... Hard freeze warning remains in effect until 9 am CST this
morning...
* temperature... currently below freezing and will continue a slow
fall into the mid 20s by sunrise... then above freezing by mid-morning.
* Duration... below freezing for 6 to 9 hours and at or below 27
degrees for 2 to 3 hours.
* Impacts... harm or killing of sensitive and tender vegetation
that has started to Bud. Some exposed pipes may be susceptible
to freezing and should be protected. Pets should have warm
shelter or brought inside.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A hard freeze warning means temperatures in the mid 20s or colder
are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops
and other sensitive vegetation.
Be careful heating your home. Keep space heaters at least
36 inches away from anything that can burn. Turn it off anytime
you leave the room or go to bed.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water
pipes... pipes should be wrapped or drained.
Fort Polk, LA
Current Conditions
29 °F
Clear
Updated — 4:55 AM CST on February 12, 2012
Local Radar
Forecast for Vernon (71459)
Sunday
 Partly Cloudy
H 47° / L 34°
|
Monday
 Chance of T-storms
H 56° / L 47°
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Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
H 70° / L 49°
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Wednesday
Chance of T-storms
H 70° / L 54°
|
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
H 70° / L 45°
|
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
TonightMostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds around 5 mph.
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning...then showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent in the morning increasing to 60 percent in the afternoon.
Monday NightMostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Not as cool. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent in the evening.
Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph in the morning becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Lows in the mid 40s.
Statement as of 3:52 am CST on February 12, 2012
Hard Freeze Warning
