Louisiana
Another freeze is coming to south Louisiana. Here’s where to expect the coldest temperatures.
Parts of south Louisiana 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.
Highest threat (Red/Purple) remains across SW MS and adjacent Louisiana parishes. Even if you are in the Yellow/Orange, it’s time to prep!Remember 3 Ps: 🐾Pets 🌿Plants 👵People#lawx #mswx pic.twitter.com/dWYUCOUOAg
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) December 2, 2025
After the blast of cold weather mid-week, forecasters are tracking potentially heavy rainfall Thursday and Friday in south Louisiana.
WWL-TV meteorologist Payton Malone said Tuesday that south Louisiana could be looking at widespread rain Thursday morning and scattered rain through the rest of the day and Friday while WDSU meteorologist Scot Pilie’ said areas like New Orleans, Lafayette and the Gulf Coast could see between two-and-half to four inches of rain later this week.
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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