
Rain returned to central Louisiana to end the week on a wet note. A strong upper-level disturbance and surface cold front triggered the rain, which was locally heavy in spots. Here are the top five rainfall amounts from our exclusive KALB-TV weather watchers network.
Oakdale airport...4.24
Lecompte...3.30
Simmesport... 3.00
Longleaf...3.00
Hickor Hill (5 miles WNW of Marksville)...2.85
Colder and drier air will keep rain out of the wekeend forecast. Another strong freeze is expected Sunday morning with lows in the 20s.
Have a good weekend.
Tom Konvicka