Louisiana's Unexpected Chill: What to Expect from the Upcoming Freeze

Louisiana is known for its warm weather, but things are about to change. A cold front is moving in, bringing freezing temperatures to parts of the state. This isn't just a little chill; we're talking about a real freeze warning. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for areas along and north of the Interstate 10 and 12 corridor. This includes places like Baton Rouge and the north shore. New Orleans, coastal Louisiana, and parts of Jefferson Parish are not included in the warning, but they might still feel the cold. The Arctic front has been pushing through the area since yesterday. It's expected to drop temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees. This means that areas under the freeze warning could experience 3 to 8 hours of freezing temperatures overnight.But it's not just the cold that's a concern. Gusty winds are also expected, with gusts of 20-25 miles per hour. This creates a critical fire weather risk, so residents are advised not to burn anything outdoors at this time. The good news is that after Monday night, temperatures are expected to warm up. So, this brief period of winter weather won't last long. So, just how low will temperatures get in your area Monday night? Here's what the National Weather Service says: Baton Rouge can expect a low around 32 degrees, while Hammond might see a low around 28 degrees with widespread frost after 4 a. m.