Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 11:40AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:40am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures with lows between 28 and 32 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the
Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening 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.
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:
Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Southern Orange
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender: