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LAKE CHARLES, LA – A powerful weather system will bring severe storms and dropping temperatures to Louisiana this weekend. Sunday’s forecast calls for heavy rain and damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes.
The storm is expected to increase in intensity from noon to late afternoon on Sunday, January 5, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lake Charles. Residents near the I-10 corridor are advised to closely monitor updates as all modes of severe weather remain in place. possible.
In addition to the storms, a bitterly cold front will move through the area Sunday night, causing temperatures to drop into the 30s. At the beginning of next week, the maximum day temperature is expected to be below 50 degrees, while the night minimum temperature will be around zero. The NWS says this could be the coldest wind of the season.
Residents are urged to prepare for sudden cold, make sure heating systems are working properly and stock up on winter essentials such as insulated clothing and blankets. Drivers are advised to check antifreeze levels and tire pressure before traveling in cold weather.
The extended forecast suggests conditions will calm down after Monday, with sunny skies through the middle of the week. However, sub-freezing temperatures are likely to persist for several nights.
Stay informed by checking weather updates through official channels and taking appropriate precautions to ensure safety during severe weather events.
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