re: Louisiana Ice Storm Thread *Winter Storm Warning*

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Should the outside spigots worry me?

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You should wrap them. I've always been okay just using the insulators. If you don't have any, use old towels, plastic shopping bags, and tape. Put a few layers on them. A newer house should have frost-free hydrants. That doesn't mean they won't freeze, but they are better about not freezing.

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my WeatherBug says high 26 low 15 for Alexandria on Monday with an 80% chance of freezing rain

and then on Wednesday high 48 low 36... 60% chance of freezing rain

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You know what that means, right?

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It looks like North Louisiana will get hit hard.

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Also, if your house is pier-and-beam, check your foundation vents. If any are stuck open, close or cover them. It will help.

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It looks like North Louisiana will get hit hard.

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Prayers up for Bawcomville.

Temps in BR dropping quicker than I was expecting tonight.

Temps in Baton Rouge are tanking fast

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Generally, if you're in the house and running water as you do on a daily basis, you shouldn't have alot of problems. You certainly want to open your cabinets and drip your faucets at night, and if you aren't at home during the day.

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Stagger a delay start on your dishwasher and washing machine and it will circulate both hot and cold water through the night

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Stagger a delay start on your dishwasher and washing machine and it will circulate both hot and cold water through the night

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It would be my luck that the drain would freeze.

nice and toasty in Nola