Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires
Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM (GMZ570) Issued by: National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA Last Update: 206 AM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026 |  |
| Rest Of Tonight: South winds around 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday: South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Saturday Night: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds. Sunday: South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 6 seconds. Sunday Night: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. Monday: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. Monday Night: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Tuesday: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds. Tuesday Night: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds. Wednesday: South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds. Wednesday Night: South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM (GMZ570) | |
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