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Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Monday January 3rd, 2022 :: 03:11 p.m. CST

Alert

Hard Freeze Warning until 10:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles, Allen, Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES ... ALLEN ... EVANGELINE ... ST. LANDRY

Instructions:

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Address/Location
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
203 S 3rd St
Leesville, LA 71446

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-1311

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Hard Freeze Warning

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