Synopsis Sw Pass Mississippi River To Atchafalaya River-
Synopsis
A strong cold front is moving through the northern Gulf this afternoon and will move east of the area by . A strong area of high pressure building in behind it on Wednesday. The high will remain in place through Friday.
Forecast as of 3:47 PM CST on January 6, 2009
Lake Pontchartrain And Lake Maurepas-
Small Craft Advisory in effect through Wednesday afternoon
Tonight
South winds 25 to 30 knots bec0ming west winds 20 to 25 knots during the Evening. Lake waters rough. Winds and waves higher near numerous showers and thunderstorms during the early evening...then scattered showers and thunderstorms ending around midnight.
Wednesday
West winds 15 to 25 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots late in the afternoon. Lake waters rough.
Wednesday Night
West winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters a light chop.
Thursday
West winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters a light chop.
Thursday Night
West winds around 5 knots becoming south in the late Evening. Lake waters smooth.
Friday
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters a light chop.
Friday Night
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Lake waters a light to moderate chop.
Saturday
West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots late in the afternoon. Lake waters choppy. Chance of showers.
Saturday Night
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Lake waters choppy. Chance of showers.
Sunday
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots easing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Lake waters choppy. Chance of showers.
Sunday Night
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters a light chop. Slight chance of light rain.