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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this wind advisory at Dec 13, 2025, 11:16 PM CST for 13 parishes in Louisiana; Jefferson County, Orange County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 14, 2025, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 11 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2025, 11:16 PM CST (05:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 14, 2025, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 14, 2025, 5:28 PM CST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
Counties Acadia Parish, LA, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Calcasieu Parish, LA, Cameron Parish, LA, Evangeline Parish, LA, Iberia Parish, LA, Jefferson Davis Parish, LA, Lafayette Parish, LA, Rapides Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA, St. Mary Parish, LA, Vermilion Parish, LA, Jefferson County, TX, Orange County, TX
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 00:00Z, 5.3 hours before the alert went out and 65 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 303 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -21 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 986 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 12 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
448 WWUS74 KLCH 140516 NPWLCH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1116 PM CST Sat Dec 13 2025 LAZ028-029-032-033-142115- /O.NEW.KLCH.WI.Y.0019.251214T1200Z-251215T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry- Including the cities of Eunice, St. Landry, Opelousas, Alexandria, Simmesport, Beaver, Ville Platte, Cottonport, Marksville, Bunkie, Reddell, Pineville, Mansura, Mamou, Effie, and Lawtell 1116 PM CST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH FOR A HARD FREEZE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected. For the Freeze Watch, hard freeze with temperatures as low as 20 to 25 degrees possible for several hours. * WHERE...Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, and St. Landry Parishes. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ LAZ044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-TXZ515-516- 615-616-142115- /O.NEW.KLCH.WI.Y.0019.251214T1200Z-251215T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Lower Vermilion-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- Including the cities of Nederland, Stephensville, Sabine Pass, Jeanerette, Lafayette, Lake Arthur, Bridge City, Jennings, Bell City, Grand Chenier, Church Point, Vidor, Forked Island, Port Arthur, Fenton, Mauriceville, Kaplan, Morgan City, De Quincy, Westlake, Franklin, Grand Lake, Welsh, Creole, Bayou Vista, St. Martinville, Sulphur, Cameron, Breaux Bridge, Klondike, Johnson Bayou, China, Avery Island, New Iberia, Cade, Maurice, Patterson, Branch, Beaumont, Moss Bluff, Vinton, Lake Charles, Cypremort Point, Rayne, Burns Point, Hackberry, Hathaway, Iota, Meaux, Berwick, Gueydan, Carlyss, Elton, Crowley, Morse, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, Iowa, Intracoastal City, Centerville, Hayes, Rutherford Beach, Abbeville, and Topsy 1116 PM CST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 to 20 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ LAZ027-030-031-TXZ259-260-142115- /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton- Including the cities of Jamestown, Mt. Union, Jasper, Pickering, Newton, Farrsville, Oretta, Fields, Kinder, Fort Polk, Magnolia Springs, Roganville, Oakdale, Leesville, Bleakwood, Slagle, Holly Springs, Wiergate, De Ridder, Kirbyville, Bundick Lake, Call, and Burkeville 1116 PM CST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH FOR A HARD FREEZE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the Freeze Watch, hard freeze with temperatures as low as 22 to 25 degrees possible for several hours. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Jasper and Northern Newton Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ TXZ180-201-261-262-142115- /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ Tyler-Hardin-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Including the cities of Fred, Warren, Gist, Woodville, Buna, Deweyville, Spurger, Ivanhoe, Lumberton, Silsbee, Town Bluff, Hillister, and Evadale 1116 PM CST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 29 possible. * WHERE...Hardin, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, and Tyler Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ MC
3 follow-up statements
694 WWUS74 KLCH 141726 NPWLCH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1126 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 LAZ028-029-032-033-150530- /O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251215T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry- Including the cities of Opelousas, Eunice, Cottonport, Bunkie, Reddell, Simmesport, Mansura, Beaver, Mamou, St. Landry, Marksville, Lawtell, Ville Platte, Effie, Pineville, and Alexandria 1126 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM CST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected. For the Freeze Watch, hard freeze with temperatures as low as 20 to 25 degrees possible for several hours. * WHERE...Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, and St. Landry Parishes. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from 8 PM CST this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ LAZ044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-TXZ515-516- 615-616-150530- /O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251215T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Lower Vermilion-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- Including the cities of Port Arthur, Sabine Pass, Topsy, St. Martinville, Abbeville, Iota, Vinton, Forked Island, Moss Bluff, Welsh, Stephensville, Sea Rim State Park, Maurice, Iowa, Kaplan, Hackberry, Elton, Breaux Bridge, Hayes, Church Point, Bayou Vista, Klondike, Cade, Patterson, Westlake, New Iberia, Bridge City, Lafayette, Johnson Bayou, Morse, Fenton, Burns Point, De Quincy, Gueydan, Mauriceville, Orange, Centerville, Cypremort Point, Bell City, Grand Chenier, Branch, China, Berwick, Jennings, Avery Island, Cameron, Morgan City, Rutherford Beach, Grand Lake, Franklin, Jeanerette, Rayne, Crowley, Carlyss, Lake Charles, Lake Arthur, Sulphur, Hathaway, Vidor, Intracoastal City, Meaux, Creole, Nederland, and Beaumont 1126 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM CST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 to 20 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from 8 PM CST this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ LAZ027-030-031-TXZ259-260-150530- /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton- Including the cities of De Ridder, Jasper, Magnolia Springs, Call, Burkeville, Bundick Lake, Oakdale, Mt. Union, Oretta, Kirbyville, Bleakwood, Leesville, Farrsville, Wiergate, Fields, Newton, Pickering, Slagle, Roganville, Fort Polk, Holly Springs, Jamestown, and Kinder 1126 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM CST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the Freeze Watch, hard freeze with temperatures as low as 22 to 25 degrees possible for several hours. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Jasper and Northern Newton Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from 8 PM CST this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ TXZ180-201-261-262-150530- /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ Tyler-Hardin-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Including the cities of Warren, Silsbee, Fred, Town Bluff, Hillister, Evadale, Buna, Deweyville, Lumberton, Ivanhoe, Woodville, Gist, and Spurger 1126 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM CST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 29 possible. * WHERE...Hardin, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, and Tyler Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from 8 PM CST this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ 14
373 WWUS74 KLCH 141742 NPWLCH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1142 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 LAZ028-029-032-033-150600- /O.UPG.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.FZ.W.0004.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251215T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry- Including the cities of Opelousas, Eunice, Cottonport, Bunkie, Reddell, Simmesport, Mansura, Beaver, Mamou, St. Landry, Marksville, Lawtell, Ville Platte, Effie, Pineville, and Alexandria 1142 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected. For the Freeze Watch, hard freeze with temperatures as low as 20 to 25 degrees possible for several hours. * WHERE...Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, and St. Landry Parishes. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ LAZ044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-TXZ515-516- 615-616-150600- /O.UPG.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.FZ.W.0004.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251215T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Lower Vermilion-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- Including the cities of Port Arthur, Sabine Pass, Topsy, St. Martinville, Abbeville, Iota, Vinton, Forked Island, Moss Bluff, Welsh, Stephensville, Sea Rim State Park, Maurice, Iowa, Kaplan, Hackberry, Elton, Breaux Bridge, Hayes, Church Point, Bayou Vista, Klondike, Cade, Patterson, Westlake, New Iberia, Bridge City, Lafayette, Johnson Bayou, Morse, Fenton, Burns Point, De Quincy, Gueydan, Mauriceville, Orange, Centerville, Cypremort Point, Bell City, Grand Chenier, Branch, China, Berwick, Jennings, Avery Island, Cameron, Morgan City, Rutherford Beach, Grand Lake, Franklin, Jeanerette, Rayne, Crowley, Carlyss, Lake Charles, Lake Arthur, Sulphur, Hathaway, Vidor, Intracoastal City, Meaux, Creole, Nederland, and Beaumont 1142 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 to 20 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ LAZ027-030-031-TXZ259-260-150600- /O.UPG.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.FZ.W.0004.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton- Including the cities of De Ridder, Jasper, Magnolia Springs, Call, Burkeville, Bundick Lake, Oakdale, Mt. Union, Oretta, Kirbyville, Bleakwood, Leesville, Farrsville, Wiergate, Fields, Newton, Pickering, Slagle, Roganville, Fort Polk, Holly Springs, Jamestown, and Kinder 1142 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 expected. For the Freeze Watch, hard freeze with temperatures as low as 22 to 25 degrees possible for several hours. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Jasper and Northern Newton Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ TXZ180-201-261-262-150600- /O.UPG.KLCH.FZ.A.0002.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.FZ.W.0004.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ Tyler-Hardin-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Including the cities of Warren, Silsbee, Fred, Town Bluff, Hillister, Evadale, Buna, Deweyville, Lumberton, Ivanhoe, Woodville, Gist, and Spurger 1142 AM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 29 possible. * WHERE...Hardin, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, and Tyler Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ 14
765 WWUS74 KLCH 142328 NPWLCH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 528 PM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 LAZ028-029-032-033-151400- /O.CAN.KLCH.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251215T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.W.0004.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry- Including the cities of Cottonport, Alexandria, Effie, Marksville, Lawtell, Eunice, Mamou, Reddell, Mansura, Beaver, Bunkie, St. Landry, Opelousas, Ville Platte, Pineville, and Simmesport 528 PM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING FOR HARD FREEZE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected. For the Freeze Warning, hard freeze with temperatures as low 21 to 23 expected. * WHERE...Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, and St. Landry Parishes. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ LAZ044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-TXZ515-516- 615-616-151400- /O.CAN.KLCH.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251215T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.W.0004.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Lower Vermilion-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange- Including the cities of Crowley, De Quincy, Hathaway, Welsh, Iota, Bell City, Lake Arthur, Burns Point, Creole, Sulphur, Jeanerette, Berwick, Port Arthur, Johnson Bayou, Moss Bluff, Nederland, Morse, Abbeville, Grand Chenier, Stephensville, Patterson, Bayou Vista, Lake Charles, Cypremort Point, Sabine Pass, Branch, Elton, Hackberry, Kaplan, Cameron, Mauriceville, Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Rutherford Beach, Beaumont, St. Martinville, Sea Rim State Park, Gueydan, Rayne, Franklin, Bridge City, Morgan City, Church Point, Centerville, Klondike, Carlyss, Iowa, China, Hayes, Forked Island, Avery Island, Cade, Topsy, Intracoastal City, Grand Lake, Fenton, Maurice, Vinton, Meaux, Vidor, Orange, Jennings, Westlake, and Lafayette 528 PM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ LAZ027-030-031-TXZ259-260-151400- /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.W.0004.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton- Including the cities of Leesville, Newton, Jasper, Slagle, Wiergate, Call, Fort Polk, Farrsville, Jamestown, Bleakwood, Bundick Lake, Burkeville, Magnolia Springs, Kirbyville, Mt. Union, Fields, Roganville, Oretta, De Ridder, Oakdale, Holly Springs, Kinder, and Pickering 528 PM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING FOR HARD FREEZE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 expected. For the Freeze Warning, hard freeze with temperatures as low as 21 to 23 expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Jasper and Northern Newton Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ TXZ180-201-261-262-151400- /O.CON.KLCH.FZ.W.0004.251215T0200Z-251215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.CW.Y.0010.251215T0000Z-251215T1600Z/ Tyler-Hardin-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton- Including the cities of Gist, Fred, Ivanhoe, Buna, Silsbee, Woodville, Spurger, Lumberton, Warren, Hillister, Town Bluff, Evadale, and Deweyville 528 PM CST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 29 expected. * WHERE...Hardin, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, and Tyler Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CST Monday. For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ MC
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Dec 13, 5:48 PM CST, 5 hours 28 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Mild temperatures and higher dewpoints will filter inland across the forecast area through today with chances of rain between into early Sunday morning.
- A strong cold front will advect very cold weather across the area Sunday night with sub-freezing temperatures and wind chills in the teens.
- Milder weather slowly builds back into the forecast area through the middle of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 13, 5:48 PM CST, 5 hours 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
548 PM CST Sat Dec 13 2025
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Mild temperatures and higher dewpoints will filter inland across
the forecast area through today with chances of rain between
into early Sunday morning.
- A strong cold front will advect very cold weather across the
area Sunday night with sub-freezing temperatures and wind
chills in the teens.
- Milder weather slowly builds back into the forecast area through
the middle of next week.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Monday night)
Issued at 540 PM CST Sat Dec 13 2025
A robust cold front will move through the region tomorrow morning
bringing with it rain and an arctic cold air mass. Rainfall
totals will be below 1 inch. Thankfully the front will be offshore
before the cold air advection picks up with no chance for winter
precipitation. Winds behind the front will be around 20 mph from
the north and temperatures will plummet across the region. Sunday
night going into Monday morning will see temperatures 15 to 20
degrees below normal values and we could tie/break minimum
temperatures records. North of I-10 temperatures will be in the
low 20s but with the north winds the wind chill will be in the
teens. Along and south of I-10 we can expect temperatures to go
below freezing for a few hours with wind chill values near 20. A
Cold Weather Advisory will be in place along with a hard freeze
warning for central Louisiana. Make sure you stay warm and take
steps today to protect yourself, your pets, and your property.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Saturday)
Issued at 540 PM CST Sat Dec 13 2025
The cold snap will be short lived as post frontal high pressure
will build to our east and will push warm marine air north.
Conditions will quickly become humid and warm as strong warm air
advection will cause dew points to rise into the 60s on Wednesday.
Temperatures will also rise with our highs reaching the 70s on
Wednesday as well. While temperatures won’t reach record highs we
will see high temps 10 degrees above normal for late December. Low
will similarly be on the high side and almost 15 degrees above
normal.
Rain chances will be low for most of the extended forecast
remaining below 20 percent.
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 540 PM CST Sat Dec 13 2025
Warm air and gulf moisture continue streaming north on breezy
south winds. Winds will drop in the next hour with the loss of
daytime heating. As a result, low cigs and areas of fog are
expected to develop in the anomalously moist airmass set into the
region.
Impacts to VIS will maximize through 2 AM. As showers overspread
the region from the north and west with an approaching front,
expect conditions to improve. Ceilings will remain low but any
dense fog will wash out with the rainfall. After 09z winds turn to
the northwest and large improvements in ceilings will take place
the rest of the forecast period.
Winds will strengthen during daytime hours and strong sustained
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt are expected.
11
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX 36 47 21 46 / 90 10 0 0
LCH 47 58 27 49 / 70 20 0 0
LFT 45 55 26 49 / 70 20 0 0
BPT 49 59 27 51 / 70 20 0 0
&&
.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Cold Weather Advisory from 6 PM Sunday to 10 AM CST Monday for
LAZ027>033-044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-
252>254.
TX...Cold Weather Advisory from 6 PM Sunday to 10 AM CST Monday for
TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615-616.
GM...Small Craft Advisory from 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday for
GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455.
Gale Watch from Sunday morning through late Sunday night for
GMZ470-472-475.
&&
SHORT TERM...14
LONG TERM....14
AVIATION...11The office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 8:11 PM CST | Freeze Watch | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and 10 more | 16 hr |
| Dec 13, 11:28 PM CST | Gale Warning | LCH | 19 hr | |
| Dec 13, 11:28 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LCH | 10 hr | |
| Dec 13, 11:49 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Vernon | 41 min |
| Dec 14, 11:42 AM CST | Freeze Warning | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and 10 more | 21 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.