The US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana has advised that our area will have very cold temperatures with possible rain beginning late Sunday and into next week.
The National Weather Service has created a direct link to a detailed Lafayette Parish forecast, giving residents clear, reliable, and easy-to-understand weather information.
- Automatically updates twice daily
- Local conditions you can trust
- Active for the next 7 days
We encourage residents, partners, and the public to use and share this resource as we monitor ongoing cold weather conditions.
View the Lafayette Forecast: https://bit.ly/4k66wmv
Take Precautions to Protect:
- People – Dress warmly and check on elderly neighbors
- Pipes – Wrap or insulate exposed pipes
- Plants – Bring sensitive plants inside or cover them
- Pets – Keep pets indoors or provide warm shelter
City crews stand ready 24/7 with salt and barricades for bridges and roadways and will respond accordingly. Please respect any barricades. These are for your safety.
Youngsville’s Water Department recommends the following Freezing Weather Tips:
- If necessary in the event of a break affecting your property you can turn off water at customer cutoff valve. This cutoff valve is typically located 1-2 feet behind water meter and ensure pipes are drained. Click Here for Image »
- Winterize all exposed piping, to include piping underneath home with insulation.
- Ensure all outdoor faucets are covered
- Disconnect and drain any outdoor water hoses
- Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors under sinks to allow heat to circulate around uninsulated piping
- Ensure home temperature is heated to at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit
- If you have a pool, ensure your main pool pump is running 24/7 during freezing temperatures to ensure pipes do not freeze
- Set up water leak alerts using either EyeonWater or MyWaterAdvisor app
Warming Shelter Available:
Lafayette Consolidated Government is opening a Warming Shelter at 6PM Saturday Jan 24th at the Dupuis Recreation Center (1212 E. Pont Des Mouton Road). If you or someone you know needs a warm place, please take advantage of this resource.
Any Waste Management schedule changes will be communicated if necessary.
Youngsville City Offices:
Youngsville city offices will be delayed opening on Monday until 10am although essential services are available 24/7. Many services remain available online:
For utility & citation payments:
To start or stop utility and garbage service:
Permitting:
Report Issues:
If you encounter issues during the storm, please report them to the City of Youngsville by calling 337-856-4181 or submitting them online at https://www.youngsville.us/contacts/report-a-problem/ For Police and Fire – Call 911.
In addition to this notification, you may Sign up for emergency alerts at:
Sign up now: Text “JOIN LFTALERT” to 31002
More info: lafayettela.gov/alert
