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WFO Lake Charles       Winter 2007
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Winter Weather Definitions

Freeze Watch – when first freeze of the season is possible, or when temperatures may reach the mid 20’s or lower.

Freeze Warning – when first freeze of the season is expected, or when temperatures in the mid 20’s or below will occur

Wind Chill Advisory – wind chills are expected between 0F and 13F

Wind Chill Warning – wind chills are expected to be below 0F

Winter Weather Advisory – when ice, sleet, or snow are expected but with minimal accumulations. 

Winter Storm Watch – when ice or sleet accumulations of ¼ inch or greater, snow accumulations of 2 or more inches in 12 hours, or blizzard conditions are possible in the next 48 hours

Winter Storm Warning – when Winter Storm Watch conditions are expected in the next 24 hours

Picture of the Quarter

 

Picture of the Quarter! - Click for larger image

 

An entire neighborhood is submerged by floodwaters in Moss Bluff, LA on October 27th, 2006

Around 15 inches of rain fell on the town from October 25-27, leading to unprecedented and disastrous flooding of homes and businesses.  

Photo by Donovan Landreneau, Journeyman Forecaster

 

If you have an interesting weather picture (past or present) and would like it published in the Jambalaya, email it to Sam.Shamburger@noaa.gov

Include your name, the name of the photographer, the date (if known), and location of the picture.

 

Contact Info

General Forecast Information (337) 439-0000
Tour Information (337) 477-0354 or Roger.Erickson@noaa.gov
Newsletter Information (337) 477-5285 or Sam.Shamburger@noaa.gov
NWS Lake Charles Web Page http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lch/
 

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