30 to 40 percent, heat index values across central Louisiana will range from 101 to 107 degrees this afternoon. The most dangerous readings will be between 2 pm and 5 pm, around the time of high temperatures. 

 

Hot days will continue through the week with heat indices well over 100 across many locations away from the coast. Rain chances will be slim at best, with shower and storm development expected mainly from mid-day through early evening. Severe storms are not expected.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day, each day with some evenings having partly cloudy skies.

Temperatures: Today: 102/74, Thursday: 100/75, Friday: 99/74, Saturday: 98/75, Sunday: 99/74.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: With high temperatures in the upper 90’s to lower 100’s and afternoon humidity values of 30 to 40 percent heat index values across central Louisiana will range from 101 to 107 degrees this afternoon. The most dangerous readings will be between 2 pm and 5 pm, around the time of high temperatures. 

 

Hot days will continue through the week with heat indices well over 100 across many locations away from the coast. Rain chances will be slim at best, with shower and storm development expected mainly from mid-day through early evening. Severe storms are not expected.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday is forecast to be hot and mostly sunny with partly cloudy evening skies.

Temperatures: Today: 105/77, Thursday: 105/76, Friday: 104/77, Saturday: 102/76, Sunday: 101/76.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated thunderstorms will have the potential to produce strong, possibly damaging wind.

 

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 - August 16, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny to mostly sunny during the day and mostly clear at night. Saturday has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms and mostly clear at night. Sunday has a slight chance for scattered, isolated thunderstorms throughout the day and night.                                 

Temperatures: Today: 96/74, Wednesday: 96/76, Thursday: 96/75, Friday: 95/75, Saturday: 94/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated thunderstorms will continue over portions of the coastal waters west of Southwest Pass this morning. Upper level disturbances moving south into the area and a lingering frontal boundary will provide a focus for additional isolated thunderstorms mainly west and south of Lake Pontchartrain today and tonight. Severe thunderstorms are not expected, however a few of the stronger storms could produce frequent lightning, gusty winds and brief heavy rainfall.

An air quality action day is in effect until 7 pm for the Baton Rouge metro area.

 

Isolated and scattered thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Friday.  A few of the later afternoon thunderstorms each day could become strong to locally severe with the main threats being strong wind gusts and frequent lightning.

 

The return of higher humidity and continued hot temperatures means heat index readings are expected to rise into the 100 to 107 degree range each afternoon.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy tonight. Wednesday evening through Saturday has a 20 percent chance for isolated thunderstorms throughout each day.

Temperatures: Today: 97/76, Wednesday: 97/77, Thursday: 95/77, Friday: 95/77, Saturday: 95/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and Wednesday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy tonight. Wednesday evening through Saturday has a 20 percent chance for isolated thunderstorms throughout the day, each day.

Temperatures: Today: 101/73, Wednesday: 100/74, Thursday: 98/74, Friday: 97/75, Saturday: 97/75.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Friday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day each day, with the exception of tonight and Friday night having partly cloudy skies.  Saturday is forecast to be hot and mostly sunny.

Temperatures: Today: 103/76, Wednesday: 102/76, Thursday: 103/75, Friday: 103/76, Saturday: 100/75.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated thunderstorms will be possible for some locations today and tonight along and near a nearly stationary boundary that will lift north.  

Temperatures will climb to near or slightly above 100 degrees through the weekend with heat index values ranging from near 100 to 105 degrees with brief and isolated higher readings.

 

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 - August 15, 2011

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny and hot with partly cloudy evening skies. Tuesday through Thursday will be mostly sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night. Friday has a 20 percent slight chance for daytime thunderstorms and cloudy at night.                                            

Temperatures: Today: 97/76, Tuesday: 95/76, Wednesday: 95/77, Thursday: 95/77, Friday: 94/77.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Heat indices today will range from 102 to 107, with higher values in isolated locations and will continue through the week. The most dangerous readings will be between 11 am and 6 pm.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday will be hot and sunny during the day and mostly clear to partly cloudy in the evenings. Thursday and Friday has a slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night.

Temperatures: Today: 95/69, Tuesday: 96/71, Wednesday: 97/74, Thursday: 95/74, Friday: 93/74.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated thunderstorms will continue across portions of the coastal waters, mainly well offshore from the south Louisiana coast today. Otherwise, no weather hazards are expected through tonight.

 

Drier air behind a cold front will keep thunderstorms out of the forecast through Wednesday. A gradual return to more typical August humidity will bring a slight chance of thunderstorms again Thursday through Sunday.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy in the evenings. Thursday and Friday has a slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night.

Temperatures: Today: 100/71, Tuesday: 97/73, Wednesday: 98/74, Thursday: 98/74, Friday: 96/75.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Heat indices today will range from 102 to 107, with higher values in isolated locations and will continue through the week. The most dangerous readings will be between 11 am and 6 pm.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday will be hot and sunny during the day and cloudy during most evenings. Wednesday night through Friday has a 20 percent slight chance for thunderstorms throughout the day.

Temperatures: Today: 101/72, Tuesday: 100/72, Wednesday: 101/74, Thursday: 99/74, Friday: 99/75.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Isolated thunderstorms will be possible for some locations today and tonight along and near a nearly stationary boundary that will lift north. Strong and gusty winds will be possible in and near thunderstorms. 

 

Temperatures will climb to near or slightly above 100 degrees today and for much of the rest of the week into the weekend, with heat index values ranging from near 100 to 105 degrees with brief and isolated higher readings.

 

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 - August 12, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny to mostly sunny during the day and mostly clear at night. Saturday has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms improving to mostly clear at night. Sunday has a slight chance for scattered, isolated thunderstorms throughout the day and night.                                                                       

Temperatures: Today: Saturday: 91/78, Sunday: 94/76
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will result in heat indices of 105 to 110 in many areas today. A heat advisory is in effect for southeast Louisiana, the tidal lakes, sounds and near-shore waters. Very isolated thunderstorms are possible today. Strong and severe thunderstorms are not expected.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: This afternoon has 20 percent chance for showers decreasing to 10 percent tonight. Saturday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night. Sunday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night.                                                                                                                           

Temperatures: Today: 97/78, Saturday: 98/77, Sunday: 95/76
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Hot conditions will continue with air temperatures in the middle to upper 90s along the I-10 corridor and around 100 north of the I-10 corridor. When combined with relative humidity, the heat index, or apparent temperature, will be between 105 and 115 degrees.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be hot and sunny during the day and partly to mostly cloudy at night. Saturday has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms improving to partly cloudy at night. Sunday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night.                                                                                             

Temperatures: Today: 100/78, Saturday: 99/77, Sunday: 96/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Hot conditions will continue with air temperatures in the middle to upper 90s along the I-10 corridor and around 100 north of the I-10 corridor. When combined with relative humidity, the heat index, or apparent temperature, will be between 105 and 115 degrees.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night.                                                                                            

Temperatures: Today: 101/77, Saturday: 99/77, Sunday: 97/72.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A few isolated storms may become severe, and strong damaging winds will be the primary threat with any storms that develop.

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 - August 11, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be hot and sunny during the day and mostly clear tonight. Friday and Saturday has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms improving to partly to mostly cloudy at night. Sunday has a 30 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to 20 percent at night. Monday has a chance of daytime isolated thunderstorms improving to partly cloudy at night.       Temperatures: Today: 96/77, Friday: 96/77, Saturday: 95/76, Sunday: 96/75, Monday: 95/74.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will result in heat indices of 105 to 110 in many areas today. A heat advisory is in effect through tonight for southern Mississippi, southeast Louisiana, the tidal lakes, sounds and near-shore waters. Very isolated thunderstorms are possible today. The main threats will be frequent lightning, strong gusty winds and brief periods of locally heavy rainfall.

Heat indices are expected to rise to 105 to 110 degrees again on Friday causing the heat advisory to be extended through at least Friday. Only isolated thunderstorms are expected each day through Saturday while isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected Sunday and Tuesday. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but a few storms could produce frequent lightning, strong gusty winds and brief periods of locally heavy rainfall.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday will be sunny and hot during the day and partly cloudy at night. There is a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms Sunday throughout the day and night and again during the day Monday with Monday night being partly cloudy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Temperatures: Today: 99/79, Friday: 98/79, Saturday: 98/77, Sunday: 95/76, Monday: 95/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Hot conditions will continue with air temperatures in the middle to upper 90s along the I-10 corridor and around 100 north of the I-10 corridor. When combined with relative humidity, the heat index, or apparent temperature, will be between 108 and 112 degrees. These near dangerous heat index readings will occur between noon and 6 PM and a heat advisory is in effect.

The hot conditions will continue on Friday and heat indices could approach 108 degrees in a few locations. The upper ridge will gradually shift back to the west over the weekend allowing temperatures to be a few degrees lower and bring a slightly better chance for showers.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night. There is a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms from Sunday morning through Monday during the day with Monday night being partly cloudy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Temperatures: Today: 101/79, Friday: 100/78, Saturday: 99/77, Sunday: 96/76, Monday: 96/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Hot conditions will continue with air temperatures in the middle to upper 90s along the I-10 corridor and around 100 north of the I-10 corridor. When combined with relative humidity, the heat index, or apparent temperature, will be between 108 and 112 degrees. These near dangerous heat index readings will occur between noon and 6 PM and a heat advisory is in effect.

The hot conditions will continue on Friday and heat indices could approach 108 degrees in a few locations. The upper ridge will gradually shift back to the west over the weekend allowing temperatures to be a few degrees lower and bring a slightly better chance for showers.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: There is a 20 percent chance for daytime and nighttime thunderstorms today through Sunday with Sunday night becoming partly cloudy. Monday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Temperatures: Today: 102/78, Friday: 99/76, Saturday: 99/77, Sunday: 97/73, Monday: 97/72.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High temperatures will range from around 100 to near 105 degrees today yielding heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees. Therefore, a heat advisory remains in effect. Precautions should be taken to protect against heat related illnesses resulting from outdoor exposure or inadequately cooled buildings. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible generally north of the I-20 corridor today and tonight. Strong gusty winds will be possible with any storms that develop.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon hours bringing temporary relief from the hot conditions. The best chances for thunderstorms will likely be late Friday and into early Saturday. Gusty winds will be the primary threats from any storms that develop.

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 - August 9, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: There is a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms today improving to partly cloudy tonight. Wednesday and Thursday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night. Friday and Saturday has a 20 percent or less chance for daytime thunderstorms and partly cloudy nights.
Temperatures: Today: 95/79, Wednesday: 96/79, Thursday: 96/77, Friday: 95/77, Saturday: 96/76.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms are expected across much of the area today. Although organized severe weather is not expected, a few thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening could produce strong gusty winds to 45 mph, frequent lightning and brief periods of locally heavy rainfall.

The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will result in heat indices rising to around 105 degrees, locally higher at times, through the early to mid afternoon hours. The development of scattered showers and thunderstorms and associated cloud cover should cause temperatures to fall in most locations as the afternoon progresses.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night.                                                                                                                                                               Temperatures: Today: 99/78, Wednesday: 99/78, Thursday: 98/78, Friday: 98/77, Saturday: 98/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Hot conditions will continue with air temperatures in the mid 90s along the I-10 corridor and upper 90s to around 100 north of the I-10 corridor. When combined with relative humidity, the heat index or apparent temperature will be between 102 and 107 degrees with higher values in isolated locations. These near dangerous heat index readings will occur between 10 am and 6 pm. Precautions should be made to delay any strenuous outdoor activities to before or after these hours.

Hot conditions will continue through the end of the week. Air temperatures are expected to be a little higher on Wednesday and Thursday. This may require a heat advisory for portions of the forecast area on these days. The upper level ridge is expected to push back to the west over the weekend. This may allow for a chance of showers and thunderstorms and allow temperatures to be a couple of degrees lower.

Heat indices each day are expected to rise to near 105 to 110 degrees on Wednesday and possibly Thursday as well. A heat advisory may be issued due to the potential dangers associated with such oppressive heat. Only isolated thunderstorms are expected each day Wednesday through Saturday, then isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected Sunday and Monday. Widespread severe weather is not expected but a few storms could produce frequent lightning, strong gusty winds and brief periods of locally heavy rainfall.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night. Saturday has a slight chance for daytime thunderstorms turning to partly cloudy at night. Temperatures: Today: 100/78, Wednesday: 101/78, Thursday: 100/77, Friday: 100/78, Saturday: 99/78.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Hot conditions will continue with air temperatures in the mid 90s along the I-10 corridor and upper 90s to around 100 north of the I-10 corridor. When combined with relative humidity, the heat index or apparent temperature will be between 102 and 107 degrees with higher values in isolated locations. These near dangerous heat index readings will occur between 10 am and 6 pm. Precautions should be made to delay any strenuous outdoor activities to before or after these hours.

Hot conditions will continue through the end of the week. Air temperatures are expected to be a little higher on Wednesday and Thursday. This may require a heat advisory for portions of the forecast area on these days. The upper level ridge is expected to push back to the west over the weekend. This may allow for a chance of showers and thunderstorms and allow temperatures to be a couple of degrees lower.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: This afternoon will be hot and sunny with tonight being partly cloudy. There is a 30 percent chance for thunderstorms Wednesday throughout the day and night. Thursday has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms turning to partly cloudy at night. Friday will be hot and sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night. Saturday has a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Temperatures: Today: 102/79, Wednesday: 99/79, Thursday: 100/79, Friday: 100/78, Saturday: 99/77.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: High temperatures will range from around 100 to near 105 degrees, yielding heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees. Therefore, a heat advisory remains in effect. Precautions should be taken to protect against heat related illnesses resulting from outdoor exposure or inadequately cooled buildings.

A heat advisory will remain in effect through at least Wednesday afternoon as continued hot weather results in heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon hours bringing temporary relief from the hot conditions. Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms may provide temporary relief to the continued hot conditions through the remainder of the week.

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