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severe thunderstorm
La Salle Parish, LA

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA
440 PM CDT TUE JUN 18 2013

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SHREVEPORT HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
CALDWELL PARISH IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF COLUMBIA...
EASTERN JACKSON PARISH IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...
NORTHERN LA SALLE PARISH IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...
SOUTHERN OUACHITA PARISH IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...

* UNTIL 530 PM CDT

* AT 440 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING
FROM 26 MILES NORTHWEST OF COLUMBIA TO 11 MILES WEST OF COLUMBIA TO
7 MILES SOUTHWEST OF OLLA TO 17 MILES SOUTHWEST OF OLLA...OR ALONG
A LINE EXTENDING FROM 15 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BROWNSVILLE-BAWCOMVILLE
TO 11 MILES WEST OF COLUMBIA TO 19 MILES EAST OF WINNFIELD TO 16
MILES SOUTHEAST OF WINNFIELD...AND MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

* OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
CLARKS...GRAYSON...MIDWAY AND JENA...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THESE ARE DANGEROUS STORMS. IF YOU ARE IN THEIR PATH...PREPARE
IMMEDIATELY FOR DAMAGING WINDS...AND DEADLY CLOUD TO GROUND
LIGHTNING. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER...PREFERABLY
INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING BUT AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

THIS STORM HAS A HISTORY OF PRODUCING DESTRUCTIVE WINDS WHICH DOWNED
TREES IN JONESBORO. SEEK SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND
STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS!

&&

LAT...LON 3207 9192 3203 9189 3193 9189 3192 9200
3161 9201 3161 9237 3169 9235 3170 9237
3176 9234 3179 9237 3189 9231 3214 9231
3215 9237 3245 9247 3244 9196 3229 9202
3227 9198 3218 9197 3217 9190 3209 9186
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 271DEG 27KT 3238 9237 3216 9224
3183 9231 3174 9244

$$

Advisories

flood
Concordia Parish, LA

THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT NATCHEZ.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 48.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST AND WILL HOLD STEADY FOR
THE NEXT 24 HOURS BEFORE BEGIN TO FALL.

&&

FLOOD OBSERVED FORECAST 6AM CREST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME WED THU FRI CREST TIME DATE

LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NATCHEZ 48 47.8 TUE 10 AM 47.8 47.6 47.2 NEAR CREST

$$

Adams County, MS

THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT NATCHEZ.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 48.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST AND WILL HOLD STEADY FOR
THE NEXT 24 HOURS BEFORE BEGIN TO FALL.

&&

FLOOD OBSERVED FORECAST 6AM CREST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME WED THU FRI CREST TIME DATE

LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NATCHEZ 48 47.8 TUE 10 AM 47.8 47.6 47.2 NEAR CREST

$$

Jefferson County, MS

THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 43.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING AND SHOULD BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL.

&&

FLOOD OBSERVED FORECAST 6AM CREST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME WED THU FRI CREST TIME DATE

LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
VICKSBURG 43 41.0 TUE 10 AM 40.6 40.2 39.8 CRESTING

$$

Wilkinson County, MS

THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT NATCHEZ.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 48.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS NEAR CREST AND WILL HOLD STEADY FOR
THE NEXT 24 HOURS BEFORE BEGIN TO FALL.

&&

FLOOD OBSERVED FORECAST 6AM CREST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME WED THU FRI CREST TIME DATE

LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NATCHEZ 48 47.8 TUE 10 AM 47.8 47.6 47.2 NEAR CREST

$$

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Central Louisiana Forecast

Today's Forecast

Today's Forecast Image
  • 91°
  • 72°

TONIGHT...Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue into the night. Some could be strong to severe, with gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning. Most should come to an end by midnight, but a few could continue to linger overnight. Lows 68-73. Light and variable winds.

WEDNESDAY...Scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with coverage increasing in the afternoon hours. Highs in the upper 80's to lower 90's. Light and variable winds, with higher gusts in thunderstorms.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A few lingering showers possible. Lows in the lower to mid 70's. Light SE winds.

THURSDAY...A mixture of sunshine and clouds with a slight chance for afternoon thunderstorms. High in the lower 90's. Light SE winds.

7-Day Forecast: Alexandria

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 91°
  • 72°

50% Shwrs/Tstms

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 88°
  • 71°

60% Shwrs/Tstms

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 72°

30% Shwrs/Tstms

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 93°
  • 72°

20% Shwrs/Tstms

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 94°
  • 72°

30% Shwrs/Tstms

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 73°

30% Shwrs/Tstms

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 73°

30% Shwrs/Tstms

Currently in Alexandria, LA as of

  • 80°(Feels like 86°)
  • Thunder
  • Wind: VRB @ 3 mph
  • Barometer: 29.89 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:06
  • Sunset: 20:17
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Fort Polk (South)

Currently in Fort Polk, LA as of

  • 89°(Feels like 97°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: SSW @ 9 mph
  • Barometer: 29.90 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:08
  • Sunset: 20:18
  • Humidity: 57%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Natchitoches

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 90°
  • °

T-Storms

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 71°

Partly Cloudy

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 93°
  • 71°

Partly Cloudy

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 93°
  • 71°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 71°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 91°
  • 71°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 91°
  • 72°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Natchitoches, LA as of

  • 73°(Feels like 73°)
  • Thunder Storm
  • Wind: N @ 21 mph, gusting to 30 mph
  • Barometer: 29.93 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:07
  • Sunset: 20:20
  • Humidity: 91%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: De Ridder

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 88°
  • °

T-Storms

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 71°

N/A

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 94°
  • 69°

N/A

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 94°
  • 70°

N/A

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 69°

N/A

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 69°

N/A

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 91°
  • 70°

N/A

Currently in De Ridder, LA as of

  • 90°(Feels like 98°)
  • Thunder
  • Wind: SSW @ 10 mph, gusting to 17 mph
  • Barometer: 29.93 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:10
  • Sunset: 20:19
  • Humidity: 56%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Lafayette

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 90°
  • °

N/A

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 90°
  • 73°

N/A

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 71°

N/A

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 71°

N/A

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 90°
  • 71°

N/A

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 90°
  • 71°

N/A

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 89°
  • 69°

N/A

Currently in Lafayette, LA as of

  • 90°(Feels like 96°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: SSW @ 9 mph
  • Barometer: 29.91 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:06
  • Sunset: 20:12
  • Humidity: 51%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Ruston

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 91°
  • °

Cloudy

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 91°
  • 74°

T-Storms

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 93°
  • 73°

Partly Cloudy

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 93°
  • 73°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
Saturday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 73°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 92°
  • 72°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 90°
  • 73°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Ruston, LA as of

  • 74°(Feels like 74°)
  • Thunder Storm
  • Wind: NW @ 3 mph
  • Barometer: 30.01 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:03
  • Sunset: 20:20
  • Humidity: 99%
  • UV Index: 7.00
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