Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 2:18AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 15. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...Assumption, Lower Lafourche, Lower Terrebonne, St.
Charles, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Lafourche, and
Upper Terrebonne Parishes.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Frost and freeze
conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and
possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit getagameplan.org for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the cold.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 10:18 - ti klo 20:00
