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Louisiana Weather & Safety Alerts

12 active alerts · Updated 2026-03-16

Data source: National Weather Service (NWS) Last verified: 2026-03-16

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Severe Storms

Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS; Jackson, MS; Pearl River, MS

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 2:01AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

TORNADO WATCH 60 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 PARISH

IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA

ST. TAMMANY

IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

HANCOCK HARRISON JACKSON PEARL RIVER

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BAY ST. LOUIS, COVINGTON, CROSSROADS, DIAMONDHEAD, GAUTIER, GULFPORT, LACOMBE, MANDEVILLE, MCNEIL, MOSS POINT, OCEAN SPRINGS, PASCAGOULA, PICAYUNE, SLIDELL, ST. MARTIN, AND WAVELAND.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Orleans, LA; St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 3:00AM CDT until March 16 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

At 259 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Eden Isle, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include… New Orleans, Slidell, Eden Isle, Lake Catherine, and Pearlington.

This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana near mile marker 256, and between mile markers 259 and 266.

What to do: A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern Louisiana…and southern Mississippi. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in New Orleans.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Flooding

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM GMT+4

Areas affected: Columbia, AR; Webster, LA

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 12:55AM CDT until March 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas…Louisiana…

Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill affecting Webster and Columbia Parishes.

For the Bayou Dorcheat…including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake Bistineau…Minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHERE…Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill.

  • WHEN…Until late Wednesday night.

  • IMPACTS…At 11.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • At 12:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.1 feet.
  • Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 AM CDT Monday was 11.2 feet.
  • Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.2 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
  • Floo…

What to do: Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.

Source: NWS Shreveport LA

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM GMT+4

Areas affected: Rapides, LA

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana…

Calcasieu River Near Glenmora

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

  • WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHERE…Calcasieu River near Glenmora.

  • WHEN…Until further notice.

  • IMPACTS…At 12.0 feet, When the river is falling and the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas near the river will occur.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • At 10:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet.
  • Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 PM CDT Sunday was 12.8 feet.
  • Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet Tuesday morning.
  • Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  • http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Source: NWS Lake Charles LA

Fire Weather

Red Flag Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper Lafourche; St. Charles; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Lower Lafourche; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall

Red Flag Warning issued March 16 at 12:18AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1PM TO 7PM TODAY…

.High wind speeds and low humidities will follow a strong cold front and impact the area from about 1pm to 7pm CDT.

  • AFFECTED AREA…Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, Washington, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Assumption, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Lafourche, St. Charles, Upper Terrebonne, Lower Terrebonne, Lower Lafourche, Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Northern Tangipahoa, Walthall, Southeast St. Tammany, Northern St. Tammany, Southwestern St. Tammany, Central Tangipahoa, Lower Tangipahoa, Northern Livingston, Southern Livingston, Western Ascension and Eastern Ascension.

  • WINDS…Northwest 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

  • RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 25 percent.

  • IMPACTS…An…

What to do: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Red Flag Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange

Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 10:45PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

…RED FLAG WARNING AREA WIDE…

.Windy and dry conditions behind a cold front may produce red flag conditons across much of the area Monday.

  • AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 027 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 028 Rapides, Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 030 Beauregard, Fire Weather Zone 031 Allen, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 033 St. Landry, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lafayette, Fire Weather Zone 045 Upper St. Martin, Fire Weather Zone 055 Lower St. Martin, Fire Weather Zone 073 West Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 074 East Cameron, Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 142 Northern Jefferson Davis, Fire Weather Zone 143 Northern Acadia, Fire Weather Zone 152 Upper Vermilion, Fire Weather Zone 153 Upper Iberia, Fire Weather Zone 154…

What to do: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Source: NWS Lake Charles LA

Winter Weather

Freeze Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Southeast St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Lower Tangipahoa; Southern Livingston; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson

Freeze Watch issued March 16 at 12:14AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.

  • WHERE…In Louisiana, Lower Tangipahoa, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, and Southwestern St. Tammany Parishes. In Mississippi, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, and Southern Jackson Counties.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from this evening through Tuesday morning.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Freeze Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson

Freeze Watch issued March 16 at 12:14AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

  • WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible.

  • WHERE…Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

  • WHEN…From this evening through Tuesday morning.

  • IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS New Orleans LA

Freeze Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Iberia; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton

Freeze Watch issued March 15 at 10:41PM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible.

  • WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Lake Charles LA

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Issaquena; Sharkey

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:32AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected.

  • WHERE…Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northwestern portions of central Mississippi.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Jackson MS

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine

Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

  • WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana and east and northeast Texas.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Shreveport LA

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Northern Newton

Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 10:41PM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

  • WHERE…In Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, St. Landry, Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Newton County.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CDT Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 8 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Lake Charles LA

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