Fog was an issue again this morning and lingered for so long the National Weather Service decided to extend the Dense Fog Advisory through 11:00 AM. As a result of the deep layer of rich Gulf of Mexico moist air being pumped back into southwest Louisiana, a few showers have even begun popping up over land this morning defying all computer model forecasts as well as my previous thinking.
These are very quick passing showers and should only last 5 minutes at the most before moving off to the NE and will likely come to an end altogether this afternoon.
A warm spring-like day will be felt with high temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s. Tonight skies will become cloudy with areas of dense fog again developing overnight. Overnight low temperatures will bottom out in to upper 50s. We will see temperatures tomorrow warm slightly into the 60s ahead of an approaching cold front early New Year's Day morning.
There is a slight chance we could more showers early tomorrow morning with the passage of the front. Colder temperatures will move in during the day and will likely drop into the 50s by afternoon.
Another reinforcing shot of cold air will spill into the area by Monday and that will likely result in sub-freezing temperatures by Tuesday morning area-wide except for the immediate coastline.
And remember, you can always find the latest radar image by visiting www.kplctv.com/weather anytime!
Have a happy 2012!
-Ben Terry
Happy New Year to all of you at KPLC.
Posted by: Veronica | December 31, 2011 at 02:16 PM