Ice Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1149 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
LAZ017>022-TXZ152-153-165>167-241800-
/O.UPG.KSHV.WS.A.0001.260124T1200Z-260125T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSHV.IS.W.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T0000Z/
Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-Nacogdoches-
Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Lufkin, Winnfield, Zwolle, Columbia,
Olla, Grayson, Nacogdoches, Colfax, Clarks, Pineland, Center,
Montgomery, Jena, Dry Prong, Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches,
Hemphill, Midway, Many, and San Augustine
1149 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations of one half
an inch to three-quarters of an inch with isolated totals of near
one inch.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana and east
Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be treacherous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1138 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
LAZ016-023>025-MSZ047-240145-
/O.UPG.KJAN.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KJAN.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Warren-
Including the cities of Jonesville, Tallulah, Newellton,
Vicksburg, Harrisonburg, St. Joseph, Waterproof, and Winnsboro
1138 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations up to three
quarters
of an inch with additional sleet accumulations possible.
* WHERE...Catahoula, Franklin, Madison, and Tensas parishes in
Louisiana and
Warren County in Mississippi.
* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1138 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
LAZ026-240145-
/O.UPG.KJAN.WS.A.0001.260125T0600Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KJAN.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
Concordia-
Including the cities of West Ferriday, Ferriday, and Vidalia
1138 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations up to three
quarters
of an inch with additional sleet accumulations possible.
* WHERE...Concordia Parish in Louisiana.
* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
LAZ027>032-TXZ180-201-259>262-241700-
/O.UPG.KLCH.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.IS.W.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-Tyler-Hardin-
Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Cottonport, Kirbyville, Spurger, Ville
Platte, Newton, Simmesport, Town Bluff, Bleakwood, Gist, De
Ridder, Warren, Hillister, Slagle, Woodville, Magnolia Springs,
Holly Springs, Mamou, Alexandria, Ivanhoe, Jasper, Evadale, Fred,
Bunkie, Effie, Oretta, Kinder, St. Landry, Oakdale, Fields, Mt.
Union, Farrsville, Call, Pickering, Buna, Marksville, Deweyville,
Reddell, Lumberton, Silsbee, Jamestown, Wiergate, Mansura,
Pineville, Bundick Lake, Leesville, Burkeville, Roganville,
Beaver, and Fort Polk
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Total ice accumulations around a tenth to up to a half inch
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Louisiana
and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
Extreme Cold Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1223 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-TXZ096-
097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-241830-
/O.UPG.KSHV.EC.A.0001.260126T0000Z-260127T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSHV.EC.W.0001.260126T0000Z-260127T1800Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De
Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-
Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-
Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
Sabine-
Including the cities of Atlanta, Zwolle, Columbia, Minden,
Texarkana, Daingerfield, Prescott, Jefferson, Colfax, Gibsland,
Haynesville, Stonewall, Magnolia, Natchitoches, De Queen, Many,
Broken Bow, Ruston, San Augustine, Henderson, Bradley, Olla,
Ashdown, Clarks, Pineland, Marshall, Montgomery, Hope, Lone Star,
Rusk, Hughes Springs, Mount Pleasant, Coushatta, Midway, Gilmer,
Big Sandy, Farmerville, Lufkin, Winnfield, Queen City, Grayson,
Nacogdoches, Springhill, Linden, Ringgold, Pittsburg, Mount
Vernon, Dierks, Longview, Jena, Bogata, Jacksonville, Quitman,
Tyler, Hemphill, Lewisville, Logansport, Shreveport, Winnsboro,
Hawkins, Mineral Springs, Naples, El Dorado, Idabel, Omaha,
Jonesboro, Monroe, Center, Carthage, Homer, Arcadia, Dry Prong,
Martin, Bernice, Stamps, Pleasant Hill, Nashville, Mineola,
Clarksville, Bossier City, and Mansfield
1223 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 0 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
&&
$$
26
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
LAZ033-044-045-141>143-241>243-TXZ515-516-616-241700-
/O.UPG.KLCH.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.WW.Y.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
St. Landry-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Northern Calcasieu-Northern
Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu-Southern
Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-
Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Rayne, Bell City, Vidor, Branch,
Opelousas, China, Eunice, Lake Charles, Elton, Moss Bluff,
Lawtell, Carlyss, Beaumont, Iota, Cade, Morse, Breaux Bridge,
Lafayette, Crowley, Mauriceville, St. Martinville, Lake Arthur,
Vinton, Hathaway, Sulphur, Fenton, Orange, De Quincy, Jennings,
Topsy, Westlake, Hayes, Bridge City, Iowa, Welsh, and Church
Point
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed wintry precipitation will be possible. Ice
accumulations up to a tenth of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest
Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
&&
$$
Stigger/87
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
LAZ027>033-044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-
TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615-616-241700-
/O.NEW.KLCH.EC.A.0001.260126T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0001.260125T0000Z-260125T1800Z/
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-
Including the cities of Spurger, Newton, Berwick, Simmesport,
Hillister, Burns Point, Elton, Mamou, Ivanhoe, Evadale, Bunkie,
Grand Chenier, Bayou Vista, St. Landry, Lafayette, Oakdale,
Mauriceville, Lake Arthur, Fields, Marksville, Hackberry,
Deweyville, De Quincy, Reddell, Silsbee, Johnson Bayou, Morgan
City, Roganville, Church Point, Port Arthur, Rayne, Avery Island,
Forked Island, Ville Platte, Vidor, Branch, Gist, Woodville, Lake
Charles, Magnolia Springs, Beaumont, Alexandria, Cade, Morse,
Grand Lake, Centerville, Vinton, Abbeville, Farrsville, Sea Rim
State Park, Buna, Sulphur, Franklin, Orange, Wiergate, Patterson,
Hayes, Burkeville, Welsh, Bell City, Cottonport, Bleakwood, De
Ridder, Nederland, Opelousas, Slagle, Lawtell, Holly Springs,
Meaux, Iota, Fred, Oretta, Sabine Pass, Crowley, St. Martinville,
Mt. Union, Jeanerette, Pickering, Fenton, Jennings, Jamestown,
Topsy, Mansura, Pineville, Bundick Lake, Westlake, Kaplan,
Leesville, Bridge City, Iowa, Cameron, Stephensville, Beaver,
Cypremort Point, Kirbyville, Town Bluff, Creole, Warren, China,
Eunice, Moss Bluff, Carlyss, Jasper, Effie, Kinder, Breaux
Bridge, New Iberia, Klondike, Rutherford Beach, Call, Hathaway,
Lumberton, Gueydan, Maurice, Intracoastal City, and Fort Polk
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
ranging from 13 to 26 degrees expected. For the Extreme Cold
Watch, dangerously cold wind chills ranging from 0 to 10 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to noon
CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Sunday evening
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
Stigger/87
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
240 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
GMZ530-532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577-241045-
/O.NEW.KLIX.SC.Y.0005.260125T0600Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.GL.A.0001.260126T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Mississippi Sound-
Lake Borgne-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River
LA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River
to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM-
Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-
240 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight Saturday
night to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday
evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
CAB
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1212 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-470-472-475-242200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.260125T0900Z-260126T1800Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to
60 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA from 20 to 60 NM-
1212 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO NOON CST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf
of America.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a brief period of time with
advisory criteria tonight into tomorrow morning. For now, there
is a Small Craft Exercise Caution leading up to the Advisory.
There also could be a few brief periods of time with gale force
winds during the Advisory period.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1228 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
LAZ034>037-039-046>048-071-083-MSZ068>071-240800-
/O.CON.KLIX.WS.A.0001.260125T0600Z-260126T0000Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Northern Tangipahoa-
Northern Livingston-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-
Including the cities of Clinton, Jackson, Darlington, Dexter,
Fort Adams, Wilmer, Enon, Bogalusa, Denham Springs, Plaquemine,
Port Allen, Dolorosa, Wakefield, Brusly, Tylertown, Woodville,
Baton Rouge, Livingston, Montpelier, Lettsworth, St.
Francisville, Greensburg, Bayou Sorrel, Spillman, White Castle,
Walker, Addis, Centreville, New Roads, Smithdale, Roseland,
Salem, McComb, Kentwood, Livonia, Felps, Amite, Franklinton,
Gillsburg, Easleyville, Gloster, and Liberty
1228 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Total ice accumulations between a light glaze and locally
higher amounts up to one tenth of an inch are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
CAB
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1138 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
MSZ054-059>062-240145-
/O.CON.KJAN.WS.A.0001.260125T0600Z-260126T0000Z/
Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Roxie, Brookhaven, Crystal Springs, Bude,
Wesson, Meadville, Natchez, Hazlehurst, and Fayette
1138 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy freezing rain and sleet with significant impacts from
ice
accumulation possible.
* WHERE...Adams, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties
in Mississippi.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
DL
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1246 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240300-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0002.260125T0000Z-260126T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1246 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Okaloosa Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
240 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
GMZ530-532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577-241045-
/O.NEW.KLIX.SC.Y.0005.260125T0600Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.GL.A.0001.260126T0000Z-260126T1500Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Mississippi Sound-
Lake Borgne-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River
LA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River
to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM-
Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-
240 PM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight Saturday
night to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday
evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
CAB
Extreme Cold Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1151 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074-
240200-
/O.NEW.KJAN.EC.A.0001.260126T0000Z-260127T1800Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-
Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-
Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-
Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Bay Springs, Mendenhall, Cleveland,
Mathiston, Ackerman, Canton, Quitman, Anguilla, Roxie, Grenada,
Morton, Lake Village, Vaiden, Raleigh, Isola, Greenwood, Dermott,
Weir, Carrollton, Yazoo City, Oak Grove, New Hebron, Meridian,
Pearl, Prentiss, North Carrollton, Belzoni, Winona, Winnsboro,
Fayette, Lake Providence, Lumberton, Eudora, Ridgeland, Port
Gibson, Crystal Springs, Newton, Wesson, Laurel, Forest, Union,
Crossett, Tchula, Greenville, Delhi, Brookhaven, Rayville,
Conehatta, Waterproof, Macon, Columbus, Pearl River, St. Joseph,
Hamburg, Purvis, Durant, West Ferriday, Bassfield, Philadelphia,
Mount Olive, Indianola, Newellton, Vicksburg, De Kalb,
Brooksville, Lexington, West Crossett, Mayersville, West
Hattiesburg, Decatur, Carthage, Hazlehurst, Eupora, Taylorsville,
Kosciusko, Shubuta, Meadville, Harrisonburg, Monticello, Magee,
Louisville, Madison, Bude, Brandon, Columbia, Pickens, Rolling
Fork, Jonesville, Goodman, Ferriday, Natchez, North Crossett,
Heidelberg, Scooba, Richland, Epps, Collins, Bastrop,
Hattiesburg, Tallulah, Ruleville, Starkville, Jackson, West
Point, Stonewall, and Vidalia
1151 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 5 below and 10 above
possible with temperatures between zero to 15 above possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central and south Mississippi.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
DL
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1134 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
ALZ051>060-261>266-FLZ201>206-MSZ067-075-076-078-079-240145-
/O.NEW.KMOB.EC.A.0001.260126T0600Z-260126T1800Z/
Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw-
Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-
Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland-
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Inland-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa
Inland-Okaloosa Coastal-Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George-
Including the cities of Greenville, Jackson, Walnut Hill, Butler,
Luverne, Bayou La Batre, Fort Walton Beach, Opp, Richton, Orange
Beach, Flomaton, Theodore, Bay Minette, Beulah, Grove Hill,
Citronelle, Dauphin Island, Homewood, Molino, Waynesboro, McLain,
Lisman, Gulf Breeze, Monroeville, Camden, Daphne, Seminole,
Mobile, Perdido Bay, Pensacola, Milton, Wright, Eglin AFB,
Stockton, Fairhope, Fort Morgan, Chatom, Pensacola Beach,
Saraland, Brewton, Fort Pickens, Lucedale, Destin, Niceville, New
Augusta, Spanish Fort, Prichard, Thomasville, Bagdad,
Leakesville, Atmore, Ensley, Jay, Beaumont, Millry, Andalusia,
Century, Foley, Gulf Shores, Brantley, Crestview, Wiggins,
Valparaiso, Navarre, Evergreen, Grand Bay, Silas, and Pine Hill
1134 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from the single digits
well inland to the mid teens at the coast possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1123 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
LAZ034>037-039-046>048-056>060-064>071-076>090-MSZ068>071-077-
083>088-240800-
/O.NEW.KLIX.EC.A.0001.260126T0000Z-260127T1800Z/
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 St.
Bernard-Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Coastal
Jefferson Parish-Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Northern
Tangipahoa-Southeast St. Tammany-Western Orleans-Eastern Orleans-
Northern St. Tammany-Southwestern St. Tammany-Central Tangipahoa-
Lower Tangipahoa-Northern Livingston-Southern Livingston-Western
Ascension-Eastern Ascension-Upper Jefferson-Lower Jefferson-Upper
Plaquemines-Central Plaquemines-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-
Pearl River-Northern Hancock-Northern Harrison-Northern Jackson-
Southern Hancock-Southern Harrison-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Clinton, Belle Chasse, Dexter, Fort
Adams, Hammond, Geismar, Ocean Springs, Enon, Ponchatoula,
Whitehall, Harahan, Dolorosa, Boothville, Saucier, Brusly, Myrtle
Grove, East New Orleans, Paincourtville, Barataria, Livingston,
Reserve, Buras, Metairie, Greensburg, Poplarville, Bayou Sorrel,
Spillman, Braithwaite, Walker, Folsom, New Roads, Slidell,
Roseland, Salem, Gillsburg, Easleyville, Galliano, Jackson,
Tickfaw, Leeville, Diamondhead, New Orleans, Bogalusa, Cut Off,
Pass Christian, Denham Springs, Westwego, Biloxi, Yscloskey,
Gautier, Cocodrie, Marrero, Vancleave, Baton Rouge, Montpelier,
St. Francisville, Sellers, McNeil, Convent, Crossroads, Lyman,
Long Beach, Bayou Cane, Independence, Larose, Dulac, Bay St.
Louis, Pascagoula, Jean Lafitte, Kentwood, Livonia, Felps, Kiln,
Franklinton, Houma, Gloster, Darlington, Chalmette, Pointe A La
Hache, Lafitte, Pierre Part, Port Sulphur, Port Allen,
Labadieville, Wakefield, Tylertown, Woodville, Raceland,
Lettsworth, Destrehan, Shell Beach, Waveland, Robert, Thibodaux,
Chauvin, Grand Isle, Escatawpa, Akers, Gonzales, Madisonville,
Alliance, McComb, Kenner, Amite, Moss Point, Pearlington,
Liberty, Lutcher, Venice, Picayune, Killian, Montegut, Wade,
Laplace, Wilmer, Gramercy, Norco, Plaquemine, Mandeville,
Necaise, Covington, Meraux, Sorrento, Donaldsonville, White
Castle, Empire, French Settlement, Addis, Springfield, Gretna,
Violet, Centreville, Smithdale, Bush, Golden Meadow, Delacroix,
Acy, Prairieville, Gulfport, and St. Martin
1123 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from near 0 to the
lower teens
are possible across the entire area.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Home heating safety tips - use approved indoor heaters on level
surfaces, keep 3 feet from combustibles, and keep an extinguisher
near fireplaces.
&&
$$
CAB
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
LAZ027>033-044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-
TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615-616-241700-
/O.NEW.KLCH.EC.A.0001.260126T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0001.260125T0000Z-260125T1800Z/
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-
Including the cities of Spurger, Newton, Berwick, Simmesport,
Hillister, Burns Point, Elton, Mamou, Ivanhoe, Evadale, Bunkie,
Grand Chenier, Bayou Vista, St. Landry, Lafayette, Oakdale,
Mauriceville, Lake Arthur, Fields, Marksville, Hackberry,
Deweyville, De Quincy, Reddell, Silsbee, Johnson Bayou, Morgan
City, Roganville, Church Point, Port Arthur, Rayne, Avery Island,
Forked Island, Ville Platte, Vidor, Branch, Gist, Woodville, Lake
Charles, Magnolia Springs, Beaumont, Alexandria, Cade, Morse,
Grand Lake, Centerville, Vinton, Abbeville, Farrsville, Sea Rim
State Park, Buna, Sulphur, Franklin, Orange, Wiergate, Patterson,
Hayes, Burkeville, Welsh, Bell City, Cottonport, Bleakwood, De
Ridder, Nederland, Opelousas, Slagle, Lawtell, Holly Springs,
Meaux, Iota, Fred, Oretta, Sabine Pass, Crowley, St. Martinville,
Mt. Union, Jeanerette, Pickering, Fenton, Jennings, Jamestown,
Topsy, Mansura, Pineville, Bundick Lake, Westlake, Kaplan,
Leesville, Bridge City, Iowa, Cameron, Stephensville, Beaver,
Cypremort Point, Kirbyville, Town Bluff, Creole, Warren, China,
Eunice, Moss Bluff, Carlyss, Jasper, Effie, Kinder, Breaux
Bridge, New Iberia, Klondike, Rutherford Beach, Call, Hathaway,
Lumberton, Gueydan, Maurice, Intracoastal City, and Fort Polk
1056 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
ranging from 13 to 26 degrees expected. For the Extreme Cold
Watch, dangerously cold wind chills ranging from 0 to 10 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to noon
CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Sunday evening
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
Stigger/87
