Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Patterson, LA

DISCUSSION
(This afternoon through next Tuesday)
Issued at 1122 AM CDT Wed Aug 5 2026

Typical summer pattern looks to continue through our day-to-day forecast with little change expected. Upper level ridging is currently centered over New Mexico and a weak upper level trough situated in the eastern Gulf is leading to very weak upper level flow over our area. Diurnally driven showers will persist daily over sections of our area. Weak upper level flow will lead to slow moving storms, but the average PWAT values dampen the chances for flooding rainfall.

A surface high pressure is situated over the eastern Gulf is bringing light southerly winds over our area. Currently sporadic storms have began to initiate over much of the region. Outflow boundaries and cloud shading will likely keep heat indices from reaching the values required for a heat advisory. Modest DCAPE values suggest a small chance for localized strong downdrafts in convection through this afternoon.

Soileau

AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1122 AM CDT Wed Aug 5 2026

VFR conditions will prevail through the taf period. Scattered, diurnally driven, afternoon storms will continue with the highest risk at LFT and ARA. These storms will dissipate by 00Z this evening with skies clearing overnight. Another round of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 16Z Thursday and continue through the afternoon. Away from storms, light south southwesterly winds will prevail.

Jones

MARINE
Issued at 1122 AM CDT Wed Aug 5 2026

Onshore winds are forecast to be 5-8 kts with gusts over 10 kts possible. Isolated pulse storms are possible in the afternoons with greater coverage closer to the coast.



FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 1122 AM CDT Wed Aug 5 2026

KBDI values continue to climb. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected each afternoon will provide local relief but otherwise no widespread rain is expected. Minimum RH values will be around 50%.

LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
LA...None.
TX...None.
GM...None.