Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Slaughter, LA

SHORT TERM
(Now through Thursday)
Issued at 1126 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

High pressure continues to build over the region for the next few days through Saturday. Little rain is expected with this pattern, looking at the models. A stray shower or two is possible in afternoons, but won't likely have any appreciable rainfall. Onshore southerly flow will help to advect warmer and more humid air into the region as well during this time. As a result, temperatures will be quite warm with highs in the mid 80s for the end of the workweek with some locations approaching 90 degrees.
Since this is the first big warm spell we have had, make sure to stay hydrated if you will be spending time outdoors in the next few days. MSW

LONG TERM
(Thursday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 1126 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

Saturday night into Sunday morning, a frontal system will progress through the area, enhancing rain chances. Looking at the latest model trends, this system is expected to be weakening as it approaches and pushes through the area. Depending on how this trend changes or continues, rainfall could be a little less than we are expecting at the current time. Regardless, scattered showers and storms will be expected as the front moves through the area.
Currently, given high PWs (1.4-1.6 inches) with limited lifting, strong storms will be possible with gusty winds (40-60mph), but severe weather is not expected. This could change as we get closer to the weekend, and we will continue to monitor this system.

Temperatures will be quite a bit cooler and drier on the backside of the system Sunday through the beginning of the workweek. No rainfall is expected Sunday after the front through at least Tuesday. High temperatures will be in the low 70s for the beginning of next week.
One potential concern especially Monday will be the chance for elevated fire weather concerns. Relative humidities will be in the low to upper 20s, so depending on the winds, we will need to be on the lookout for critical fire conditions as we get closer to the end of the weekend. MSW

AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1126 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

VFR conditions prevail at all area airports and will persist through the forecast period for most area airports. For some airports (BTR, MCB, HDC), MVFR conditions will be forecast around daybreak due to fog conditions and these conditions will improve to VFR by midmorning. MSW

MARINE
Issued at 1126 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

Strong surface high pressure from the northeast gulf into the Atlantic continues to produce a light to moderate easterly to southeasterly fetch at 10 to 15 kt over the northern Gulf. Onshore flow will continue through at least Saturday with the potential for offshore flow from a cold front coming on Sunday into early next week where more hazardous marine conditions may develop leading to cautionary headlines or even Small Craft Advisories.

LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
LA...None.
GM...None.
MS...None.
GM...None.