Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA

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Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

.DISCUSSION...

Southerly flow to prevail for the rest of the fire forecast
period. Rain chances will increase going into Thursday morning
with widespread showers and thunderstorms expected. Rainfall
totals are around 1 to 3 inches with isolated higher amounts
possible today and another 1 to 3 inches with higher amounts
possible tomorrow.


TXZ180-022130-
Tyler-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe,
Spurger, Warren, and Woodville
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     80           50           70
Temp (24h trend)      81 (-6)      68 (0)       81
RH % (24h trend)      71 (+12)     100 (0)      68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  9                     SE  9
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 12         S 11         SE 10
Precip amount         2.40         0.97         1.36
Precip duration       9            1            6
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 710          140          980
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2320         470          3230
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  9         SE  4        S  7
Transport wnd (mph)   S 20         SE  9        S 15
Vent rate (m/s-m)     6390         560          6860
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           73                        73
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

TXZ259-260-022130-
Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville,
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     80           50           70
Temp (24h trend)      80 (-7)      67 (-1)      79
RH % (24h trend)      71 (+15)     100 (0)      69
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  9                     SE  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 11         S 10         S  9
Precip amount         1.54         0.82         1.65
Precip duration       9            1            8
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 670          140          980
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2200         440          3220
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  8         S  4         S  7
Transport wnd (mph)   S 18         S  9         S 15
Vent rate (m/s-m)     5360         560          6860
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 16-25 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           73                        72
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs around 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

TXZ201-022130-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Lumberton and Silsbee
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     70           50           60
Temp (24h trend)      83 (-4)      68 (-1)      82
RH % (24h trend)      69 (+5)      100 (+1)     66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE 10                     SE  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 11         SE 10        SE 11
Precip amount         2.40         0.87         1.76
Precip duration       7            1            6
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 690          160          900
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2270         510          2950
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  8         SE  5        SE  7
Transport wnd (mph)   S 18         SE 10        SE 16
Vent rate (m/s-m)     5520         800          6300
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           73                        73
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

TXZ261-262-022130-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     70           50           60
Temp (24h trend)      80 (-6)      68 (-1)      80
RH % (24h trend)      70 (+8)      100 (0)      67
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE 10                     SE  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 11         SE 10        SE 10
Precip amount         2.42         0.64         1.64
Precip duration       5            1            6
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 710          150          920
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2320         480          3020
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  8         SE  5        SE  7
Transport wnd (mph)   S 18         SE 10        SE 15
Vent rate (m/s-m)     5680         750          6440
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        71
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

TXZ515-516-022130-
Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-
Including the cities of Beaumont, China, and Mauriceville
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     60           50           50
Temp (24h trend)      81 (-4)      69 (-1)      81
RH % (24h trend)      73 (+5)      100 (+2)     68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE 10                     E  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 11         SE 10        SE 12
Precip amount         1.80         0.62         1.39
Precip duration       5            1            2
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 680          160          680
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2220         510          2230
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  7         SE  5        SE  7
Transport wnd (mph)   S 16         SE 12        SE 16
Vent rate (m/s-m)     4760         800          4760
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        71
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper
80s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. South winds around 15 mph.

$$

TXZ615-616-022130-
Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Nederland, Port Arthur,
Sea Rim State Park, Sabine Pass, Orange, Bridge City, and Vidor
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     50           40           50
Temp (24h trend)      81 (-1)      70 (-1)      81
RH % (24h trend)      74 (-2)      100 (+2)     72
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE 11 G20                 E  9
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   SE 12 G19    SE 10 G18    SE 13
Precip amount         1.14         0.37         1.31
Precip duration       2            1            2
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 660          140          630
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2170         460          2060
Transport wnd (m/s)   SE  8        S  6         SE  8
Transport wnd (mph)   SE 17        S 14         SE 18
Vent rate (m/s-m)     5280         840          5040
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        71
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 15 mph.

$$

LAZ027-028-022130-
Vernon-Rapides-
Including the cities of Fort Johnson, Pickering, Leesville,
Slagle, Alexandria, and Pineville
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     80           50           70
Temp (24h trend)      80 (-9)      67 (0)       79
RH % (24h trend)      70 (+25)     100 (0)      66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  8                     S  9
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 10         S 10         S  8
Precip amount         0.59         0.50         1.29
Precip duration       9            1            8
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 680          130          890
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2220         420          2910
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  8         S  6         S  6
Transport wnd (mph)   S 17         S 13         S 13
Vent rate (m/s-m)     5440         780          5340
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 16-25 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           73                        71
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 15 mph.

$$

LAZ029-022130-
Avoyelles-
Including the cities of Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport,
Simmesport, and Mansura
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     70           40           70
Temp (24h trend)      80 (-9)      68 (+2)      79
RH % (24h trend)      73 (+27)     100 (0)      72
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  7                     S  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S  9         S  9         S  9
Precip amount         0.43         0.27         0.81
Precip duration       5            1            8
Precip begin          7 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 700          130          820
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2290         420          2700
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  7         S  6         S  5
Transport wnd (mph)   S 15         S 13         S 12
Vent rate (m/s-m)     4900         780          4100
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        69
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs around 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

LAZ030-031-022130-
Beauregard-Allen-
Including the cities of Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta,
Oakdale, and Kinder
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     70           40           70
Temp (24h trend)      80 (-8)      68 (0)       79
RH % (24h trend)      68 (+17)     100 (0)      65
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  8                     SE  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 10         SE 10        S 10
Precip amount         1.29         0.45         1.37
Precip duration       6            1            8
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 680          140          880
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2230         450          2900
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  7         S  6         S  7
Transport wnd (mph)   S 16         S 13         S 15
Vent rate (m/s-m)     4760         840          6160
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 16-25 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           73                        72
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

LAZ032-033-022130-
Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou,
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     70           40           60
Temp (24h trend)      83 (-6)      68 (+1)      79
RH % (24h trend)      67 (+22)     100 (+1)     66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  8                     S  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S  9         S  9         S  9
Precip amount         0.65         0.19         0.75
Precip duration       4            1            8
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 800          130          720
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2620         420          2360
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  7         S  6         S  6
Transport wnd (mph)   S 16         S 13         S 14
Vent rate (m/s-m)     5600         780          4320
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           73                        71
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs 86 to 91. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

LAZ141-142-022130-
Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson Davis-
Including the cities of De Quincy, Moss Bluff, Sulphur, Westlake,
Vinton, Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Fenton, Welsh, and Elton
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     60           40           60
Temp (24h trend)      80 (-6)      68 (-1)      79
RH % (24h trend)      69 (+10)     100 (0)      68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE 10                     SE  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 11 G18     SE 10        SE 11
Precip amount         1.16         0.30         1.34
Precip duration       5            1            6
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 720          130          740
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2350         430          2420
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  8         S  6         S  6
Transport wnd (mph)   S 17         S 14         S 14
Vent rate (m/s-m)     5760         780          4440
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   16-25 Strikes9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        71
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 15 mph.

$$

LAZ241-242-022130-
Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-
Including the cities of Lake Charles, Carlyss, Bell City, Hayes,
Iowa, and Lake Arthur
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     50           40           50
Temp (24h trend)      81 (-4)      70 (0)       79
RH % (24h trend)      72 (+8)      100 (0)      69
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE 11 G18                 E  9
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 13         SE 12        SE 13
Precip amount         0.88         0.33         1.10
Precip duration       3            1            2
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 720          130          670
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2370         440          2190
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  9         S  7         SE  7
Transport wnd (mph)   S 20         S 15         SE 16
Vent rate (m/s-m)     6480         910          4690
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        71
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower
80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

LAZ044-045-143-022130-
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Northern Acadia-
Including the cities of Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Cade,
St. Martinville, Crowley, Rayne, Branch, Church Point, and Iota
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     50           30           50
Temp (24h trend)      84 (-4)      69 (0)       80
RH % (24h trend)      67 (+16)     100 (0)      66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  9                     SE  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 11         S  9         S 11
Precip amount         0.48         0.20         0.60
Precip duration       2            1            2
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 910          140          660
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2990         450          2180
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  8         S  6         S  6
Transport wnd (mph)   S 18         S 13         S 14
Vent rate (m/s-m)     7280         840          3960
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         FAIR
Category Day          3            1            2
LAL                   9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        70
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

LAZ152-153-243-022130-
Upper Vermilion-Upper Iberia-Southern Acadia-
Including the cities of Gueydan, Meaux, Kaplan, Maurice,
New Iberia, Jeanerette, and Morse
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     40           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      84 (-3)      70 (+1)      81
RH % (24h trend)      67 (+10)     100 (0)      67
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  9                     SE  7
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S 12         SE 10        SE 11
Precip amount         0.41         0.20         0.46
Precip duration       2            1            2
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 900          130          660
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2960         440          2180
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  8         SE  7        S  7
Transport wnd (mph)   S 18         SE 15        S 15
Vent rate (m/s-m)     7200         910          4620
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        70
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

LAZ073-074-022130-
West Cameron-East Cameron-
Including the cities of Johnson Bayou, Hackberry, Grand Lake,
Klondike, Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, and Rutherford Beach
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     40           40           40
Temp (24h trend)      82 (-1)      70 (-1)      81
RH % (24h trend)      75 (+1)      100 (+1)     72
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE 12 G19                 SE  9
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   SE 13        SE 12        SE 13
Precip amount         0.70         0.32         0.92
Precip duration       2            1            2
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 670          140          670
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2210         470          2200
Transport wnd (m/s)   S 10         S  6         SE  8
Transport wnd (mph)   S 22         S 14         SE 17
Vent rate (m/s-m)     6700         840          5360
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        71
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 15 mph.

$$

LAZ252-253-022130-
Lower Vermilion-Lower Iberia-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Intracoastal City,
Forked Island, and Avery Island
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Pcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     30           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      82 (-2)      70 (0)       80
RH % (24h trend)      73 (+4)      100 (0)      70
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  9                     SE  8
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   SE 12 G19    SE 10        SE 11
Precip amount         0.37         0.27         0.43
Precip duration       2            1            2
Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 750          140          670
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2450         460          2190
Transport wnd (m/s)   S 10         SE  6        SE  7
Transport wnd (mph)   S 22         SE 13        SE 15
Vent rate (m/s-m)     7500         840          4690
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        70
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

LAZ055-154-022130-
Lower St. Martin-Upper St. Mary-
Including the cities of Stephensville, Morgan City, Centerville,
Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, and Bayou Vista
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     30           20           30
Temp (24h trend)      84 (-2)      70 (+1)      82
RH % (24h trend)      63 (+7)      100 (0)      66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  6                     SE  5
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S  9         SE  7        SE  8
Precip amount         0.19         0.12         0.21
Precip duration       2            0            2
Precip begin          8 AM         Continuing   Continuing
Precip end            Continuing   Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 1030         140          750
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)3360         450          2460
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  8         S  6         S  5
Transport wnd (mph)   S 17         S 13         S 12
Vent rate (m/s-m)     8240         840          3750
Dispersion            VERY GOOD    POOR         FAIR
Category Day          4            1            2
LAL                   9-15 Strikes 1-8 Strikes  9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           73                        70
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        < 200

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

LAZ254-022130-
Lower St. Mary-
Including the cities of Burns Point and Cypremort Point
313 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     20           20           30
Temp (24h trend)      83 (-1)      70 (+1)      81
RH % (24h trend)      66 (+4)      100 (0)      67
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SE  7                     SE  6
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   S  9         SE  8        SE  8
Precip amount         0.23         0.15         0.18
Precip duration       1            0            2
Precip begin          8 AM         3 AM         Continuing
Precip end            6 PM         Continuing   6 PM
Mixing hgt(m-AGL/MSL) 960          130          710
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)3150         430          2320
Transport wnd (m/s)   S  8         SE  7        SE  6
Transport wnd (mph)   S 18         SE 15        SE 13
Vent rate (m/s-m)     7680         910          4260
Dispersion            GOOD         POOR         GOOD
Category Day          3            1            3
LAL                   9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes 9-15 Strikes
MIX HGT 500           72                        70
Keetch-Byram          < 200        < 200        201-300

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower
80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$