News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

Following consultation among the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM), Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) and the National Weather Service (NWS), the statewide burn ban re-issued on August 25th removing all exceptions remains in effect [...]

Overview:

WHAT: A Freeze Warning has been issued for temperatures near or just below freezing. Red Flag Warning in effect for winds of 15 to 20 mph and relative humidity of less than 25%.

WHEN: Wednesday morning there will be a few hours of at or below-freezing temperatures. This afternoon there will be a few hours of critical fire weather conditions[...]

Overview:

WHAT: A Freeze Watch has been issued for temperatures near or just below freezing

WHEN: Wednesday morning there will be a few hours of at or below-freezing temperatures[...]

There is a Medium (60%) chance of tropical cyclone development over the next 2 and 5 days.  

• This system is forecast to move generally northwestward into the southwest Gulf of Mexico through midweek.  

• It could form into a tropical depression over the next few days while it meanders in the southwest Gulf[...]

Main Takeaways:

• DRY FORECAST continues

• Tropics are a little active but NO concern for our area

• After Friday mild afternoons and cool mornings