Louisiana Weekly Climate Summary: October 08-14, 2025
By Jay Grymes
State Climatologist
The Louisiana Drought Team, in coordination with national USDM authors, increased the coverage of D1 (‘Moderate Drought’) across west-central and south-central Louisiana. In addition, D0 (‘Abnormally Dry’) coverage was increased across all portions of Louisiana.
Statewide coverage of D1 increased from 16% to 21% while the statewide coverage of D0 increased from 40% to 55%. Just over three quarters of the state is designated as D0 or D1, the most since 10/29/2024.
The only rain during the 7-day period occurred as a result of a front that eventually cleared the state on the 8th. Following its passage, humidities decreased significantly but average temperatures remained above normal. These factors, coupled with limited cloud cover, allowed for elevated evapotranspiration (ET) for the period, adding to the dry-out and drought expansion in the state.
Of the 43 parish reports received, LSU AgCenter agents noted “Very Dry” field conditions across 14 parishes and “Dry” conditions for another 23 parishes. Impacts were noted for crops, forestry, pastures, and surface water.
Due to the dry conditions and the imminent wildfire threat, 15 parishes had burn bans in effect as of October 17th. Also as of the 17th, Fire Danger levels were posted as “Very High” for 8 parishes, and “High” for an additional 24 parishes.