EOC: November 2011

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 29, 2011

A reinforcing surge of cold air will bring the coldest temperatures of the season thus far to portions of the area. Temperatures are forecast to drop into the upper 20’s across areas that are generally along and northeast from New Roads to Hammond to Slidell. A few rural locations may see a couple hours of temperatures near or slightly below 26 degrees.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA:  Today will be sunny with a west wind between 10 to 15 mph and mostly clear at night.  Wednesday through Friday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear at night.  Saturday will be mostly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers at night.

Temperatures:  Today: 60/34, Wednesday: 59/30, Thursday: 62/41, Friday: 65/40, Saturday: 68/56

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Strong offshore winds will gradually ease across the Gulf waters today.  Exercise caution headlines, will remain in effect for portions of the coastal waters until winds ease below 15 mph this afternoon.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA:  Today will be sunny with a northwest wind between 5 to 15 mph and partly cloudy at night.  Wednesday through Friday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear at night.

Temperatures:  Today: 65/37, Wednesday: 60/36, Thursday: 65/40, Friday: 65/45, Saturday: 68/53

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather is projected at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny with a northwest wind between 5 to 10 mph and partly cloudy at night.  Wednesday through Friday will be sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night.  Saturday will be partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers throughout the day and mostly cloudy at night.

Temperatures:  Today: 62/33, Wednesday: 58/31, Thursday: 62/37, Friday: 63/40, Saturday: 66/53

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather is projected at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:  Today will be sunny with a northwest wind between 10 to 20 mph and partly cloudy at night.  Wednesday through Friday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear at night.  Saturday will be partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers during the day and mostly cloudy with an increase to 50 percent at night.

Temperatures:  Today: 57/33, Wednesday: 55/32, Thursday: 60/37, Friday: 60/38, Saturday: 61/46

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather is projected at this time.

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

Monday, November 28, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 28, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny with isolated showers and tonight will be mostly clear with a low of 34. Tuesday through Friday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear at night. A freeze warning may be issued for tonight as temperatures fall to or just below freezing across southwestern Mississippi and adjacent Louisiana parishes.

Temperatures:  Today: 54/34, Tuesday: 62/35, Wednesday: 60/34, Thursday: 63/41, Friday: 66/39

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A small craft advisory is in effect for all of the coastal waters including the sounds and lakes. Expect winds to be around 20 mph near the shore and up to 20 to 25 mph and gusty offshore. Rough conditions are expected in protected waters with seas up to 5 to7 feet along the coastal waters. Seas up to 9 feet are possible well offshore. These conditions will begin to taper off over the lakes and sounds by midday and the entire coastal waters by tomorrow morning.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA:  Today through Friday will be sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night.

Temperatures:  Today: 56/30, Tuesday: 64/34, Wednesday: 59/36, Thursday: 64/46, Friday: 69/43

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A freeze warning is in effect for central Louisiana and the lakes region of southeast Texas after 3 am tonight.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be sunny and mostly clear each day.

Temperatures:  Today: 52/28, Tuesday: 61/30, Wednesday: 57/31, Thursday: 60/36, Friday: 60/36

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A freeze warning is in effect for central Louisiana and the lakes region of southeast Texas after 3 am tonight.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:  Today will be sunny with wind gusts of 5 to 20 mph and mostly clear at night.  Tuesday will be sunny with wind gusts of 5 to 25 mph and mostly clear at night.  Wednesday through Friday will be sunny mostly and partly cloudy at night.

Temperatures:  Today: 50/30, Tuesday: 57/31, Wednesday: 58/30, Thursday: 59/37, Friday: 57/34

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather is projected at this time.

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

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 23, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA:  Today through Friday will be mostly and sunny and clear each day.  Friday night will be mostly cloudy.  Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and mostly cloudy and breezy overnight with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunday will be mostly sunny and breezy with a slight chance of showers and Monday through Tuesday will be mostly sunny and clear each day.

Temperatures:  Today: 70/50, Thursday: 71/56, Friday: 73/61, Saturday: 77/49, Sunday: 58/43

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday and Sunday as a strong upper level trough and surface cold front moves through the region.  Some of the thunderstorms may be strong to locally severe.  The potential for a more significant severe weather risk will continue to be evaluated over the next several days.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA:  Today through Friday will be mostly and sunny and clear each day.  Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with wind gusts as high as 20mph.  Saturday will see a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after noon with a 30 percent chance of showers overnight.  Sunday through Tuesday will be mostly sunny and clear each day.

Temperatures: Today: 70/48, Thursday: 70/53, Friday: 74/62, Saturday: 74/43, Sunday: 58/34

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Friday will be mostly and sunny and clear each day.  Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with wind gusts as high as 20mph.  Saturday will see a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after noon with a 30 percent chance of showers overnight.  Sunday through Tuesday will be mostly sunny and clear each day.

Temperatures: Today: 70/48, Thursday: 70/53, Friday: 74/62, Saturday: 74/43, Sunday: 58/34

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:  Today through Friday will be mostly and sunny and clear each day.  Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms mainly after midnight.  Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and partly cloudy overnight.  Sunday through Tuesday will be mostly sunny and clear each day.

Temperatures: Today: 68/45, Thursday: 72/47, Friday: 72/56, Saturday: 66/35, Sunday: 56/34

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Thunderstorms are expected to develop late Friday and Saturday ahead of another strong cold front that will move across the area.  A few isolated storms could become severe with damaging winds being the primary threat.

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

Monday, November 21, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 21, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny with a 10 percent chance for showers projected for tonight. Tuesday has a 70 percent chance for thunderstorms throughout the day and night. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny during the day and clear to mostly clear at night. Friday will be mostly sunny during the day with a slight chance for thunderstorms at night.

Temperatures: Today: 81/65, Tuesday: 82/62, Wednesday: 73/48, Thanksgiving Day: 71/52, Friday: 77/59.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Patchy fog may develop overnight tonight.

There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms Tuesday into Tuesday night. The highest threat from any severe thunderstorm activity will be strong damaging wind gusts. However, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, especially over southwest Mississippi and the Florida parishes of Louisiana. Thunderstorms will also be possible on Saturday. This thunderstorm threat will continue to be evaluated over the next several days for any potential severe weather risk.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny with a 20 percent chance for isolated showers projected for tonight. Tuesday has a 70 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to a 40 percent for showers at night. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to partly cloudy at night. Friday has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms increasing to 30 percent at night.

Temperatures: Today: 83/68, Tuesday: 82/51, Wednesday: 71/47, Thanksgiving Day: 72/50, Friday: 74/59.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase greatly for Tuesday across all of the area as a cold front crosses the region. Severe weather may be possible with wind damage likely the primary threat. Behind the front, dry and more seasonable weather is expected Wednesday through Friday. Another front will speed across the area on Saturday accompanied by another round of showers and thunderstorms.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:   Today will be partly sunny with a 20 percent chance for isolated showers tonight. Tuesday has a 70 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to a 30 percent chance for showers at night. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to partly cloudy at night. Friday has a 20 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms increasing to 30 percent at night.

Temperatures: Today: 83/66, Tuesday: 81/49, Wednesday: 70/45, Thanksgiving Day: 71/47, Friday: 73/58.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase greatly for Tuesday across all of the area as a cold front crosses the region. Severe weather may be possible with wind damage likely the primary threat. Behind the front, dry and more seasonable weather is expected Wednesday through Friday. Another front will speed across the area on Saturday accompanied by another round of showers and thunderstorms.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today has a 20 percent chance for isolated daytime thunderstorms increasing to 40 percent tonight. Tuesday has an 80 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms decreasing to a 20 percent chance for isolated showers at night. Wednesday and Thursday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to partly cloudy at night. Friday has a 30 percent chance for daytime thunderstorms increasing to 50 percent at night.

Temperatures:  Today: 79/67, Tuesday: 79/49, Wednesday: 68/44, Thanksgiving Day: 69/44, Friday: 69/51.

 HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A stalled out cold front will back slightly westward today. Thunderstorm chances will remain on the low side. However, a few strong storms do remain a possibility this afternoon and evening.

As this cold front moves toward the region Tuesday morning, heavy rainfall, damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are all possible with the passage of these storms. The greatest threat will likely occur during the late morning to early afternoon hours on Tuesday. As the cold front moves across the region thunderstorm chances will quickly begin to diminish by afternoon.

Thunderstorms may return to the area again Friday afternoon and night.

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

Friday, November 18, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 18, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny during the day with an east wind between 5 to 10 mph and partly cloudy at night. Saturday will be partly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy with patchy fog around midnight. Sunday has a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and night. Monday will be mostly cloudy during the day and partly cloudy at night. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and night.

Temperatures: Today: 66/48, Saturday: 77/63, Sunday: 80/63, Monday: 81/64, Tuesday: 79/54.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:   Small craft advisory remains in effect for the coastal waters this morning.

The risk of widespread hazardous weather is low. A cold front is expected to move through the area Wednesday morning and may be accompanied by a few strong thunderstorms prior to its passage. At this time, severe thunderstorms do not appear imminent but the potential will continue to be evaluated each day.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny during the day with a southeast wind between 5 to 10 mph and mostly cloudy at night.  Saturday will be partly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night.  Sunday will have a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day increasing to a 20 percent chance of showers at night.  Monday will have a 20 percent chance of showers during the day and night.  Tuesday will have a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and night.

Temperatures: Today: 67/55, Saturday: 75/64, Sunday: 81/65, Monday: 82/64, Tuesday: 79/56.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather is projected at this time.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:  Today will be sunny during the day and partly cloudy tonight.  Saturday will be partly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night.  Sunday has a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and night.  Monday has a 20 percent chance of showers during the day and a 20 percent chance of showers at night.  Tuesday has a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and night.

Temperatures: Today: 66/49, Saturday: 75/61, Sunday: 82/64, Monday: 81/63, Tuesday: 78/54.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather is projected at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today will be sunny during the day with a southwest wind between 10 to 20 mph and mostly cloudy at night.  Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a southwest wind between 10 to 25 mph during the day and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.  Sunday has a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.  Monday has a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.  Tuesday has a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

Temperatures: Today: 64/48, Saturday: 71/65, Sunday: 80/64, Monday: 80/63, Tuesday: 73/51.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An upper level storm system will approach the region from the west late Monday night and through the day Tuesday. Moisture and lift will be sufficient with this system to produce thunderstorms, some of which will produce locally heavy downpours. Severe thunderstorm chances are difficult to determine at this time, however, it appears that there will be enough instability and shear for at least strong thunderstorms across the region Monday night into Tuesday.

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

Thursday, November 17, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 17, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny and breezy with a north wind between 10 to 20 mph and tonight will be clear with. Friday will be sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night. Saturday has a 20 percent chance of showers during the day and mostly cloudy at night with patchy fog after midnight. Sunday has a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day and night. Monday has a slight chance of showers during the day and night.

Temperatures: Today: 65/38, Friday: 64/48, Saturday: 77/63, Sunday: 80/63, Monday: 81/64.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:   A small craft advisory is in effect today and tonight for the coastal waters out 60 nautical miles and in effect today for the Louisiana tidal lakes and Mississippi sound.

There may be areas of light freeze late tonight mainly across the southwestern Mississippi counties and upper southeast Louisiana parishes generally north of a Poplarville to Bogalusa and St. Francisville. The duration of any freeze should only be about 1-2 hours before sunrise.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny with a northeast wind between 5 to 20 mph while   tonight will be clear with an east wind at 5 mph.  Friday will be sunny during the day with an east wind between 5 to 15 mph and partly cloudy at night.  Saturday will be mostly sunny with a south wind between 5 to 20 mph during the day with a 10 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Sunday has a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms accompanied by a south wind between 5 to 20 mph during the day and a 20 percent chance of showers at night.  Monday has a 20 percent chance of showers during the day and a 20 percent chance of showers at night.

Temperatures: Today: 65/38, Friday: 64/48, Saturday: 77/63, Sunday: 80/63, Monday: 81/64.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Temperatures are expected to fall to around freezing across portions of central Louisiana and the east Texas lakes area during late Thursday through Friday morning.

Another cold front is expected to move through the area during the middle of the coming week with scattered thunderstorms possible as the boundary moves through.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:  Today will be sunny with a north east wind between 10 to 15 mph while tonight will be mostly clear with areas of fog after midnight.  Friday will be sunny with areas of frost before 8am while the night will be partly cloudy.  Saturday will be mostly sunny during the day with a 10 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Sunday has a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day with a 20 percent chance of showers at night.  Monday has a 20 percent chance of showers during the day with a 20 percent chance of showers at night.

Temperatures: Today: 63/31, Friday: 65/45, Saturday: 75/62, Sunday: 79/63, Monday: 80/63.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Temperatures are expected to fall to around freezing across portions central Louisiana and the east Texas lakes area during late Thursday through Friday morning.

Another cold front is expected to move through the area during the middle of the coming week with scattered thunderstorms possible as the boundary moves through.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today will be sunny with a northeast wind between 5 to 10 mph during the day and clear with an east wind at 5 mph at night.  Friday will be sunny with a south wind 5 to 10 mph during the day and mostly cloudy at night.  Saturday will be partly sunny with a south wind between 10 to 20 mph during the day and mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.   Sunday and Monday have a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day and night.

Temperatures: Today: 60/32, Friday: 63/47, Saturday: 72/62, Sunday: 79/64, Monday: 80/62.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather is projected at this time.

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

Monday, November 14, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 14, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will have scattered showers throughout the day with a high of 80, with the evening having scattered showers and mostly cloudy skies with a low around 66.  Tuesday will have showers and will be mostly cloudy during the day with 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.  Wednesday has a 20 percent for showers before noon improving to partly cloudy at night.  Thursday and Friday will be sunny and clear with a high near 69.

Temperatures: Today: 80/66, Tuesday: 81/65, Wednesday: 84/52, Thursday: 69/41, Friday: 69/50.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Tuesday has a slight risk of severe thunderstorms during the day and night.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will have isolated showers during the day with 20 percent chance of showers for the evening.  Tuesday will have showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Wednesday through Friday will be mostly sunny with wind gusts between 5 to 10 mph.

Temperatures: Today: 81/66, Tuesday: 80/65, Wednesday: 79/50, Thursday: 68/44, Friday: 70/55.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase considerably for Tuesday night.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:  Today will have a slight chance for isolated showers increasing to a 20 percent chance of showers in the evening.   Tuesday and Wednesday will have showers throughout the day.  Thursday and Friday will be sunny and clear.

Temperatures: Today: 82/62, Tuesday: 81/62, Wednesday: 73/43, Thursday: 66/37, Friday: 68/47

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: There is a chance for fog to develop late tonight.  Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase considerably for Tuesday.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today will be mostly cloudy during the day with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.  Wednesday has a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon improving to partly sunny for the rest of the day.   Thursday and Friday will be mostly sunny during the day to mostly cloudy during the evening.

Temperatures: Today: 84/66, Tuesday: 76/59, Wednesday: 65/37, Thursday: 64/35, Friday: 68/49.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: An upper level low will move into central Texas Tuesday and increase rainfall across the area. Rainfall amounts will typically be a half inch to an inch with isolated amounts up to an inch and a half. A severe weather threat will be possible along and south of I-20 if enough daytime heating is received to help strengthen thunderstorms.

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

Thursday, November 10, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 10, 2011

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MILITARY SERVICE MEMEBERS

HAPPY VETERANS DAY (Tomorrow)

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will be sunny during the day and clear to mostly cloudy in the evenings. Sunday evening on into Monday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Temperatures: Today: 60/36, Friday: 65/41, Saturday: 71/56, Sunday: 81/62, Monday: 79/65.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Temperatures may settle to near freezing at a few locations mainly in southwest Mississippi and interior sections of the coastal Mississippi counties. Forecasted minimum temperatures are around 33 degrees for these locations but isolated locales may actually reach 32 degrees by sunrise Friday morning.

A small craft advisory is in effect today for the coastal waters and tidal lakes for strong north winds 25 to 30 mph with higher gusts along with seas upwards of 6 to 9 feet in the outer coastal waters. Dense fog is possible late at night and during the morning Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, especially near bodies of water.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today, Veteran’s day and Saturday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to mostly cloudy in the evenings. Sunday and Monday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance for showers throughout the day each day.

Temperatures: Today: 66/35, Friday: 67/50, Saturday: 73/61, Sunday: 79/64, Monday: 80/63.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather is projected.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:  Today through Sunday will be sunny during the day and clear to mostly cloudy in the evenings. Sunday evening on into Monday is forecasted to have a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Temperatures: Today: 64/33, Friday: 67/43, Saturday: 73/58, Sunday: 80/63, Monday: 80/61.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather is projected.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today, Veteran’s day and Saturday will be sunny during the day and mostly clear to mostly cloudy in the evenings. Sunday and Monday is forecasted to have a 20-40 percent chance for showers, throughout the day, each day.

Temperatures: Today: 63/35, Friday: 68/46, Saturday: 73/59, Sunday: 79/63, Monday: 77/59.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather is projected.

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

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 8, 2011

EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST:

As part of a larger effort to strengthen the nation’s preparedness and resiliency, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct the first nation-wide test of the Emergency Alert System on November 9^th, at 1 P.M. Central Time. Testing the Emergency Alert System plays a key role in evaluating and improving the systems needed in place to ensure our nation is prepared for all hazards and that people within its borders are able to receive critical and vital information through the system.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly cloudy during the day with the evening having a 50 percent chance of scattered showers continuing on into Wednesday. Thursday through Saturday is forecasted to be sunny and clear.

Temperatures: Today: 81/66, Wednesday: 78/48, Thursday: 69/37, Friday: 66/41, Saturday: 75/57.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  The chance for widespread hazardous weather is low.  However a few strong thunderstorms, capable of producing strong wind gusts and frequent lightning, are possible tonight and possibly early Wednesday, over western portions of the area, mainly west of a line from McComb, Mississippi to Houma, Louisiana.

Small craft advisory conditions are expected to develop in the wake of the cold front Wednesday night and persist into Thursday night.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day with an increase to 60 percent at night.  Wednesday through Saturday is forecasted to be sunny during the day and partly cloudy to clear in the evenings.

Temperatures: Today: 78/61, Wednesday: 68/42, Thursday: 65/38, Friday: 64/49, Saturday: 74/62.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Thunderstorms after midnight could reach severe limits in advance of a strong Pacific cold front.  Once the front passes late tonight, the severe threat should end.  About an inch of rainfall should be common from this system.

There will be cool, chilly nights and mild days into this coming weekend. Rain chances return on Monday as another Pacific front approaches.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:  Today has a 20 percent chance of showers during the day with an increase to 70 percent at night.  Wednesday through Saturday is forecasted to be sunny during the day and partly cloudy to clear in the evenings.

Temperatures: Today: 82/52, Wednesday: 65/42, Thursday: 64/33, Friday: 64/39, Saturday: 70/57.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:

Thunderstorms after midnight could reach severe limits in advance of a strong Pacific cold front. Once the front passes late tonight, the severe threat should end. About an inch of rainfall should be common from this system.

There will be cool, chilly nights and mild days into this coming weekend. Rain chances return on Monday as another Pacific front approaches.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today has a 70-90 percent chance of severe thunderstorms throughout the day. Wednesday through Saturday is forecasted to be sunny during the day and partly cloudy to clear in the evenings.

Temperatures: Today: 78/49, Wednesday: 64/39, Thursday: 63/33, Friday: 65/41, Saturday: 72/59.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A strong upper level storm system will emerge out from the

southern Rockies and into the southern Plains, causing showers and thunderstorms to intensify this afternoon during peak heating as they enter extreme eastern Texas, north Louisiana, and southwest Arkansas.  Given the strong wind shear and forcing in place, some of these storms may become severe, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. However, the severe weather threat will be dependent on the extent of instability in place, which could be inhibited by cloud cover and showers that may develop ahead of the primary band of thunderstorms. In addition to the severe thunderstorm threat, locally heavy rainfall will be possible area wide, with rainfall amounts of one to three inches expected, with isolated higher amounts possible. The showers and thunderstorms will diminish from west to east this evening, with cooler and drier air filtering southeast behind a cold front.

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

Monday, November 7, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 7, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today and Tuesday will be partly sunny during the day with Tuesday evening having a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and continuing on into Wednesday. Thursday and Veterans Day is forecasted to be sunny and clear.

Temperatures: Today: 79/64, Tuesday: 80/66, Wednesday: 76/47, Thursday: 64/39, Friday: 65/40.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A small craft advisory is in effect for all of the Gulf coastal waters, excluding the sounds and tidal lakes through midday. Strong and persistent easterly winds of around 25 mph across the northeast Gulf have formed a swell train. Seas of 6 to 9 feet are expected due to the combination of the strong winds and high swell.

Although the risk of widespread hazardous weather is low, a cold front moving through the outlook area Wednesday may produce a few thunderstorms. Small craft advisory conditions are expected to develop in the wake of the cold front Wednesday night and persist into Thursday night.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will have a 20 percent chance of showers during the day then becoming mostly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day with an increase to 60 percent at night.  Wednesday through Veterans Day is forecasted to be sunny during the day and partly cloudy to clear in the evenings.

Temperatures: Today: 79/68, Tuesday: 77/61, Wednesday: 71/47, Thursday: 65/38, Friday: 64/48.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather projected.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:  Today has a 20 percent chance of showers during the day becoming mostly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day with an increase to 70 percent at night.  Wednesday through Veterans Day is forecasted to be sunny during the day and partly cloudy to clear in the evenings.

Temperatures: Today: 81/63, Tuesday: 79/56, Wednesday: 70/43, Thursday: 63/34, Friday: 64/41.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather projected.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today will be mostly cloudy during the day with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening.  Tuesday will have a 70-80 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Wednesday through Veterans Day is forecasted to be sunny during the day and partly cloudy to clear in the evenings.

Temperatures: Today: 79/64, Tuesday: 77/50, Wednesday: 65/40, Thursday: 62/33, Friday: 65/43.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather projected.

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

Friday, November 4, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 4, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Monday will be sunny during the day and clear to cloudy in the evenings. Tuesday is forecasted to have a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Temperatures: Today: 67/46, Saturday: 75/54, Sunday: 76/58, Monday: 78/60, Tuesday: 78/62.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Wind speeds will begin to ease today allowing small craft advisories to be lowered for all waters this morning. Caution conditions will remain through at least noon for all waters. Scattered thunderstorms may affect the area Tuesday night and Wednesday, as another fast moving cold front pushes through. The threat of hazardous weather is low.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and Saturday will be sunny to partly sunny during the day and mostly clear to cloudy in the evenings.  Sunday and Monday will have a 20 percent chance of showers throughout the day each day. Tuesday is forecasted to increase to a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms

Temperatures: Today: 69/43, Saturday: 75/59, Sunday: 77/63, Monday: 79/63, Tuesday: 79/57.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather projected.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:  Today and Saturday will be sunny to partly sunny during the day and mostly clear to cloudy in the evenings.  Sunday and Monday will have a 20 percent chance of showers throughout the day each day. Tuesday is forecasted to increase to a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms

Temperatures: Today: 67/40, Saturday: 73/56, Sunday: 74/59, Monday: 78/60, Tuesday: 79/56.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather projected.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today and Saturday will be sunny to partly sunny during the day and mostly clear to cloudy in the evenings.  Sunday evening on into Monday will have a 20 percent chance of showers. Monday evening and Tuesday is forecasted to have a 40-50 percent chance of thunderstorms

Temperatures: Today: 65/43, Saturday: 72/53, Sunday: 72/58, Monday: 77/62, Tuesday: 77/51.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather projected.

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

Thursday, November 3, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 3, 2011

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today has a 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms then becoming clear in the evening.  Friday through Monday is forecasted to be sunny and mostly clear to cloudy in the evenings.

Temperatures: Today: 69/42, Friday: 67/44, Saturday: 74/53, Sunday: 77/58, Monday: 78/60.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A small craft advisory will be in effect this afternoon for the coastal waters west of the mouth of the Mississippi river. The advisory will be in effect overnight for all coastal waters with the exception of the tidal lakes and Mississippi sound. Over the tidal lakes and Mississippi sound, small craft will need to exercise caution this afternoon and tonight.

A cold front will move through the coastal waters this morning. Cold air behind the front will cause winds to increase to 25 to 30 mph over the coastal waters with waves as high as 5 to 7 feet over the outer waters. Winds and seas should gradually subside Friday morning.

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Saturday will be sunny to partly sunny during the day and clear to cloudy in the evenings.  Sunday and Monday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance of isolated showers.

Temperatures: Today: 65/40, Friday: 68/44, Saturday: 73/58, Sunday: 77/60, Monday: 79/62.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  An elevated fire threat can be expected today. Sharply drier air filtering over the region will bring relative humidity values down into the 30’s. Winds of 15 to 20 mph will be common with higher gusts. Some shower activity accompanying the frontal passage this morning will help to mitigate the threat.

Winds will be significantly lower for Friday and into the coming week. A moistening southerly flow will become established Sunday, ahead of our next frontal passage anticipated Tuesday or Wednesday.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:  Today through Saturday will be sunny to partly sunny during the day and clear to cloudy in the evenings.  Sunday and Monday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance of isolated showers.

Temperatures: Today: 64/39, Friday: 66/42, Saturday: 74/55, Sunday: 74/57, Monday: 78/60.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  An elevated fire threat can be expected today. Sharply drier air filtering over the region will bring relative humidity values down into the 30’s. Winds of 15 to 20 mph will be common with higher gusts. Some shower activity accompanying the frontal passage this morning will help to mitigate the threat.

Winds will be significantly lower for Friday and into the coming week. A moistening southerly flow will become established Sunday, ahead of our next frontal passage anticipated Tuesday or Wednesday.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today through Saturday will be sunny to mostly sunny during the day and mostly clear in the evenings.  Sunday and Monday is forecasted to have a 20-30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Temperatures:  Today: 61/39, Friday: 66/44, Saturday: 70/56, Sunday: 73/58, Monday: 79/59.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Thunderstorms will begin to edge back in from the northwest as early as Sunday into Monday as a lead upper disturbance moves by to the north. Then we are expecting much greater coverage of thunderstorms area-wide for Tuesday and Tuesday night as our next cold front and its associated upper level system will be even stronger. Considering the timing with peak afternoon heating, some of these storms could have the potential to become strong to 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

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

LOUISIANA WEATHER - November 2, 2011

EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny during the day with the evening having a 30-40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms and continuing on into Thursday.  Friday through Sunday is forecasted to be sunny and clear to mostly clear.

Temperatures: Today: 80/62, Thursday: 73/44, Friday: 69/44, Saturday: 72/55, Sunday: 80/53.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  A small craft advisory may be needed Thursday afternoon and Thursday night for all of the tidal lakes and coastal waters. A cold front will move through the coastal waters during the day on Thursday. Cold air behind the front will allow winds to increase to near 25 mph during the afternoon and evening hours. Seas may increase to 5 to 7 feet by Thursday night,

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny during the day with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening.  Thursday through Saturday will be sunny to partly sunny during the day and clear to cloudy in the evenings.  Sunday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Temperatures: Today: 77/57, Thursday: 65/40, Friday: 66/45, Saturday: 72/57, Sunday: 78/60

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather projected.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA:  Today will be partly sunny during the day with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening.  Thursday through Saturday will be sunny to partly sunny during the day and mostly clear to cloudy in the evenings.  Sunday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Temperatures: Today: 78/53, Thursday: 66/37, Friday: 66/43, Saturday: 70/51, Sunday: 74/57.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  No hazardous weather projected.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA:   Today will be partly sunny during the day with a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening.  Thursday through Saturday will be sunny to mostly sunny during the day and mostly clear in the evenings.  Sunday is forecasted to have a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Temperatures:  Today: 77/49, Thursday: 63/39, Friday: 64/43, Saturday: 68/53, Sunday: 73/57.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon as a cold front moves through the region. However, due to limited instability only isolated thunderstorms are expected. Additionally, a lake wind advisory is in effect for portions of northwest Louisiana due to an enhanced pressure gradient ahead of the cold front.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms will end early Thursday followed by windy conditions as high pressure builds across the region. Another cold front is forecast to linger across the region early next week, allowing for the possibility of showers and thunderstorms from Sunday through Tuesday.

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