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 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