Use remaining time to prepare for the upcoming cold — most will see lows in the 30s starting Monday morning. Take precautions to protect plants, as frost and freeze conditions appear increasingly likely. Ensure pets will have access to warmth and dig out the winter coats. Also, disconnect garden hoses, winterize sprinkler systems, and consider wrapping exposed pipes as a precautionary measure. Another concern on Monday will be the fire weather risk. Gusty winds and dry air could lead to rapid fire spread if any flames ignite, so outdoor burning is not recommended.
Arctic Chill Settling In:
Sunday Night / Early Monday – A north wind at 5-15 mph will drive colder air south through the night, dropping lows into the middle and upper 30s across Metro Baton Rouge. Such temperatures are cold enough to support frost, but the wind will limit that potential to a large extent. On the contrary, the wind will make it feel several degrees colder. Morning wind chills will bottom out near freezing for many — bundle up!…