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FXUS64 KLIX 060340
AFDLIX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
940 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, AVIATION, MARINE...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 924 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026

- Temperatures will remain around 10-15 degrees through the
  weekend and into the middle of next week. Highs for most areas
  expected to approach near or surpass record highs, along with
  the potential for record warm lows for some locations.

- A decaying frontal boundary will approach the area from the
  northwest on Sunday morning bringing a higher chance for strong
  storms, a few of which could be severe. Uncertainty remains
  regarding how far south this boundary will get and the mode of
  severe weather, if any, that would be associated with it in our
  area.

- Fog development could occur along the immediate shelf waters
  especially near the Mississippi Sound, Lake Borgne, and northern
  Lake Pontchartrain tonight which could move onshore into
  adjacent coastal land areas.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Tonight through Saturday night)
Issued at 924 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026

Southerly surface winds will help to advect warmer and more humid
air into the area over the next few days ahead of an approaching
frontal system. Moisture will also increase as a result. Scattered
storms will be expected in the afternoon and early evening hours
Friday and Saturday afternoons. These storms are not expected to
be severe, but some lightning and gusty winds (30-50mph) could be
possible.

Temperatures will be warmer than normal for this time of year with
highs in the low to mid 80s across the area Friday and Saturday
and lows near 70. Additionally, some patchy dense fog will be
possible Friday and Saturday mornings, especially for the MS
Coastal areas. MSW

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday night through Thursday night)
Issued at 924 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026

Saturday night through Monday, a frontal system will move through
the area and linger, enhancing rain chances for the area. The bulk
of the rainfall looks to be on Sunday, given current model trends.
Generally, the system weakens as it approaches and moves through
the area. There are still quite a few uncertainties with this
system given the complex upper level pattern, so we will keep
monitoring. But lightning and gusty winds will be the main threats
as it progresses through the area. The strength of the winds will
be dependent on the strength of the system, but it seems
reasonable to at least expect strong to severe winds (30-60mph)
to be a concern. We will keep monitoring for changes as we get
closer to the weekend.

Once this system moves through, the majority of the rest of the
week looks fairly dry overall until Friday. Temperatures will
remain well above average for this time of year with highs in the
mid 80s still as we head toward mid-March. MSW

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 924 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026

MVFR conditions prevail at all area airports and will persist
through the forecast period due to low ceilings and visibilities
around daybreak from fog. MVFR conditions will remain in place
through the mid-morning hours Friday. MSW

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 924 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026

Onshore southeasterly flow will persist through the rest of the
week and weekend averaging generally 8-12kts with gusts 12-15kts
at times. Conditions will remain favorable for areas of coastal
fog for nearshore waters each morning, mainly from 10PM-10AM. A
dense fog advisory is in effect for the MS Sound for the morning
hours Friday. Otherwise, daily isolated to scattered shower/storm
chances will persist each day closer to nearshore areas, with rain
chances increasing more as we get into the weekend. Onshore
southeasterly flow is expected to persist through atleast the
middle of next week.

&&

.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
GM...Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM CST Friday for GMZ532-536-557.

MS...None.
GM...Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM CST Friday for GMZ536-557.

&&

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SHORT TERM...MSW
LONG TERM....MSW
AVIATION...MSW
MARINE...MSW