Changes from Previous Update:

• No changes in hazards and forecast confidence from this morning.

• Freeze warning added for SE LA and portions of coastal MS tonight into early Tuesday.

• Hard Freeze warning tonight expanded south along Atchafalaya Basin tonight into early Tuesday.

• Wind Chill Advisory expanded in area tonight/early Tuesday south across the Atchafalaya Basin to portions of the Southshore. 

Summary of Winter Weather Impacts: 

• Light showers will continue to spread across the area this afternoon/tonight:

• Temperatures will continue to drop this evening, dropping rapidly tonight. Light rain will begin to transition into freezing rain over the northwest and slowly work southeast through the night. 

• Light accumulations are expected in the Winter Weather Advisory area, mainly on elevated surfaces including bridges, tree branches, poles, etc. 

• All rain/winter weather will exit to the east early/mid morning Tuesday. 

The attached briefing highlights the threats associated with this system. 

Additional Information

• Briefing