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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Lake Charles, LA

January 15, 201810 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Texas

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 15, 2018, 3:48 PM CST for 10 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 16, 2018, 9:36 PM CST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2018, 3:48 PM CST (21:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2018, 9:36 PM CST
Expired
Jan 17, 2018, 11:00 AM CST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

Counties Allen Parish, LA, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Beauregard Parish, LA, Cameron Parish, LA, Evangeline Parish, LA, Lafayette Parish, LA, Rapides Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA, Vernon Parish, LA, Hardin County, TX, Jasper County, TX, Newton County, TX, Tyler County, TX

The radar

The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 61 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 12:00Z on 2018-01-15Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2018-01-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 78 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1876 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
78 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

931 
WWUS44 KLCH 152148
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
348 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...Winter weather advisory in effect from late tonight through
Tuesday...

.An arctic front will move through the area tonight into early
Tuesday, ushering a very cold airmass into the region.
Precipitation will initially fall as light rain, then transition
to a mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow early Tuesday
morning as temperatures fall. The mix of wintry precipitation will
spread south through early afternoon, while areas north of I-10
will see a changeover to mainly snow. Accumulations are not
expected to be significant, but snow amounts of one half to one
inch will be possible across interior southeast Texas into central
Louisiana. Further south, snow amounts are expected to be less
than one half inch. Ice accumulation is also expected to be
minimal, not exceeding more than a few hundredths of an inch.
Primary impacts for ice will be to bridges and elevated roadways.
Precipitation will end from north to south Tuesday evening.

In addition, strong northerly winds will produce dangerous wind 
chills. Wind chill values will dip into the teens by late
afternoon. As temperatures continue to fall during the evening,
wind chills will fall into the single digits across central and
western Louisiana, with lower teens elsewhere. These dangerously
cold conditions will linger into Wednesday morning. 

LAZ028-029-161000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T0900Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1700Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, and Mansura
348 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 11 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for a mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow,
which is in effect from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday. A Wind Chill 
Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Chill Advisory is in 
effect from 10 PM Tuesday to 11 AM CST Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from late tonight into Tuesday.
  Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday
  morning.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...single digits to lower teens.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or 
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for 
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while 
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds 
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in 
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ027-TXZ180-259-260-161000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T0900Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1500Z/
Vernon-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
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
348 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for a mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow,
which is in effect from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday. A Wind Chill 
Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Chill Advisory is in 
effect from 10 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from late tonight into Tuesday.
  Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday
  morning.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...single digits to lower teens.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or 
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for 
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while 
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds 
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in 
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ201-215-216-261-262-161000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T1200Z-180117T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T1500Z/
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
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, 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, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
348 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT TO
9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for a mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow,
which is in effect from 6 AM Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday 
night. A Wind Chill Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Chill
Advisory is in effect from midnight Tuesday night to 9 AM CST 
Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from Tuesday morning through
  Tuesday evening. Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening 
  into Wednesday morning.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...Lower teens.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or 
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for 
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while 
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds 
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in 
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ030-161000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T1200Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1500Z/
Beauregard-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, 
and Oretta
348 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for a mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow,
which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday. A Wind Chill 
Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Chill Advisory is in 
effect from 10 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from Tuesday morning through
  Tuesday evening. Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening 
  into Wednesday morning.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...around 10 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or 
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for 
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while 
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds 
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in 
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ031>033-161000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T1200Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1700Z/
Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
348 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 11 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for a mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow,
which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday. A Wind Chill 
Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Chill Advisory is in 
effect from 10 PM Tuesday to 11 AM CST Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from Tuesday morning through
  Tuesday evening. Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening 
  into Wednesday morning.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...5 to 10 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or 
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for 
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while 
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds 
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in 
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

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6 follow-up statements
590 
WWUS44 KLCH 160345
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
945 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...Winter weather advisory in effect from late tonight through
Tuesday...

.An arctic front will move through the area tonight into early
Tuesday, ushering a very cold airmass into the region.
Precipitation will initially fall as light rain, then transition
to a mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow early Tuesday
morning as temperatures fall. The mix of wintry precipitation
will spread south through early afternoon, while areas north of I-
10 will see a changeover to mainly snow. Accumulations are not
expected to be significant, but snow amounts of one half to one
inch will be possible across interior southeast Texas into
central Louisiana. Further south, snow amounts are expected to be
less than one half inch. Ice accumulation is also expected to be
minimal, not exceeding more than a few hundredths of an inch.
Primary impacts for ice will be to bridges and elevated roadways.
Precipitation will end from north to south Tuesday evening.

In addition, strong northerly winds will produce dangerous wind
chills. Wind chill values will dip into the teens by late
afternoon. As temperatures continue to fall during the evening,
wind chills will fall into the single digits across central and
western Louisiana, with lower teens elsewhere. These dangerously
cold conditions will linger into Wednesday morning.

LAZ028-029-161145-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T0900Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1700Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, and Mansura
945 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM
CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO
11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from late tonight into Tuesday. 
  Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday 
  morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...single digits to lower teens.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ027-TXZ180-259-260-161145-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T0900Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1500Z/
Vernon-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
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
945 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM
CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO
9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from late tonight into Tuesday. 
  Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday 
  morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...single digits to lower teens.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ201-215-216-261-262-161145-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T1200Z-180117T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T1500Z/
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
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, 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, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
945 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY
NIGHT TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from Tuesday morning through 
  Tuesday evening. Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening 
  into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...Lower teens.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ030-161145-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T1200Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1500Z/
Beauregard-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, 
and Oretta
945 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM
CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO
9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from Tuesday morning through 
  Tuesday evening. Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening 
  into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...around 10 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ031>033-161145-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T1200Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1700Z/
Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
945 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM
CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO
11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from Tuesday morning through 
  Tuesday evening. Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening 
  into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...5 to 10 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
967 
WWUS44 KLCH 160910
WSWLCH

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

...Winter weather advisory in effect from late tonight through
Tuesday...

.An arctic front will move through the area today, ushering a 
very cold airmass into the region. Precipitation will initially 
fall as light rain, then transition to a mix of freezing rain, ice
pellets and snow early this morning as temperatures fall. The mix
of wintry precipitation will spread south through early afternoon,
while areas north of I-10 will see a changeover to mainly snow. 
Accumulations are not expected to be significant, but snow amounts
of one half to one inch will be possible across interior southeast
Texas into central Louisiana. Further south, snow amounts are 
expected to be less than one half inch. Ice accumulation is also 
expected to be minimal, not exceeding more than a few hundredths 
of an inch. Primary impacts for ice will be to bridges and elevated
roadways. Precipitation will end from north to south this evening.

In addition, strong northerly winds will produce dangerous wind
chills. Wind chill values will dip into the teens by late afternoon.
As temperatures continue to fall during the evening, wind chills 
will fall into the single digits across central and western 
Louisiana, with lower teens elsewhere. These dangerously cold 
conditions will linger into Wednesday morning.

LAZ028-029-162200-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1700Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, and Mansura
310 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from late tonight into Tuesday. 
  Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday 
  morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...single digits to lower teens.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ027-TXZ180-259-260-162200-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1500Z/
Vernon-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
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

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from late tonight into Tuesday. 
  Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday 
  morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...single digits to lower teens.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ201-215-216-261-262-162200-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T1200Z-180117T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T1500Z/
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
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, 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, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
310 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from Tuesday morning through 
  Tuesday evening. Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening 
  into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...Lower teens.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ030-162200-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T1200Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1500Z/
Beauregard-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, 
and Oretta
310 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from Tuesday morning through 
  Tuesday evening. Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening 
  into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...around 10 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ031>033-162200-
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.180116T1200Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1700Z/
Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
310 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from Tuesday morning through 
  Tuesday evening. Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening 
  into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...5 to 10 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
336 
WWUS44 KLCH 162205
WSWLCH

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

...Winter weather advisory remains in effect through this evening...

.Wintry precipitation will continue through this evening,
gradually tapering off from north to south through midnight. 
Precipitation will fall primarily in the form of snow north of 
I-10, with a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain expected south 
of I-10 toward the coast. Minor accumulations of snow can be 
expected, with amounts around one inch possible across central 
Louisiana, one half to one inch southward to I-10 and less than 
one half inch from I-10 to the coast. Ice accumulation is also 
expected to be light, not exceeding more than a tenth of an inch. 
Primary impacts for ice will be to bridges and elevated roadways. 

In addition, strong northerly winds will produce dangerous wind
chills. Wind chill values will dip into the single digits across 
central and western Louisiana by midnight, with lower teens 
elsewhere. These dangerously cold conditions will linger into 
Wednesday morning.


LAZ028-029-031-032-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180117T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1700Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Allen-Evangeline-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, Mansura, Oakdale, Kinder, 
Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, and Reddell
405 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from through mid evening. 
  Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday 
  morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...2 to 6 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ027-030-TXZ180-259-260-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180117T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1600Z/
Vernon-Beauregard-Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 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
405 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation through mid evening. Dangerous 
  wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...5 to 10 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ042>045-052>055-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180117T0600Z/
Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Vermilion-
Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-
Including the cities of Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, 
Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, Rayne, Branch, Church Point, 
Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Cade, St. Martinville, 
Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, Forked Island, Kaplan, 
New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, Centerville, Franklin, 
Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, and Stephensville
405 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation through late evening. Dangerous 
  wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...5 to 10 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ041-073-074-TXZ201-215-216-261-262-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180117T0600Z/
Calcasieu-West Cameron-East Cameron-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Lake Charles, Sulphur, Hackberry, 
Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, Cameron, Creole, 
Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Lumberton, Silsbee, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, 
Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
405 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation through late evening. Dangerous 
  wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...7 to 12 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ033-170600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180117T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0400Z-180117T1700Z/
St. Landry-
Including the cities of Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
405 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation through late evening. Dangerous 
  wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...3 to 5 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

24
702 
WWUS44 KLCH 170336
WSWLCH

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

...Winter weather advisory remains in effect until Midnight...

.Wintry precipitation will continue through this evening, 
with precipitation moving off to the east around or shortly after 
midnight tonight. Precipitation will fall in the form of a mix of
snow and sleet across acadiana. Minor accumulations of snow can 
be expected on elevated surfaces with little accumulation on the 
ground.

In addition, strong northerly winds will produce dangerous wind
chills. Wind chill values will dip into the single digits across
central and western Louisiana by midnight, with lower teens
elsewhere. These dangerously cold conditions will linger into
Wednesday morning.

LAZ041-073-TXZ201-215-216-261-262-171145-
/O.CAN.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180117T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0336Z-180117T1700Z/
Calcasieu-West Cameron-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Lake Charles, Sulphur, Hackberry, 
Johnson Bayou, Lumberton, Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, 
Sea Rim State Park, Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, Gist, Buna, 
Evadale, and Deweyville
936 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


* WIND CHILL VALUES...7 to 12 degrees.

* Despite the cancellation of the winter weather advisory, black 
 ice remains a concern tonight through Wednesday morning on area 
 roadways. Icy roads are subject to being closed. Do not drive 
 unless absolutely necessary. If you must drive, slow down and use
 extreme caution. Be prepared for loss of traction with road 
 surfaces. Ice will begin to melt Wednesday afternoon once 
 temperatures rise above freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ033-042>045-052>055-074-171145-
/O.EXT.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0336Z-180117T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180117T0600Z/
St. Landry-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-East Cameron-
Including the cities of Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Hathaway, 
Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, Rayne, 
Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Cade, 
St. Martinville, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Grand Lake, Klondike, Cameron, Creole, 
Grand Chenier, and Rutherford Beach
936 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation through late evening. Dangerous 
  wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...5 to 10 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

LAZ027>032-TXZ180-259-260-171145-
/O.EXT.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.180117T0336Z-180117T1700Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-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, 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

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winter precipitation from through mid evening. 
  Dangerous wind chills from Tuesday evening into Wednesday 
  morning. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...2 to 6 degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Elevated roadways and bridges may become slick 
  from ice. Light accumulations of snow on grassy surfaces and 
  rooftops. Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
900 
WWUS44 KLCH 170946
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
346 AM CST Wed Jan 17 2018

...Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect through late this 
morning...

.Northerly winds will continue to produce dangerous wind chills 
through this morning. Wind chill values have ranged from the low
teens to single digits through most of the night. These 
dangerously cold conditions will linger into late Wednesday 
morning before winds begin to decrease.

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
171700-
/O.CON.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T1700Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper-
Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern 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, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, 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, Town Bluff, 
Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, 
Evadale, and Deweyville
346 AM CST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...Dangerous wind chills will continue through late
  Wednesday morning

* WIND CHILL VALUES...From 10 to 15 degrees and as low as 2 to 6 
  degrees.

* MAIN IMPACT...Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as 
  little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds 
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in 
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$
748 
WWUS44 KLCH 171709
WSWLCH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1109 AM CST Wed Jan 17 2018

...Gusty north winds will keep wind chills dangerously low...

.Gusty north winds will continue through early this afternoon. The
combination of wind and extremely cold air will keep wind chill
values in the lower teens for the next few hours.

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-171900-
/O.EXP.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.WC.Y.0003.180117T1709Z-180117T1900Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-
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, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, 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, and Rutherford Beach
1109 AM CST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Wind
Chill Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM CST this afternoon.

* TIMING...Dangerous wind chills will continue through early
  afternoon.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...8 to 13 degrees. 

* MAIN IMPACT...Low wind chills may result in frostbite in as
  little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-171815-
/O.EXP.KLCH.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T1700Z/
Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, 
Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, Silsbee, Beaumont, 
Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, 
Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, 
Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, 
Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
1109 AM CST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Wind chill values have risen above 13 degrees F. Winds are
expected to continue to lighten today, and wind chill temperatures
will trend toward actual air temperatures.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Jan 15, 11:54 AM CST, 3 hours 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 11:54 AM CST, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1154 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

.AVIATION...
Clr skies thru the afternoon into the evening hours. Clouds
spilling in late with rains during the overnight hours. Looking
for a strong cold front towards sunrise. Ceilings becmg IFR/LIFR
winds strong and Gusty.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 1037 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018/

DISCUSSION...
Sfc high pres now situated east of the region while a cold front
is located acrs southern OK into W/NW AR. Light easterly winds
will become southeasterly through the day and, after a chilly
morning, temperatures should warm up nicely through the aftn. Highs
around 60 degrees look to be on track, along with a modest
increase in dewpoints. Made some minor tweaks to hourly temps and
dewpoints to account for ob trends but overall fcst today is in
good shape.

The main event continues to be the next frigid airmass making its
way into the area late tonight/early Tuesday, with the
possibility of a mix of wintry precip. At this time, precip is
expected to be light with minimal accumulations. However, with
the potential for some minor accumulations, especially on elevated
sfcs and bridges, will likely issue a Winter Weather Advisory for
portions of the area once all 12Z guidance has been considered.

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PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 535 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018/

AVIATION...

VFR conditions are expected for all terminals through today with
clear skies and light SE to S winds of 5-10 knots.

Clouds will build into the region after 00Z tonight, initially
with high clouds and then with clouds below FL050 after 06Z. MVFR
conditions are likely by 12Z Tuesday with the possibility of light
winter precipitation of some form at KAEX.

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PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 426 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018/

DISCUSSION...
Wx map shows lingering cold high pressure ridge across the
region. With the calm winds and clear skies, temperatures have
dropped a little more than expected this morning, with most
locations across C LA in the mid 20s, upper 20s across SC LA, and
lowers 30s along and north of I-10 across SW LA/SE TX. Temperatures
will quickly warm up after sunrise as southeast winds commence
with the high moving further eastward, and high temperatures reach
the upper 50s to lower 60s. This will be short lived.

The next strong cold front is plunging southward this morning
across the Central Plains, with very frigged air accompanying the
1050mb high behind it. The front is expected to move through
inland SE TX/C LA by this time Tuesday morning, reaching the coast
by daybreak. As the cold air wedges beneath the warmer moist
atmosphere, increased moisture pooling and lift will be generated.
With temperatures falling into the lower 30s by daybreak and
holding near freezing across inland SE TX/C LA, the chance of
precipitation will likely be in the form of either sleet or freezing
rain. As temperatures fall below freezing by late afternoon and
evening for the remainder of the area, the chance of precipitation,
either sleet or freezing rain, will shift southward as well
across the I-10 corridor of SE TX/S LA. The GFS is slightly faster
than the ECMWF with beginning and ending of precipitation, but
both and all available guidance showing colder temperatures this
cycle, the reason for concern.

At this time, only expecting very light accumulations from the
chance of freezing rain, which will be of most concern on the area
bridges and overpasses for Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.
This is an evolving forecast, with even slight changes in
temperature and precipitation amounts making quite a bit of
difference in precipitation type and effects.

The other more certain aspect of the forecast will be the much
colder temperatures and low wind chills that will likely require
a wind chill advisory and hard freeze warning for Tuesday night
into Wednesday morning. For Wednesday morning, expecting
temperatures in the upper teens across inland SE TX/C LA to lower
20s along the I-10 corridor, mid 20s along the coast. With the
northerly winds factored in, wind chill temperatures could bottom
out in the 8-13 degree range. Another equally cold morning
expected Thursday, but with considerably less winds.

Warming trend expected by Friday into the weekend. An upper level
disturbance moving across northern Mexico and Texas will generate
a surface wave off the Texas coast by Friday, with a chance of
showers through Saturday. Another cold front will generate
moisture and lift for increased chances of showers Sunday.

DML

MARINE...
Winds will gradually shift to a southerly direction today as high
pressure moves east of the region. Another strong cold front will
move into the northwestern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, with strong
offshore flow by late Tuesday morning through Wednesday night.
Expect winds of 25 to 30 knots, with gusts to gale force possible
by late Tuesday afternoon and evening. Still too close to call if
winds reach gale warning criteria, thus holding off on the gale
watch at this time.

DML

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  30  33  17  36 /  30  40  20  10
LCH  38  38  23  38 /  20  40  30  10
LFT  37  38  22  37 /  20  40  30  10
BPT  39  39  23  39 /  30  40  30  10

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
TX...None.
GM...None.
&&

AVIATION...19
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 15, 4:35 AM CST, 11 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
435 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
161200-
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper-
Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
435 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Louisiana, south central Louisiana, southwest Louisiana, west
central Louisiana, and southeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
No significant weather expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
A strong cold front will advance across the area early Tuesday. A
chance for rain will accompany this system possibly changing to a
brief wintry mix as the day progresses. Sharply colder temperatures
will follow through Thursday morning. With the much colder temperatures
expected and strong northerly winds, a wind chill advisory will
be possible for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Also, a Hard
Freeze Warning will likely be required for all of the area both
Wednesday and Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely not be required.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-161200-
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from  Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from
20 to 60 NM-
435 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
No significant weather is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
A strong cold front will advance across the northwest gulf Tuesday
followed by a strengthening offshore flow. A Small Craft Advisory
will likely be required Tuesday through early Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely not be required.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 3:23 PM CSTHard Freeze WarningLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more44 hr
Jan 15, 3:48 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more32 hr
Jan 15, 3:56 PM CSTGale WarningLCH24 hr
Jan 15, 3:56 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH47 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Advisories in Louisiana, 2018Wind Chill Advisories in Texas, 2018Every wind chill advisory in 2018

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.