It looks like a decent wave of rain will move through Louisiana Saturday evening into Sunday morning. This could bring isolated severe weather, with damaging wind being the main concern. I also think this will bring 1-2 inches of rain across most of the state. Even if you miss out on the stronger storms, I expect wind gusts in the 30-35 mph range Saturday evening into Sunday.
Read MoreA wave of freezing temperatures sweeping across the United States has slowed crawfish harvesting in South Louisiana, creating short-term supply delays and higher market prices for the state’s $300 million industry.
Read MoreThere is a 60% chance of a shift in the climate phenomenon known as La Niña towards El Nino in February-April 2026, with this pattern, known as ENSO-neutral, likely to persist through the Northern Hemisphere summer, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.
Read MoreA pair of cold fronts provided reinforcing surges of cold air but neither delivered active/severe weather to the state. The first front rolled through Louisiana late on Jan 29 into the morning of Jan 30. The second cold front was at the end of the 7-day run, arriving in the northwestern parishes on the evening of Feb 3 and exiting the state by the mid/late morning on Feb 4.
Read MoreFollowing the recent winter ice storm, Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced Tuesday she is prioritizing grid resiliency to prevent power outages across North Louisiana.
Read MoreWinter Storm Fern caused chaos across the South and Midsouth with varying forms of moisture and low temperatures. In Louisiana, sugarcane farmers anxiously monitored soil temperatures in hopes of avoiding a large-scale replant on the heels of a stellar season.
Read MoreSouth Louisiana may not have gotten the ice and snow seen further north, but parts were blanketed in white.
In Tangipahoa Parish, strawberry grower Joey Liuzza has been working to protect his crop while continuing to harvest. White fields dotted with frost cover aren’t snowdrifts—they’re protective row covers used to shield strawberry plants from freezing temperatures.
A modest warming trend has begun this afternoon (Monday, Feb 2). 3:00 PM temperatures were in the 60°s for most of the state with southeastern coastal parishes in the upper 50°s to around 60° under sunshine.
Read MoreMany Louisiana restaurants are reopening for crawfish season following a weekend of freezing temperatures and an ice storm that temporarily halted operations. Owners of Crawfish City say they are optimistic about the season’s outlook despite the recent weather challenges.
Read MoreStrawberry farmers in southeast Louisiana spent Thursday pulling back covers off rows of plants to feed them, picking any ripe fruit and then covering them right back up again in preparation for the weekend's cold weather.
Read MoreMost of the state can expect another freeze for tonight into Monday morning (Feb 2), although minimum temperatures won't get nearly as low as the past two mornings. Plan for upper 20°s for most of the northern half of the state and the Florida Parishes, with low 30°s for most of the remaining parishes. Freeze durations could run as much as 12 hours for some northernmost parishes but will be brief along and below the I-10. Coastal communities may miss out on a morning freeze altogether.
Read MoreAn early sunrise in Vermilion Parish revealed a skim of ice still clinging to the water in Adler Stelly’s crawfish ponds — not enough to step on, but enough to stop the season in its tracks.
Read MoreJust north of Interstate 20 in Claiborne Parish, winter weather doesn’t stop the work at Marsalis Cattle.
When Mitch Marsalis began his morning chores, temperatures hovered around 23 degrees with sleet falling— conditions that would send most people back indoors. For Marsalis, it meant an extra layer of responsibility.
Read MoreSnow and ice melt continues today with north Louisiana temperatures getting into the 50°s by this afternoon (Thursday, 29 Jan). This should just about finish any lingering ice on roadways except for heavily-shaded areas.
Read MoreAn Arctic blast has hit Acadiana just as crawfish season was gaining momentum, slowing down the harvest process. Despite this chilly setback, local crawfish farmers remain optimistic about the season's prospects.
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