Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
117 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
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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 Farrsville, Evadale, Bleakwood,
Kirbyville, Maurice, Cottonport, Opelousas, Abbeville, Fenton,
Warren, Rutherford Beach, St. Martinville, Sabine Pass, Newton,
New Iberia, Wiergate, Alexandria, Fields, Cade, Town Bluff,
China, Oakdale, Simmesport, Lake Arthur, Deweyville, Grand Lake,
Crowley, Kaplan, Leesville, Meaux, Sulphur, Branch, Beaver,
Mamou, Pineville, Morgan City, Franklin, Mansura, Cameron, Elton,
Klondike, Bridge City, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Fort Polk, Intracoastal
City, Beaumont, St. Landry, Gist, Vidor, Mt. Union, Welsh,
Cypremort Point, Call, Buna, Church Point, Morse, Hayes, Carlyss,
Centerville, Spurger, Forked Island, Reddell, Lumberton,
Nederland, Kinder, Bell City, Eunice, Oretta, Marksville, Bundick
Lake, Berwick, Hackberry, Ivanhoe, Rayne, Bayou Vista, Patterson,
Woodville, Port Arthur, Lake Charles, Sea Rim State Park, De
Ridder, Creole, Iota, Roganville, Silsbee, Lawtell, Johnson
Bayou, Bunkie, Jasper, Vinton, Jeanerette, Orange, Jennings,
Mauriceville, Hathaway, Effie, Grand Chenier, Jamestown, Fred, De
Quincy, Breaux Bridge, Burns Point, Ville Platte, Avery Island,
Holly Springs, Hillister, Slagle, Pickering, Topsy, Westlake,
Stephensville, Gueydan, Lafayette, Magnolia Springs, and
Burkeville
117 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will be possible if
unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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Stigger/87
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
137 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
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097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-221945-
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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 Jena, Nacogdoches, Mount Pleasant,
Shreveport, Marshall, Grayson, Big Sandy, Many, Carthage, Olla,
Coushatta, Haynesville, Stamps, Zwolle, Natchitoches, Mansfield,
Martin, Lone Star, Queen City, Rusk, Ruston, Hawkins, Hughes
Springs, Bernice, Mount Vernon, Colfax, Lewisville, Montgomery,
Tyler, Pineland, Winnsboro, Arcadia, Springhill, Naples,
Prescott, Longview, Monroe, Bossier City, Dierks, Pleasant Hill,
Jefferson, Idabel, Homer, El Dorado, Gilmer, Clarks, Mineola,
Columbia, Clarksville, Omaha, Jacksonville, Farmerville, San
Augustine, Pittsburg, De Queen, Center, Bradley, Magnolia,
Lufkin, Minden, Winnfield, Quitman, Stonewall, Nashville, Midway,
Henderson, Bogata, Daingerfield, Texarkana, Hemphill, Jonesboro,
Logansport, Mineral Springs, Gibsland, Atlanta, Linden, Ashdown,
Dry Prong, Hope, Ringgold, and Broken Bow
137 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Storm total snow and
sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are anticipated with areas of
up to 5 inches possible, particularly near and north of I-30. Ice
accumulations between one quarter and three quarters of an inch
are expected, with localized accumulations of up to or exceeding 1
inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
111 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...FREEZING RAIN & ICE ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE BEGINNING SATURDAY...
.Showers will continue into the weekend with a colder airmass moving
into the region behind a strong cold front. Freezing rain will be
possible with ice accumulations on power lines and roads. Elevated
roadways and bridges will be faster to freeze.
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Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson
Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-
Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-
Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Farrsville, Evadale, Bleakwood,
Kirbyville, Cottonport, Opelousas, Fenton, Warren, St.
Martinville, Newton, Wiergate, Alexandria, Fields, Cade, Town
Bluff, China, Oakdale, Simmesport, Lake Arthur, Deweyville,
Crowley, Leesville, Sulphur, Branch, Beaver, Mamou, Pineville,
Mansura, Elton, Bridge City, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Fort Polk,
Beaumont, St. Landry, Gist, Vidor, Mt. Union, Welsh, Call, Buna,
Church Point, Morse, Hayes, Carlyss, Spurger, Reddell, Lumberton,
Kinder, Bell City, Eunice, Oretta, Marksville, Bundick Lake,
Ivanhoe, Rayne, Woodville, Lake Charles, De Ridder, Roganville,
Iota, Silsbee, Lawtell, Bunkie, Jasper, Vinton, Orange, Jennings,
Mauriceville, Hathaway, Effie, Jamestown, Fred, De Quincy, Breaux
Bridge, Ville Platte, Holly Springs, Hillister, Slagle,
Pickering, Topsy, Westlake, Lafayette, Magnolia Springs, and
Burkeville
111 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations between
one tenth and four tenths of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
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Stigger/87
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1237 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
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/O.NEW.KJAN.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-
Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-
Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Issaquena-Sharkey-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-
Including the cities of West Point, Durant, Delhi, Mayersville,
Jackson, Greenwood, Winnsboro, Carthage, St. Joseph, Kosciusko,
Dermott, Tallulah, Vaiden, Indianola, Belzoni, North Carrollton,
Goodman, Yazoo City, Oak Grove, Grenada, Pickens, Ackerman,
Waterproof, Lake Providence, Isola, Lexington, Hamburg,
Newellton, Louisville, Ridgeland, Winona, Madison, Jonesville,
Rayville, Eudora, Bastrop, Brandon, Columbus, Port Gibson,
Ruleville, Eupora, Mathiston, Harrisonburg, Greenville, North
Crossett, Weir, Crossett, Vicksburg, Lake Village, Pearl,
Richland, Rolling Fork, Starkville, West Crossett, Tchula,
Anguilla, Epps, Canton, Carrollton, and Cleveland
1237 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Significant impacts
from mainly ice and sleet accumulations in the Watch area.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest,
southwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Expect power outages that last
more than a day and extensive tree damage due to the ice. Travel
could be impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Onset of sleet and freezing rain will spread
from northwest to southeast Friday afternoon into early Saturday
morning, with a mix of wintry precipitation continuing into the
day Sunday. Dangerously cold temperatures are also expected Friday
night into early next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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.
&&
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