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Vernon Parish Fire District 1
Wednesday December 21st, 2022 :: 02:03 p.m. CST

Advisory

Hard Freeze Warning until 12:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 14 expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Vernon, Rapides, Beauregard and Allen Parishes. In Texas, Tyler, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper and Southern Newton Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to noon CST Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... BEAUREGARD ... ALLEN ... TYLER ... HARDIN ... NORTHERN JASPER ... NORTHERN NEWTON ... SOUTHERN JASPER ... SOUTHERN 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 Fire District 1
185 Louisiana 111
Leesville, LA 71446

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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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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