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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 5:17 PM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * 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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:37 AM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 kt with gusts up to 45 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 5:37 AM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 kt with gusts up to 45 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. &&
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