Parts of south h are gearing up for frost and temperatures so cold it may be dangerous for pets and sensitive plants Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
While New Orleans is not likely to experience freezing temperatures, Baton Rouge and Lafayette could see lows at or near freezing, the National Weather Service said Tuesday morning.
NWS forecasters said temperatures could drop to as low as 42 degrees in New Orleans, 32 degrees in Baton Rouge and 34 degrees in Lafayette Wednesday morning.
The coldest conditions are expected in the Florida Parishes bordering southwest Mississippi and north of the Interstate 10/12 corridor, as well as Mississippi areas like McComb and Woodville, where below freezing temperatures are likely overnight, according to the NWS.
Forecasters said residents in areas that are expected to freeze should prepare to protect plants, pets and people. They did not warn of the potential for problems with frozen pipes, which generally only occur during a sustained freeze.
🥶Heads up! We are tracking a Frost/Freeze Risk for tonight into Wed Morning.
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans)
Highest threat (Red/Purple) remains across SW MS and adjacent Louisian parishes. Even if you are in the Yellow/Orange, it's time to prep!
Remember 3 Ps: 🐾Pets 🌿Plants 👵People
After the blast of cold weather mid-week, forecasters are tracking potentially heavy rainfall Thursday and Friday in south h.
WWL-TV meteorologist Payton Malone that south h could be looking at widespread rain Thursday morning and scattered rain through the rest of the day and Friday while said areas like New Orleans, Lafayette and the Gulf Coast could see between two-and-half to four inches of rain later this week.
