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Last Map Update: Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 11:12:24 pm CST

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With dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills in the forecast Monday through Thursday, NOW is the time to prepare! Have in plan a place for the elderly and those who don’t have reliable access to warm shelter. Plan to bring animals in or prepare a shelter for them to stay warm. Make sure there is a way to get fresh unfrozen water. Check and protect pipes. Replace old and damaged insulation if needed.

Dangerous Cold and Winter Weather Ahead. Impacts Summary Through Friday. Monday, Hard freeze areas along and north of I-12. Wind chills 10-20F in the morning area wide. Tuesday, Snow and wintry mix expected. Hard freeze north of I-12. Wind chills 10-20F in the morning area wide. Hazardous travel due to snow/ice. Wednesday. Hard freeze most areas, wind chills 5-15F area wide in the morning. Snow will be slow to melt. Thursday. Hard freeze most areas. Wind chills 15-25F area wide in the morning. Lingering snow melts. Friday. Freeze for areas north of I-10. Warming trend begins by afternoon!

Heavy snow forecast indicating most likely snow amounts of 4-6 inches for most of the area with slightly lower amounts elsewhere.

Winter Storm Planning Timeline. The day before. (we are here). Forecast accuracy continues to improve, so keep checking the latest. Adjust plans, Have multiple ways to receive Warnings, Bring pets indoors and ensure they have water .

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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	22:53	Overcast	10	37	6	26	NNE 12	28 [WC]	30.50
Biloxi MS	22:55	Overcast	10	35	6	29	NE 13	25 [WC]	30.45
Gulfport MS	22:53	Overcast	10	35	7	30	NNE 12G21	26 [WC]	30.48
Hammond LA	22:55	Overcast	10	35	6	28	ENE 8	28 [WC]	30.50
Houma LA	22:55	Overcast	7	38	16	39	NNE 10	31 [WC]	30.48
McComb MS	22:53	Overcast	10	33	1	24	VRB 6	27 [WC]	30.51
New Orleans LA	22:53	Light Ice Pellets	10	38	11	32	NNE 12G18	30 [WC]	30.49
Slidell La	22:53	Overcast	10	36	5	26	NNE 13G18	27 [WC]	30.49