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Freeze Warning

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Light Freeze Tonight

Warming Up By Midweek

A freeze warning is in effect for much of southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi tonight. Areas north of I-10/12 are forecast to see up to 8-9 hours of freezing conditions, while areas south of the interstate are forecast to see up to 4 hours of freezing conditions. Freezing temperatures are not forecast across the immediate New Orleans metro area or southeastern Louisiana coast.

After a cool start to the work week, afternoon temperatures will return to near normal by tomorrow and above normal by Wednesday. Rain chances return to the area Thursday afternoon (and especially overnight) as a weak cold front drops into the area. Temperatures will be a few degrees cooler in the wake of the front Friday with a few lingering showers and storms in the morning.

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Location	Time (CST)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Baton Rouge LA	05:53	Clear	10	32	23	69	CALM	-	30.33
Biloxi MS	05:55	Clear	10	32	23	69	NE 3	-	30.31
Gulfport MS	05:53	Clear	10	30	24	78	CALM	-	30.34
Hammond LA	05:55	Clear	10	29	26	87	CALM	-	30.34
Houma LA	05:47	Clear	7	32	30	92	CALM	-	30.35
McComb MS	05:53	Clear	10	27	22	81	CALM	-	30.31
New Orleans LA	05:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	36	25	63	E 8	29 [WC]	30.34
Slidell La	05:53	Clear	10	26	23	87	CALM	-	30.34