New Orleans and surrounding areas are experiencing an extreme cold snap. Wind chill values as low as 12°F are expected to persist until 10 a.m. CST across parts of southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi, including Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Jefferson parishes, and southern portions of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties, according to the National Weather Service.
Prolonged exposure to these conditions may result in frostbite or hypothermia. Residents are also advised of the risk of frozen or burst water pipes due to sustained freezing temperatures. Recommended precautions include wearing layered clothing, covering exposed skin, protecting plumbing by wrapping or dripping pipes, and keeping pets indoors.
Temperatures are expected to gradually improve during the daytime. Sunny conditions today will bring highs near 45°F, with a warming trend continuing through the week and highs potentially reaching the mid-60s by Friday. Overnight conditions will remain cold, with widespread frost expected Monday morning and nighttime lows continuing in the 30s and 40s, as per the National Weather Service.
