“Freeze Warning until 09:00AM Tuesday” from St James Parish Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Monday March 16th, 2026 :: 11:56 a.m. CDT

Alert

Freeze Warning until 09:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Assumption, Eastern Ascension, and St. James Parishes.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops, other sensitive vegetation - especially tender plants that have already started to bud and bloom.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASSUMPTION ... ST. JAMES ... EASTERN ASCENSION

Instructions:

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Address/Location
St James Parish Sheriff's Office
5800 LA-44
Convent, LA 70723

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 225-562-2200

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Alert Details

Severity:: Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Freeze Warning

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