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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Lake Charles, LA

January 16, 2018Cameron Parish, Lafayette Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this wind advisory at Jan 16, 2018, 3:10 AM CST for Cameron Parish, Lafayette Parish, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Jan 16, 2018, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 16, 2018, 3:10 AM CST (09:10 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2018, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 16, 2018, 9:36 PM CST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

Counties Cameron Parish, LA, Lafayette Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 88 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 00:00Z on 2018-01-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 00:00Z on 2018-01-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -16 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1285 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

190 
WWUS74 KLCH 160910
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
310 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...Arctic airmass will bring hard freeze conditions Tuesday
night...

.An arctic front will move through the area today, ushering a 
very cold airmass into the region. Northerly winds will increase
behind the front later this morning into the afternoon hours.

LAZ041>045-TXZ216-162200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WI.Y.0002.180116T1500Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0600Z-180117T1500Z/
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Orange-
Including the cities of Lake Charles, Sulphur, Hathaway, 
Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, Rayne, 
Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Cade, 
St. Martinville, Orange, Vidor, and Bridge City
310 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST
this evening. 

* TIMING...Late this morning and afternoon.

* WINDS...20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph possible.

* Temperature...18 to 25.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 20 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

LAZ052>055-073-074-TXZ215-162200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WI.Y.0002.180116T1500Z-180117T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0600Z-180117T1500Z/
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, and Sea Rim State Park
310 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to midnight
CST tonight. 

* TIMING...Late this morning and afternoon.

* WINDS...20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph possible.

* Temperature...18 to 25.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 20 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

LAZ027>033-TXZ180-259-260-162200-
/O.CON.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0200Z-180117T1700Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister,
Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Holly Springs, Jasper, 
Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, 
Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
310 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...15 to 18.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

TXZ201-261-262-162200-
/O.CON.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0600Z-180117T1500Z/
Hardin-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Lumberton, Silsbee, Gist, Buna, Evadale, 
and Deweyville
310 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...18 to 20.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
437 
WWUS74 KLCH 162149
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
349 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...Arctic airmass will bring hard freeze conditions tonight...

.Arctic high pressure will continue to build south through
tonight. Temperatures will fall through the evening, and into the
middle teens to around 20 overnight. This will result in an 
extended period of hard freeze conditions overnight into Wednesday
morning. In addition, gusty north winds will persist into the 
evening, gradually tapering off through midnight.

LAZ043>045-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0600Z-180117T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Including the cities of Crowley, Rayne, Branch, Church Point, 
Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Cade, and St. Martinville
349 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will taper off by early evening. Hard freeze
  conditions are expected from late evening through midday
  Wednesday.

* WINDS...around 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph possible.

* Temperature...18 to 20 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 20 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

LAZ041-042-TXZ216-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0600Z-180117T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Orange-
Including the cities of Lake Charles, Sulphur, Hathaway, 
Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Orange, Vidor, 
and Bridge City
349 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will taper off by early evening. Hard freeze
  conditions are expected from late evening through midday
  Wednesday.

* WINDS...20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph possible.

* Temperature...18 to 20 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 20 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

LAZ052>055-073-074-TXZ215-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0600Z-180117T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0600Z/
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, and Sea Rim State Park
349 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will taper off through midnight. Hard freeze 
  conditions are expected from late evening through midday 
  Wednesday.

* WINDS...20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 mph possible.

* Temperature...19 to 22 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 20 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

LAZ028-029-032-033-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0200Z-180117T1800Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, Mansura, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
349 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...15 to 18 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

TXZ201-261-262-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0600Z-180117T1700Z/
Hardin-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Lumberton, Silsbee, Gist, Buna, Evadale, 
and Deweyville
349 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...18 to 20 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

LAZ027-030-031-TXZ180-259-260-170600-
/O.CON.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0200Z-180117T1700Z/
Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, Oakdale, Kinder, 
Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville,
Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, 
Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, 
Bleakwood, and Call
349 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...15 to 18 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

24
454 
WWUS74 KLCH 170336
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
936 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...Arctic airmass will bring hard freeze conditions tonight...

.Arctic high pressure will continue to build tonight. 
Temperatures will fall into the middle teens to around 20 
overnight. This will result in an extended period of hard freeze 
conditions overnight into Wednesday morning.

LAZ052>055-073-074-TXZ215-171145-
/O.CAN.KLCH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.180117T0336Z-180117T1700Z/
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, and Sea Rim State Park
936 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 


* Temperature...19 to 22 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will have
  the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to these
  temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

LAZ028-029-032-033-041>045-TXZ201-216-261-262-171145-
/O.EXT.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180117T1700Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Hardin-Orange-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, Mansura, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, 
Lake Charles, Sulphur, Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh,
Lake Arthur, Crowley, Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, 
Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Cade, St. Martinville, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, Gist, Buna, Evadale, 
and Deweyville
936 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...15 to 18 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

LAZ027-030-031-TXZ180-259-260-171145-
/O.CON.KLCH.HZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180117T1700Z/
Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, Oakdale, Kinder, 
Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville,
Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, 
Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, 
Bleakwood, and Call
936 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...15 to 18 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in 
  hypothermia and frostbite and could harm pets and outdoor 
  animals. Exposed pipes and those along exterior walls will 
  have the potential to freeze. Sensitive vegetation exposed to 
  these temperatures will be killed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 16, 3:10 AM CSTLow Water AdvisoryLCH9 hr
Jan 16, 3:10 AM CSTLow Water AdvisoryLCH42 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.