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 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 Sat Apr 25 2026 |  |
| Today: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early this morning. Tonight: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds. Sunday: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: south 1 foot at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds. Monday: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 2 feet at 4 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 around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds. Tuesday Night: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 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 3 feet at 5 seconds. winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. | |
| 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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