High Wind Warning until 05:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Vernon, Rapides, Beauregard, Allen, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, West Cameron and East Cameron Parishes.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 5 PM CDT Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... BEAUREGARD ... ALLEN ... CALCASIEU ... JEFFERSON DAVIS ... WEST CAMERON ... EAST CAMERON
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Vernon Parish Fire District 1
185 Louisiana 111
Leesville, LA 71446
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
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:
- High Wind Warning