August 13, 2026 | Weather Alerts

UPDATE FROM US NWS LAKE CHARLES SLACK CHANNEL 8.13.26

Good morning,

The dog days of summer will continue for the rest of the week and at least through the weekend. Heat will be the main concern, with dangerous heat possible each day so make sure to stay hydrated and take breaks from the heat.
No significant rainfall is expected over the next several days.

News & Updates

TROPICAL UPDATE FROM JAY GRYMES, STATE CLIMATOLOGIST 8.13.26
UPDATE FROM US NWS LAKE CHARLES SLACK CHANNEL 8.13.26
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
The BOIL ADVISORY issued by the Franklin Water System has been LIFTED. The water is safe to consume.
Road or Lane Status UPDATE: TIME CHANGE: LA 322 Sterling Bridge over Bayou Teche, St. Mary Parish, Bridge Closure
Boil Advisory for the Four Corners Water Distribution System.
Road or Lane Status US 90 Westbound at Exit 174 – LA 182 (Berwick), St. Mary Parish, Exit Ramp Closure
Road or Lane Status US 90 Eastbound at Exit 174 – LA 182 (Berwick), St. Mary Parish, Alternating Ramp Closures
LEPC 3RD QTR MEETING AGENDA AND MINUTES 7.28.26
Press Release (Media/Web) DOTD Announces Start of $987,523 Pavement Striping Project on US 90 in Iberia and St. Mary Parishes
Road or Lane Status UPDATE: RESCHEDULED: LA 182 at Charenton Bridge, St. Mary Parish, Lane Closure for Bridge Inspection
St. Mary Parish Council Second Regular Meeting for 7-29-26 at 6:00PM
Road or Lane Status LA 182 at Charenton Bridge, St. Mary Parish, Bridge Closure for Routine Maintenance
CENTERVILLE WATER SYSTEM BOIL WATER ADVISORY EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 UNTIL RESCIND BY LDH NOTIFICATION.
***Meeting Cancelled*** St. Mary Parish Council Second Regular Meeting for 7-22-26 at 6:00PM
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
WEEKLY WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM US NWS NEW ORLEANS/BATON ROUGE WEBINAR 7.9.26
RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 28TH – ST MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT PEMAC AND LEPC MEETING JULY 21, 2026
ST MARY PARISH HAZARD MITIGATION UPDATE MEETING JULY 30 TH
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