Active AlertsLarose, LA

What: For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
Where: Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
When: For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST Saturday Night.
Impacts: For Wind AdvisoryGusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. For the Extreme Cold WarningFrostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.