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St James Parish Sheriff's Office
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 :: 03:24 a.m. CST

Advisory

Wind Chill Advisory until 10:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 10 above zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 above zero.

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

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... A mix of rain, light freezing rain and freezing drizzle is currently moving across this area this morning. Precipitation ends from west to east not too long after sunrise this morning, but remaining water on roads freezing icy roads are likely to continue into the morning commute as any remaining water on roads could quickly freezing.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASSUMPTION ... ST. JAMES ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Instructions:

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. 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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