Lake Charles, LA – Another blast of Arctic air is set to move into southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas this weekend, bringing well below-normal temperatures, freezing mornings, and hazardous marine conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
According to the National Weather Service Lake Charles office, a strong cold front will push through the region late Friday night, sending temperatures plunging into the teens and 20s across much of Calcasieu, Lafayette, Iberia, Rapides, and Orange counties by Saturday morning.
Forecast lows Saturday morning include 27 degrees in Lake Charles, 25 in Lafayette and New Iberia, and 21 in Alexandria, with even colder temperatures possible in rural areas. By Sunday morning, conditions turn colder, with Lake Charles and Lafayette expected to bottom out near 21 degrees, while Alexandria could fall to 16 degrees, approaching record lows in some locations.
While temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing early Saturday, forecasters say rain chances remain very low — near 10% — with no threat of ice or freezing rain, reducing travel concerns for most residents.
However, marine conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly. As the cold front moves offshore Friday, strong offshore winds and building waves will create hazardous conditions across Gulf waters through the weekend. Boaters are urged to use caution and monitor advisories.
Officials recommend residents protect pets, plants, pipes, and outdoor plumbing ahead of the freeze, especially during the colder Sunday morning period.
Additional forecast updates and potential advisories may be issued as the weekend approaches.
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