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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM (GMZ572) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM (GMZ572)
Issued by: National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Last Update: 537 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026		Print

Today: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds.

Tonight: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 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: south 3 feet at 5 seconds.

Monday Night: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds.

Tuesday: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds.

Tuesday Night: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds.

Wednesday: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds.

Wednesday Night: Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds.

Thursday: North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: south 2 feet at 6 seconds and northeast 1 foot at 2 seconds.

Thursday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight.






Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM (GMZ572)

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