Full Notification

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory starting this evening, very cold wind chills from 13 to 20 expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory tomorrow evening, very cold wind chills from 10 to 15 expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to 6 PM CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES ... BEAUREGARD ... ALLEN ... EVANGELINE ... ST. LANDRY ... LAFAYETTE ... UPPER ST. MARTIN ... LOWER ST. MARTIN ... WEST CAMERON ... EAST CAMERON ... NORTHERN CALCASIEU ... NORTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS ... NORTHERN ACADIA ... UPPER VERMILION ... UPPER IBERIA ... UPPER ST. MARY ... SOUTHERN CALCASIEU ... SOUTHERN JEFFERSON DAVIS ... SOUTHERN ACADIA ... LOWER VERMILION ... LOWER IBERIA ... LOWER ST. MARY ... TYLER ... HARDIN ... NORTHERN JASPER ... NORTHERN NEWTON ... SOUTHERN JASPER ... SOUTHERN NEWTON ... UPPER JEFFERSON ... NORTHERN ORANGE ... LOWER JEFFERSON ... SOUTHERN ORANGE

Instructions:

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.