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St James Parish Sheriff's Office
Monday January 15th, 2024 :: 12:42 p.m. CST

Advisory

Wind Chill Advisory until 12:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain possible. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze. Very cold wind chills in the mid to upper teens expected.

* WHERE...Assumption, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Lafourche and Upper Terrebonne Parishes.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the first Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 10 PM Tuesday to 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Sidewalks and roads, particularly bridges, overpasses, and lesser traveled secondary roads, may become slippery. The hazardous conditions could impact the commute overnight and Tuesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will start out as rain this afternoon and evening, but as temperatures quickly fall tonight, there will be a very brief opportunity for freezing rain mainly overnight before precipitation ends early Tuesday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASSUMPTION ... ST. JAMES ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ... UPPER LAFOURCHE ... UPPER TERREBONNE

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Address/Location
St James Parish Sheriff's Office
5800 LA-44
Convent, LA 70723

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 225-562-2200

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Wind Chill Advisory

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