Station Name: Eugene Island, North of, Atchafalaya Bay
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Eugene Island
Morgan City, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish County

GPS Coordinates: 29.36750, -91.3839

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:02AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:02 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 1:11PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:15 PM

...FREEZING RAIN & ICE ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE BEGINNING SATURDAY... .Showers will continue into the weekend with a colder airmass moving into the region behind a strong cold front. Freezing rain will be possible with ice accumulations on power lines and roads. Elevated roadways and bridges will be faster to freeze. * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 8:13AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:15 PM

...FREEZING RAIN & ICE ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE BEGINNING SATURDAY... .Showers will continue into the weekend with a colder airmass moving into the region behind a strong cold front. Freezing rain will be possible with ice accumulations on power lines and roads. Elevated roadways and bridges will be faster to freeze. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.