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 31 at 1:49PM CST until February 1 at 12:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:49 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. * 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 31 at 1:49PM CST until February 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:49 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. * 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 February 1 at 12:29AM CST until February 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Central Plaquemines, Coastal Jefferson Parish, Lower Jefferson, and Upper Plaquemines Parishes. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued February 1 at 12:29AM CST until February 2 at 9:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Central Plaquemines, Coastal Jefferson Parish, Lower Jefferson, and Upper Plaquemines Parishes. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 12:29AM CST until February 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Eastern Orleans, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Southeast St. Tammany, Upper Jefferson, and Western Orleans Parishes. In Mississippi, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, and Southern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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 February 1 at 12:29AM CST until February 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13. * WHERE...East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, St. Helena, Upper St. Bernard, Washington, and West Baton Rouge Parishes. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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.