Here is an update concerning the residual snow/ice tomorrow and bitter cold temperatures through the work week.
Changes since Previous Update:
- A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Tonight into Thursday Morning.
WHAT:
- Residual snow and ice on roadways
- Extreme cold temperatures.
WHEN:
- Snow and Ice today and tonight
- Extreme cold temperatures
- Extreme Cold Warning through 10am this morning
- Cold Weather Advisory Wednesday night through Thursday morning
- Below freezing overnight low temperatures Thursday night and Friday night
WHERE: All of southeast LA and southern Mississippi
CONFIDENCE:
- We are very confident that dangerously cold temps and exacerbated by winds (causing even lower wind chills) will occur tonight through Thursday. Prolonged temperatures at or below freezing will occur for much of the area as well.
Impacts:
Cold Temperatures and Wind Chills:
- Due to extreme cold this morning many people may not know yet if there were any pipes/plumbing issues
- Ice and snow will not melt significantly today or tonight, so icy roadways will remain an issue through tomorrow.
- Extended duration of freezing (and hard freeze) conditions are expected for the next 3 consecutive nights. Few places will rise above freezing today.
- It is emphasized to protect the 4 P’s during the several days of cold weather:
- People: Check on the elderly & other vulnerable people to make sure they are adequately prepared.
- Pets: Keep your pets warm, indoors if possible. Ensure they have access to warm shelter, food and unfrozen water
- Pipes: Check insulation on exposed pipes using layers of towels/sheets/plastic bags/etc, open up sink cabinets and disconnect hoses.
- Plants: Cover sensitive vegetation, or bring inside if possible.
- Wind chills in the single digits (along and north of I-10/12) and teens (south of I-10/12) are forecast and can lead to hypothermia rapidly for those without warm shelter.
