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Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Saturday February 5th, 2022 :: 02:10 p.m. CST

Alert

Hard Freeze Warning until 08:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Allen, Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes. In Texas, Tyler, Northern Jasper and Northern Newton Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be below freezing for 8 to 12 hours and at or below hard freeze conditions for 1 to 4 hours in some locations.

* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES ... BEAUREGARD ... ALLEN ... EVANGELINE ... ST. LANDRY ... TYLER ... NORTHERN JASPER ... NORTHERN NEWTON

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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