Central, Louisianna 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS64 KLIX 132118
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
318 PM CST Tue Jan 13 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, AVIATION, MARINE...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 313 PM CST Tue Jan 13 2026

* Low temperatures just below freezing are forecast for most
  places that are generally along/north of the I-10/12 corridor
  Tuesday morning. Freezing temperatures are forecast to last
  several hours Tuesday morning moving above after sunrise. Residents
  should take action to protect sensitive vegetation and ensure
  outdoor pets have access to warm shelter.

* According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly
  half of all home fires occur between the months of December,
  January and February, with the increased risk attributed to the
  use of home heating devices such as portable space heaters and
  fireplaces. Those planning to use such devices during this cold
  snap should safety recommendations - such as using a screen and
  keeping a fire extinguisher near all fire places; and ensuring
  all space heaters are plugged directly into wall outlets and
  placed on level surfaces at least 3 ft from any flammable
  materials.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Wednesday night)
Issued at 313 PM CST Tue Jan 13 2026

Tonight through Wednesday, no rainfall is expected, looking at
the models. Temperatures will be cold again Wednesday morning.
Lows on Tuesday morning just above freezing, in the mid 30s. Lows
on Wednesday will be in the low to mid 40s across the area as we
warm up briefly. A reinforcing dry cold front will be moving through the area
Wednesday into Thursday. Looking at the models, there will be very
little, if any, rain associated with this system. But it will
bring cool and dry air back into the region. Generally, a dry and
cool couple of days ahead. MSW

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday through Monday night)
Issued at 313 PM CST Tue Jan 13 2026


The end of the week into the weekend, conditions will be cold and
dry again. Lows on Thursday will be in the mid to upper 30s on
the backside of the front. Friday will be the coldest day in the
long term forecast with temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s
for most of the area. Temperatures warm up about 5-10 degrees
Friday into Saturday before another reinforcement of cool air
arrives Sunday into early next week. MSW

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 313 PM CST Tue Jan 13 2026

VFR conditions prevail at all area airports and will persist
through the forecast period. MSW

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 313 PM CST Tue Jan 13 2026

Winds will slowly lower through Tue while a surface high moves into
the northern gulf waters late Tue. A west wind will begin as the
high moves SE by Wednesday. West winds will rise ahead of a
reinforcing cold front moving through late Wed bringing winds around
to NW 20-25kt Wed into Thursday. This time frame will likely need
small craft advisory headlines again. NW winds will begin to ease
again late Thursday into Friday. Light and variable winds early
Friday will begin to shift to onshore flow through the day and rise
into the weekend.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
MCB  43  60  30  47 /  40  10   0   0
BTR  46  64  34  51 /  20   0   0   0
ASD  44  64  34  52 /  30  10   0   0
MSY  48  67  39  52 /  20   0   0   0
GPT  46  62  35  50 /  30  10   0   0
PQL  41  62  32  50 /  30  10  10   0

&&

.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
GM...None.
MS...None.
GM...None.
&&

$$

SHORT TERM...MSW
LONG TERM....MSW
AVIATION...MSW
MARINE...MSW