Click HERE for an update concerning the cold weather we have been discussing for the past several days.
Overview:
- COLD — low temperatures Friday night in mid-teens north to mid-20s south. Note the duration of temperatures continuously below 32 degrees is extensive.
- Windy — north winds up to 20 mph will cause wind-chills (apparent or “feels-like” temperature) of low single digits north to low teens south. Note that wind gusts can reach 50mph along portions of Lake Pontchartrain.
Timing:
- System moves into the area late tomorrow and cold air is entrenched across the area by tomorrow night.
- Temperatures moderate to low 40s during the day Sunday, with “normal” cold night Sunday night.
Hazards:
- Exposure to extreme low temperatures can cause cold-related illnesses, Hypothermia and Frostbite
- Winds will increase feeling of cold
- Anything out of doors will be affected, so make plans to protect PEOPLE, PETS/ANIMALS, and PIPES
Confidence:
- Very confident of the timing of the system.
- Very confident of the brutal cold temperatures.
