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Location: Lake Charles, LA
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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:02 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 15 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST
Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Low visibility could make
driving conditions hazardous.

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.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

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Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 8:02 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 15 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST
Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Low visibility could make
driving conditions hazardous.

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.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 7:11 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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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