Now that the winter storm has passed, the big story today will be the lingering impacts (ice covered roads) and extremely cold temperatures!

Please, follow along as we break it all down with what to expect today thru the weekend...#lawx #mswx

(1/6) ⚠️ Today: Ice covered roadways from yesterday's snow will continue to impact travel, as temps will struggle to reach above freezing for most areas. Travel is NOT RECOMMENDED but if you must travel, check road conditions and plan accordingly! #lawx #mswx (2/6)

(1/4)⚠️ 5PM Update:

We still have a Winter Storm Warning across all of the area for tonight through Tuesday Evening. Roads will be dangerous, so consider delaying travel tomorrow, if possible. If you do have to travel, use extreme caution. (2/4)🥶 There now is also an Extreme Cold Warning for the entire area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning for wind chills ranging from 8-15 degrees.

Make sure to protect the 4 P's: people, pets, plants, and pipes!

A Winter Storm Warning in now in effect for SE Louisiana as well as SW &coastal Mississippi.

Moderate to major impacts are expected & travel should be avoided if at all possible Tuesday & Wednesday as snow will likely not have a chance to melt during the day Wednesday.

(1/4) Heavy snow is forecast to affect the area, with 4-6" of snow for areas generally north of I-10/12 and 1-3" south of I-10/12, including the New Orleans metro area.

The heaviest snow will fall during the day Tuesday and hazardous travel conditions are expected.

(2/4)

Here's the latest on the upcoming winter storm. Cold weather impacts will be greatest Monday through Thursday, but hazardous travel is also expected Tuesday due to wintry precipitation.

(1/ ) With the cold temperatures and wind chills, a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire area tomorrow night and then again Monday night through Tuesday. Extreme Cold Watches/Warnings will likely be needed for Tues/Wed.

(2/ )

⚠️👉 An active weather pattern is on the horizon, with major to extreme impacts expected in the days ahead. Here's a day-by-day breakdown, starting with this evening - Sat:

Scattered rain/storm chances tonight thru Saturday. Warm highs Saturday in the 70's. #lawx #mswx (1/7) A strong, arctic front blows through Sat PM/Sun AM. It'll be chilly & sunny Sunday but dry. Then, our first in a series of extremely cold nights arrives Sun night/Monday morning. #lawx #mswx (2/7)

👉 There's plenty to discuss in the in the medium-to-extended forecast time range for the next 3-7 days. Let’s break it down day by day in this 🧵 thread with everything we know (1/7)... #lawx #mswx But first, looking at the forecast Friday through Saturday

Overall nice Friday! Rain/storm chances increase Fri night. Rain could be heavy at times. Storms continue Saturday mainly for areas along/south of I-10/12 then clears out Saturday night, turning colder! #lawx #mswx (2/7)

👋 It's National Weatherperson's Day! This year, we wanted to share with you the amazing forecasters and staff here at NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge that work 24/7 providing forecasts and life-saving warnings across Southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi! (1/7) 🏆 Starting out with our LIX Management Team! Meet Lauren Nash (WCM) and Jared Klein (SOO). Our dedicated managers are the backbone of our operations. They provide exemplary leadership, facilitate training, and build partner relationships. (2/7)

The numbers are in & this summer was H-O-T.

ALL our automated sites tied/broke their warmest summer records (Jun-Aug), some by astounding margins.

We don't have enough space to go over every record that was set, but this thread will break down the more impressive ones.

(1/9) Baton Rouge broke its warmest summer on record by an almost unfathomable 2.8 degrees! Records go back to 1892.

The all-time high temperature wasn't reached, but there were an astounding 30 days with a high at or above 100 degrees! (Avg back to 1892 is only 1/year)

(2/9)

There is some confusion surrounding the impacts that will occur across our area. Here is a breakdown of all the impacts we are expecting from Hurricane #Ida below by area/region. #Ida is a dangerous hurricane and it WILL produce LIFE-THREATENING impacts. #mswx #lawx For the Baton Rouge metro area: Expect winds >110mph sustained. Rainfall 10-15” with 20”+ possible. Brief tornadoes possible. #lawx

We continue to monitor Ida as it approaches, expected to make landfall Sunday afternoon/evening. A hurricane Warning is in effect for areas of southern/central LA. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for parts of coastal/southern MS and western LA. #LAwx #MSwx We want to continue to stress that this WILL be a DANGEROUS and LIFE-THREATENING storm. There WILL be significant wind damage. Prepare for widespread power outages and tree/structural damage in these purple/red areas on the graphic below.

🌀 4AM CT Tropical Storm Ida Thread: Ida continues northwest south of Cuba, expected to enter into the SE Gulf tonight/early Saturday. Ida remains on track to become a major hurricane, delivering significant impacts to portions of southern LA and southern MS. #lawx #mswx (1/5) 🍃 A Hurricane Watch is in effect for portions of southeastern LA, coastal MS and adjacent marine areas. Damaging winds will be possible beginning overnight Saturday along the coast, spreading inland into Sunday. #lawx #mswx (2/5)

🌀 As we gear up for the potential impacts from TD9 which could be #Ida later today or tonight there are a few thing we would like everyone to understand and be prepared for. #LAwx #MSwx 💆 DO NOT PANIC! Be prepared, stay up to date, and try to remain calm. You have time IF you begin today. If the track continues as forecast, conditions will likely begin to go downhill late Saturday. This gives you today, Friday, & even early Saturday. #LAwx #MSwx

🌀10PM CDT Update on Tropical Storm #Zeta. Starting to see some steady strengthening trend now with max winds at 70mph. Impacts across parts of SE LA and southern MS remain likely on Wednesday.

Lets break down each specific threat one at a time...(1/6) 1. 💨 Wind: Strong winds will be the primary threat when #Zeta makes landfall. These winds may lead to isolated to scattered power outages, some tree damage and even some damage to some structures - especially near the center of the track. (2/6) #lawx #mswx

(1/6) 🌀 7PM CDT Update on Hurricane #Zeta. No major changes this evening as #Zeta continues towards the NW with an eventual, brief landfall expected across the Yucatan later tonight. We are still anticipating impacts, some major across the area Wed & Thu. Stay tuned! #lawx #mswx (2/6) Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches remain in effect for a large portion of SE LA and coastal MS. Strong, potentially damaging winds may be possible in association with #Zeta late Wednesday through early Thursday. #lawx #mswx

🌀 (1/5): Here's the latest with Hurricane #Delta as of 10AM CDT. Some slight strengthening was noted by recent aircraft recon observations with a steady strengthening trend now expected through the day today. Impacts still remain likely across our area Friday. #lawx #mswx 💨(2/5): No changes to the Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings that remain in effect. Expect winds to increase across coastal areas of SE LA later today/tonight, and spread inland during the day on Friday. #lawx #mswx

Here is the 4AM update on Hurricane #Delta along with a thread on the latest local hazards expected from Hurricane #Delta.

Delta will bring potential for:
🌊Life-threatening storm surge flooding
🌬️Damaging winds
⛈️Heavy rain and flash flooding

#lawx #mswx
(1/5) Locally, the strongest winds from #Delta are expected across areas nearest the Atchafalaya River.

Strong winds could result in:
🔌Power outages
🌳Minor to moderate damage to trees/power lines
🏠Damage to a few structures from falling branches/trees

#lawx #mswx
(2/5)

Here's a thread on the latest local hazards expected from Hurricane #Delta.

Delta will bring potential for:
🌊 Life-threatening storm surge flooding
🌬️ Damaging winds
🌧️ Heavy rain and flash flooding

#lawx #mswx
(1/5) Locally, the strongest winds from #Delta are expected across areas nearest the Atchafalaya River.

Strong winds could result in:
🔌 power outages
🌳 minor to moderate damage to trees/power lines
🏠 damage to a few structures from falling branches/trees

#lawx #mswx
(2/5)

🌀 (1/6): Tweet thread with the latest on Hurricane #Delta. The 10AM position has #Delta continuing to cross the Yucatan & will emerge into the Gulf later today. No major changes to the forecast track as impacts, some significant, may be likely later this week/weekend #lawx #mswx 🌀 (2/6) Tropical Storm and Hurricane Watches are now in effect for portions of SE LA and S MS. Expect gusty winds to increase across the area late Thursday and into Friday - lasting into early Saturday. #lawx #mswx

🌀 (1/3) 10AM CDT Update on TS #Delta: Delta is now a major hurricane in the west-central Caribbean. No major changes to the forecast track as impacts remain likely along the northern Gulf coast late this week and this weekend. #lawx #mswx 🌀 (2/3) As a reminder, NOW is the time to have a plan! Don't let the recent cool temperatures fool you - it is still Hurricane Season! Impacts remain likely with this system across portions of the northern Gulf coast and you should take it seriously! #lawx #mswx

Here's a thread with the latest on Hurricane #Laura. It continues to strengthen as it moves toward the NW Gulf Coast. Minor to moderate impacts are expected across portions of SE LA and S MS. #lawx #mswx (1/5) 🌊 Life-threatening storm surge flooding is possible across coastal portions of SE LA generally west of Grand Isle.

🌊 Water levels will be highest during high tide today and tomorrow

🌊 Expect several roads to become impassible and some areas to become inaccessible

(2/5)

(1/6) 5:15p Thu TS #Barry Update

🌧️🌊Flooding continues to be the greatest threat - both from heavy rain and storm surge
🌬️Strong/Damaging winds possible along Barry's track as it could still become a hurricane
🌪️A few tornadoes possible, especially near the coast

#lawx #mswx (2/6) Significant flood threat associated w/ #Barry

📏10-20" of rain with significantly higher local amounts possible
⏰Heaviest rain expected Friday through Saturday night
🌧️Heavy rain could lead to widespread/life-threatening flash flooding and moderate to major river flooding