Louisiana declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 397

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has issued a state of emergency and warned residents to take precautions ahead of an ice storm expected to impact parts of the state this weekend.

The severe winter weather is expected to bring freezing temperatures, snow and ice to more than half of the United States beginning Friday and lasting into early next week.

State Climatologist Jay Grymes said the storm will have the heaviest impacts on central and north …

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