Water Temperature of Atchafalaya Bay in Morgan City, LA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 4:00 PM CDT
Today's Tides
High: May 11, 5:32 AM, 1.82 ft
Low: May 11, 9:45 PM, 0.24 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Atchafalya WMA Campground; West Pass; Big Island; Lower Atchafalaya RiverSponsored Content
Station Name: LAWMA, Amerada Pass
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet / 4 meters
Sensor Depth: -6.2 feet / -1.9 meters
Nearest Address:
Amerada Pass
Morgan City, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish County
GPS Coordinates: 29.449600, -91.338097
Nearby Water Temperatures
Atchafalaya Bay, Morgan City, LA (6.3 mi)Lower Atchafalaya River, Berwick, LA (16.2 mi)
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Lake Borgne, Shell Beach, LA (104.1 mi)
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Southwest Pass, Venice, LA (121.8 mi)
Calcasieu Ship Channel, Cameron, LA (122.4 mi)
Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA (124.9 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Waveland, MS (125.7 mi)
Mississippi River, Pilottown, LA (126.7 mi)
Calcasieu River, Westlake, LA (128.3 mi)
Bay of St. Louis, Bay St. Louis, MS (134.9 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Pass Christian, MS (136.9 mi)
Weather for Morgan City, Louisiana
Current Weather

Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 71.1°F
Wind: WSW 8.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 9.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 3.3
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 75°F
L: 58°F

Mon
H: 76°F
L: 60°F

Tue
H: 86°F
L: 65°F

Wed
H: 86°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 87°F
L: 72°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 105 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:21 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:32 AM - 2:02 PM
Minor Periods
6:43 PM - 8:13 PM4:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Flood Warning issued May 11 at 10:33AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Sun May 11, 2025, 10:33 AM
Expires: Mon May 12, 2025, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Mermentau River Near Mermentau Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.1 feet Sunday, May 25. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 11 at 10:33AM CDT until May 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Sun May 11, 2025, 10:33 AM
Expires: Mon May 12, 2025, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Mermentau River Near Mermentau Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bayou Vermilion near Carencro. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable. These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in St. Landry Parish. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM CDT Sunday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 11.2 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 11 at 10:33AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Sun May 11, 2025, 10:33 AM
Expires: Mon May 12, 2025, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... West Fork of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones SP Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Mermentau River Near Mermentau Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.1 feet Sunday, May 25. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:49PM CDT until May 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Sat May 10, 2025, 8:49 PM
Expires: Sun May 11, 2025, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana, East Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Donaldsonville. * WHEN...Until Friday, May 23. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Navigation becomes difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 28.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday, May 23 and continue falling to 21.9 feet Saturday, June 07. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:49PM CDT until May 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Sat May 10, 2025, 8:49 PM
Expires: Sun May 11, 2025, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana, East Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Donaldsonville. * WHEN...Until Friday, May 23. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Navigation becomes difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 28.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday, May 23 and continue falling to 21.9 feet Saturday, June 07. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.7°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:21 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:32 AM - 2:02 PM
Minor Periods
6:43 PM - 8:13 PM4:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.6°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 12:35 AM
Moonset: 5:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:05 AM - 2:35 AM12:17 AM - 2:47 PM
Minor Periods
7:40 PM - 9:10 PM5:24 AM - 6:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.9°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:22 AM
Moonset: 6:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:52 AM - 3:22 AM1:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 PM - 10:08 PM6:01 AM - 7:31 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.3°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 2:12 AM
Moonset: 7:14 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:42 AM - 4:12 AM1:57 PM - 4:27 PM
Minor Periods
9:35 PM - 11:05 PM6:44 AM - 8:14 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.1°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 3:04 AM
Moonset: 8:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:34 AM - 5:04 AM2:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:29 PM - 11:59 PM7:33 AM - 9:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5