Station Name: Southwest Pass Entrance W, LA (256)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Plaquemines Parish, LA 70091
Plaquemines County

GPS Coordinates: 28.988, -89.649

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued January 29 at 10:14PM CST until February 1 at 12:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:14 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight Friday Night to midnight CST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Friday Night to 10 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...For Wind Advisory...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. For the Extreme Cold Warning...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 29 at 10:14PM CST until February 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:14 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight Friday Night to midnight CST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Friday Night to 10 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...For Wind Advisory...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. For the Extreme Cold Warning...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Wind Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23AM CST until February 1 at 12:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:23AM CST until February 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.