Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 5 at 3:31AM CST until January 5 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 1:31am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees expected. For the Cold
Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 18 and 25 degrees
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest
Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CST
this evening. For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory,
from 3 AM to 10 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could
kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
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.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
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; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA