A state of emergency will go into effect for Louisiana starting Sunday after a declaration from Gov. Jeff Landry as freezing temperatures are expected throughout the state thanks to an arctic blast.
The order will go into effect from Sunday until Wednesday when WWL meteorologists project that temperatures in the Northshore are expected to dip as low as 17 degrees.
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"We are encouraging everyone to prepare for these conditions and heed the advice of your local officials," Landry said on Friday. "Road crews are on standby in an attempt to keep our roads open."
The announcement was the first weather emergency of the newly inaugurated governor's tenure. The declaration allows for increased access to state emergency funds.
If you are looking to winterize your house and prepare yourself ahead of the upcoming freeze, here is a helpful checklist.