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Direct answer
Is Opelousas, LA safe from lightning?
Opelousas has high lightning exposure in the stored long-term model (97/100).
City score
97/100
Level: high
P85-based state reference
97/100
Same hazard across LA.
Comparison
Opelousas is close to the state reference for this hazard (97 vs 97).
Why this answer
Lightning exposure derived from ingested climatology tiles.
This answer uses stored long-term hazard scores and the statewide reference. It does not describe current conditions. Open the separate live page for available weather and alert signals, and follow official watches, warnings, and emergency guidance.
Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.
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