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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm (GMZ555) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm (GMZ555)
Issued by: National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Last Update: 701 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025



Tonight: East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday: East winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: East winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.

Sunday: East winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.

Monday: East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers.

Monday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening.

Tuesday: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening.

Wednesday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. A slight chance of showers.

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.






Zone Forecast: Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm (GMZ555)

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