Covington, LA

5:42 PM CST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 95 ft
Lon: 90.1° W
Lat: 30.5° N
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Active Advisory: Flood Warning,  Hard Freeze Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
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Covington Weather at a Glance
Updated 5:38 PM CST
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
43.4 °F
Feels Like 43 °F
Wind(mph)
1.0
Sunrise / Set
6:44 AM
5:45 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 23 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Chance of Rain 61 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 70 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 70 | 58 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.25 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
46%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KHDC 112335Z AUTO 34015G20KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3038 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Windchill
43 °F
Dew Point
24 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
1.0 mph from SE
Wind Gust
5.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
10.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for St. Tammany
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear and cold. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
sunny Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds to 5 mph.
Monday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_rain Warmer. Cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs around 70.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light rain. Lows in the mid 50s.
Saturday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 60s.
Source: NWS at 4:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012
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Nowcast
Hard freeze warning in effect from 9 PM this evening to 9 am CST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 70433
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
53 | 23 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Partly Cloudy
50 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Chance of Rain
61 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
70 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of a Thunderstorm
70 | 58 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 16
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
70 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Chance of Rain
70 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 4:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for St. Tammany
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear and cold. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 38 49 | 25 45 | 18 29 | 18
Wind 14 mph North 14 mph North 11 mph North 7 mph North
Humidity 85% 39% 34% 60%
Chance of Precip. 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 63% 18% 11% 27%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:44 AM
5:45 PM
Source: NWS at 4:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for St. Tammany
Sunday
sunny Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds to 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 13 47 | 7 41 | 16 31 | 20
Wind 6 mph NNE 8 mph NNE 4 mph NNE 4 mph NE
Humidity 62% 17% 33% 66%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 27% 29% 46% 58%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:43 AM
5:45 PM
Source: NWS at 4:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for St. Tammany
Monday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_rain Warmer. Cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 25 58 | 34 52 | 47 56 | 54
Wind 4 mph East 14 mph SE 13 mph SE 11 mph South
Humidity 81% 42% 82% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 70%
Cloud Cover 87% 87% 93% 93%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Rain Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:43 AM
5:46 PM
Source: NWS at 4:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for St. Tammany
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs around 70.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 54 68 | 54 61 | 52 54 | 52
Wind 7 mph SW 5 mph NNW 2 mph NW 1 mph East
Humidity 83% 58% 70% 89%
Chance of Precip. 70% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 73% 73% 58% 58%
Conditions Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:42 AM
5:47 PM
Source: NWS at 4:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for St. Tammany
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 49 67 | 54 65 | 56 61 | 61
Wind 2 mph East 7 mph SE 6 mph SE 5 mph SE
Humidity 89% 62% 73% 99%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 40%
Cloud Cover 61% 61% 91% 91%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:41 AM
5:48 PM
Source: NWS at 4:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for St. Tammany
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 70 | 65 67 | 58 61 | 50
Wind 5 mph SSE 7 mph West 6 mph West 6 mph North
Humidity 99% 81% 73% 67%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 70% 70% 60% 60%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:41 AM
5:48 PM
Source: NWS at 4:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for St. Tammany
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light rain. Lows in the mid 50s.
Saturday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 47 67 | 41 65 | 45 61 | 40
Wind 6 mph NNE 7 mph NNE 6 mph NNE 6 mph NE
Humidity 62% 38% 48% 46%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 62% 62% 30% 30%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:41 AM
5:48 PM
Source: NWS at 4:04 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for St. Tammany
Saturday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 36 67 | 38 65 | 45 61 | 40
Wind 7 mph NE 9 mph East 6 mph NNE 6 mph NE
Humidity 39% 33% 48% 46%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 75% 75% 30% 30%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:41 AM
5:48 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KNEW) 64 °F 45 °F
Record (KNEW) 81 °F (1999) 27 °F (1980)
Yesterday 59 °F 50 °F
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Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:44 AM CST 5:45 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:19 AM CST 6:09 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 5:51 AM CST 6:38 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:23 AM CST 7:06 PM CST
Moon 10:06 PM CST 8:50 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 49m
Length of Day
11h 00m
Tomorrow will be 1m 39s longer.
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53 °F
Salt Point
30 °F
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30 °F
Shreveport Downtown
32 °F
Bastrop
32 °F
Ruston
33 °F
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Estates of Northpark, Covington, LA 43.4 °F 43 °F 24 °F 46% SE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 24 ft 5:38 PM CST Normal  
Mandeville, LA 43.2 °F 39 °F 16 °F 33% NNE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 5:40 PM CST Normal  
NorthPointe Business Park, Covington, LA 43.2 °F 43 °F 18 °F 37% NNE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 26 ft 5:37 PM CST Normal
Mandeville, Mandeville, LA 42.0 °F 35 °F 20 °F 42% NNW  at  12.0 mph - / hr 40 ft 5:42 PM CST Normal
The Shadows, Mandeville, LA 43.2 °F 43 °F 5 °F 20% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 10 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire  
SHARP ROAD, Mandeville, LA 43.0 °F 43 °F 20 °F 41% NE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 25 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire
Mandeville, LA 43.6 °F 41 °F 19 °F 37% North  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 17 ft 5:38 PM CST Normal  
Port Louis, Madisonville, LA 44.2 °F 36 °F 24 °F 44% North  at  20.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Mandeville, Mandeville, LA 43.3 °F 43 °F 19 °F 38% NNE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 5:40 PM CST Normal
West Saint Tammany, Covington, LA 41.7 °F 42 °F 22 °F 46% North  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Abita Springs, Omega Centauri Observator, Abita Springs, LA 42.2 °F 40 °F 20 °F 41% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 45 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire
Money Hill, Abita Springs, LA 42.6 °F 40 °F 15 °F 32% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 100 ft 5:41 PM CST Normal  
Dragonfly, Bush, LA 42.2 °F 38 °F 18 °F 37% NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 140 ft 5:40 PM CST Normal  
RAWS BIG BRANCH NWR LA, Lacombe, LA 49 °F 47 °F 21 °F 33% NNW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 11 ft 4:47 PM CST MADIS
Circle O Acres, Slidell, LA 43.8 °F 44 °F 24 °F 46% WNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 23 ft 5:42 PM CST Normal  
APRSWXNET Picayune MS , Talisheek, LA 45 °F 45 °F 22 °F 39% ENE  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 5:15 PM CST MADIS
Timber Ridge, Slidell, LA 44.3 °F 44 °F 26 °F 49% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 19 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire
Bayou Liberty, Slidell, LA 44.7 °F 45 °F 25 °F 47% SSW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 25 ft 5:33 PM CST Normal
HADS PEARL RIVER AT PEARL RIVER LA, Pearl River, LA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 60 ft 3:00 PM CST MADIS
Eastridge Drive The Roy's, Slidell, LA 45.0 °F 45 °F 22 °F 39% North  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 53 ft 5:42 PM CST Rapid Fire
LAKEVIEW DR., Slidell, LA 45.6 °F 39 °F 25 °F 44% NNW  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 24 ft 5:30 PM CST Normal  
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Flood Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:43 AM CST on February 11, 2012

The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River near Pearl River.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:15 am Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast... the river is expected to rise above flood stage by
this evening and then continue to rise until cresting at around
15.0 feet on Monday February 13th.
* Impact... at 14.0 feet... secondary roads to the river and throughout
Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the
gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank
* impact... at 13.0 feet... the east and west channels of the river will
begin to merge. Honey Island Swamp trails will be under water as
inundation of the swamp begins.





943 am CST Sat Feb 11 2012

The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River near Bogalusa.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 am Saturday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast... the river is expected to slowly crest at around 19.9
feet this afternoon. The river is expected to begin slowly falling
thereafter... and fall below flood stage by Thursday February 16th.
* Impact... at 18.5 feet... Woodlands and crop acreage along the river
will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto wildlife management area will be
inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads
* impact... at 17.0 feet... Woodlands and crop acreage along the river
will be flooded.
* Impact... at 16.0 feet... Woodlands along the river and wildlife
management property will be flooded





Hard Freeze Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:05 PM CST on February 11, 2012

... Hard freeze warning remains in effect from 9 PM this evening
to 9 am CST Sunday...

* timing... approximately 12 hours of sub freezing temperatures
can be expected with lows in the lower to mid 20s.

* Temperature... minimum temperatures between 23 and 26 degrees
can be expected for durations of 2 to 5 hours.

* Impacts... many sensitive plants that have prematurely bloomed
or emerged will be damaged or killed if not properly
protected. Very dry air with low humidity levels will also
pose a higher than usual fire risk... particularly with the use
of heaters.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A hard freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are
imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

Pets are also subject to the extreme cold. Keep pets indoors as
much as possible. If this is not possible... make sure outdoor
pets have warm dry shelter... and provide sufficient food and
fresh unfrozen water.

Be particularly careful with portable heaters... there is a
danger of fire or poisonous fumes.