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Gale Warning
Issued: 4:32 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to midnight CST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:14 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO MIDNIGHT
CST SATURDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT
TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 10 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight Friday Night to
midnight CST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from
midnight Friday Night to 10 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...For Wind Advisory...Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result. For the Extreme Cold Warning...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...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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.

&&

Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 4:14 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO MIDNIGHT
CST SATURDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT
TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 10 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight Friday Night to
midnight CST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from
midnight Friday Night to 10 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...For Wind Advisory...Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result. For the Extreme Cold Warning...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...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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.

&&

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