Vermilion

Forecasts for Louisiana — Return to U.S. Severe Weather

	Current Severe Weather

	Hard Freeze Watch
Statement as of 2:38 PM CST on Enero 06, 2010 ... Hard freeze watch now in effect from Thursday evening through Saturday morning... The hard freeze watch is now in effect from Thursday evening through Saturday morning. A hard freeze watch has been posted for all areas with the exception of the immediate coastline for Thursday night through Friday morning. Morning low temperatures will be in the lower to middle 20s by sunrise Friday morning. An Arctic cold front will usher in extremely cold weather Thursday. These cold temperatures are expected to persist through the weekend. The front will move through the area early on Thursday... with high temperatures occurring early Thursday morning. Temperatures will fall rapidly through the day with temperatures falling below freezing shortly after sunset across the lakes area of southeast Texas and western and central Louisiana... and by around 9 PM across lower southeast Texas and southern Louisiana. Residents should prepare for extended periods of sub-freezing temperatures Friday and Saturday... with high temperatures on Friday in the low to mid 30s. In addition... strong northerly winds will result in wind chill values falling into the teens Thursday night into Friday morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A hard freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are likely. Residents should prepare for extended periods of freezing temperatures from Thursday evening through Saturday morning. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation... and plants should be brought indoors or covered if possible. In addition... residents are encouraged to keep pets indoors or provide adequate shelter... food and unfrozen water if they need to remain outdoors. Wrap exposed water pipes to prevent damage to pipes. Be sure to check on individuals that might need a little extra help... especially the elderly and the very Young. Residents are urged to use extreme caution when using space heaters... and ensure that clothing and other flammable objects are kept several feet away to prevent them from catching fire. If you have to go outside... dress in layers and wear gloves and a hat. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... local media... or commercial radio for the latest on this event... or visit our website at weather.Gov/lakecharles.