Hazardous Weather Outlook
6:11am CST Friday, December 29, 2017
December 29, 2017 - The National Weather Service Shreveport LA at 6:11am CST Friday, December 29, 2017, issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the following areas: De Soto, Red River, Bienville, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant, Caldwell, La Salle, Franklin, Titus, Camp, Morris, Wood, Upshur, Marion, Smith, Gregg, Harrison, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, San Augustine
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, east Texas and northeast Texas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...
No hazardous weather is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday...
An arctic cold front will slowly move through the region Saturday,with warmer air overriding this cold air dome Saturday to result in areas of a cold light rain or drizzle developing by Saturday night and Sunday. This light rain will diminish across East Texas and North Louisiana during the afternoon Sunday, before temperatures are able to fall to freezing. The coldest air so far this season is expected to start the new year, with a hard freeze expected Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, before a slow moderating trend begins around midweek. Residents should take precautions this weekend for these very cold temperatures. Be sure that exposed exterior pipes are wrapped, consider bringing pets inside, and check on the elderly and those that may not have adequate indoor heating.
Spotter Information Statement: Activation of emergency management personnel...amateur radio operators...and storm spotters will not be needed through tonight.
