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Weather Alert

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 20. For the second Cold Weather Advisory tonight into
Wednesday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM
CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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Weather Alert

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 20. For the second Cold Weather Advisory tonight into
Wednesday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM
CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

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Warming shelters open in parts of Acadiana due to freezing temperatures

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In response to freezing temperatures across Acadiana, officials have opened warming shelters to provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or who lack adequate heat.

LAFAYETTE, La. — In response to freezing temperatures across Acadiana, officials have opened warming shelters to provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or who lack adequate heat.

LAFAYETTE PARISH:

  • Dupuis Recreation Center (1234 E. Pont Des Mouton Road in Lafayette) beginning Sunday, January 5, at 6 p.m.
  • The warming centers will remain open until Friday when temperatures are expected to rise above the freezing mark.

ST. LANDRY PARISH:

  • Former Indian Hills Country Club (1141 E. Prudhomme Street in Opelousas) beginning Monday, January 6, at 6 p.m.
  • It will also be open on Tuesday night.
  • It will be open from 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. on both days.
  • Meals will NOT be provided.
  • People encouraged to bring their own food, blankets, pillows, and any other materials necessary while staying at the shelter.
  • Space will be limited.
  • Weather conditions will be re-evaluated for Wednesday night.

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