Hard Freeze Warning until 08:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...For the first Hard Freeze Warning this morning, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 22. For the second Hard Freeze Warning tonight, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Louisiana.
* WHEN...For the first Hard Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the second Hard Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES ... BEAUREGARD ... ALLEN ... EVANGELINE ... ST. LANDRY ... CALCASIEU ... JEFFERSON DAVIS ... ACADIA ... LAFAYETTE ... UPPER ST. MARTIN
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
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