Increasing Clouds, Rising Rain Chances & Possible Severe Wx. - KALB-TV News Channel 5 & CBS 2

Monday, December 24

11:45am

Overview
A weak cold front continues to push SE and into the Gulf of Mexico. As this front fizzles out, a developing Low Pressure System will move through CenLA. In the wake of this system, a ridge of high pressure will dig in and bring Cold temperatures, clear skies and a moderate wind.

Discussion
A well developed cold front, associated with a sharp cold front will move NE tonight and bring a very likely chance for rain, coupled with a slight risk for severe weather to Central Louisiana.  This system will slowly move through and affect our area through Tuesday & Wednesday (am).  Conditions could include, but are not limited to: Heavy Rainfall, Strong winds, possible hail and a risk for isolated tornadoes.
This warning should not be taken lightly. The atmosphere  is set up in a way that will actually facilitate the development of strong thunderstorms.

For the rest of the day,
Sunny skies, with gradually increasing clouds and High temperatures that are expected to be more than 10-12 degrees warmer than average. The increasing clouds this afternoon will lead to rising ran chances, overnight. Santa is still expected to make his rounds locally and should make it through before the extreme weather gets to us.
During the Early (am) hours, conditions will worsen and become favorable for very high rain chances.

For the rest of the 7day planner
Monday and Tuesday, this system will move through and bring a very likely chance for rain and a slight risk for severe weather. After this system moves out, temperatures will plummet and drop below freezing for a few days. There is another front that will push through Friday & Saturday, before allowing temperatures to fall again.
 
TODAY...Patchy fog early in the morning. Expect gradually increasing clouds and rising rain chances this evening, all in advance of an approaching Low Pressure System. Temperatures will run well above average. Highs 67-73. West winds 2-12mph, becoming NE. Chance for rain during the day is 50%.

CHRISTMAS EVE...Cloudy skies and continues rising rain chances, associated with a system that will bring with it, Very Likely rain chances, coupled with a slight risk for severe weather. Lows 51-57. Chance of rain is 80%.

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Here is Monday's Outdoor Planner for Central Louisiana.

Today, the best time for fishing and hunting (Major Time) is 9:15-11:15am and we will give it a C. Expect clear skies, becoming Cloudy later today. Followed by, rising rain chances, overnight. There will be a likely chance for rain with the higher chances after midnight. This system will bring with it a slight risk for severe weather.
 
TODAY...Patchy fog early in the morning. Expect gradually increasing clouds and rising rain chances this evening, all in advance of an approaching Low Pressure System. Temperatures will run well above average. Highs 67-73. West winds 2-12mph, becoming NE. Chance for rain during the day is 50%.

CHRISTMAS EVE...Cloudy skies and continues rising rain chances, associated with a system that will bring with it, Very Likely rain chances, coupled with a slight risk for severe weather. Lows 51-57. Chance of rain is 80%.


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~DEW