National Weather Service Forecast Offices for Louisiana

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Louisiana weather is served by four National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices that provide forecasts, warnings, watches, and climate information for different regions of the state. Each office monitors weather conditions 24/7 and issues critical warnings for severe weather, tropical systems, and other hazards.

Four NWS Offices Serving Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles

Southwest Louisiana

Coverage Area: Serves southwest Louisiana including Lake Charles, Lafayette, and the coastal regions of Cameron, Vermilion, and Calcasieu parishes.

Key Services:

  • Hurricane and tropical storm forecasts
  • Coastal flood warnings
  • Severe thunderstorm warnings
  • Marine forecasts for Gulf waters

NWS Shreveport

Northwest Louisiana

Coverage Area: Serves northwest Louisiana including Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, and the northern parishes of Louisiana, plus parts of Arkansas and Texas.

Key Services:

  • Severe weather and tornado warnings
  • Flash flood warnings
  • Winter weather forecasts
  • River forecasts for Red River

NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge

Southeast Louisiana

Coverage Area: Serves southeast Louisiana including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, the coastal parishes, and the Mississippi River Delta region.

Key Services:

  • Hurricane center forecasts and warnings
  • Storm surge warnings
  • Coastal and marine forecasts
  • Mississippi River flood forecasts

NWS Jackson, MS

Eastern Louisiana Parishes

Coverage Area: Serves eastern Louisiana parishes including East Feliciana, St. Helena, Washington, and Tangipahoa, as well as central and southern Mississippi.

Key Services:

  • Severe thunderstorm warnings
  • Flash flood warnings
  • Tropical weather updates
  • River forecasts

馃寪 Additional NWS Resources

Beyond local forecast offices, the National Weather Service provides specialized centers and services:

  • National Hurricane Center: - Tropical storm and hurricane forecasts
  • Storm Prediction Center: - Severe weather outlooks and watches
  • Weather Prediction Center: - National weather forecasts
  • Climate Prediction Center: - Climate outlooks and forecasts
  • Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center: - River forecasts for Louisiana