By Jerry Strahan

This is a special forecast for the days of December 13 through December 15.

The high on December 13 should be around 55 F then throughout the day as the strong cold front pushes through north Louisiana, temperatures will start to fall.  Each day the temperature will continue to drop in the early morning hours. December 14 should be the coldest so far. 

Temperatures will be in the upper teens – 15 to 18 degrees F.

As of this article, I don’t see any significant winter precipitation.  I can’t rule out some light freezing drizzle or sleet.  The atmosphere will be tough to produce much moisture. 

As always, let your faucets drip, make sure your pets have a nice warm place. Blankets and hay tend to hold moisture and that can make your pets wet. Use straw if possible. Check on your neighbors and family. Make sure your vehicle battery is in  great shape. Cold temperatures can drain a battery.

(Jerry Strahan was a first responder in fire and emergency services for almost 45 years. He lives in north Webster Parish and has written weather articles for other publications.)