Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 10:00AM CST until January 8 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 8:00am
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Area Description:
Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Lower Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA