< Wind Advisory Louisiana | Effective 03/16/2026 09:55

Wind Advisory Louisiana | Effective 03/16/2026 09:55

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 11:55AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires: 
March 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Assumption, Eastern Ascension, and St. James Parishes. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM 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 damage crops, other sensitive vegetation - especially tender plants that have already started to bud and bloom.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Assumption; St. James; Eastern Ascension
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA