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A polar airmass is expected to surge towards the Gulf Coast later this week and will bring several hazards to the area. Both *HARD FREEZE* and *WIND CHILL* alerts can be expected as early as Thursday night and could last through Christmas Day. Wednesday and Thursday should be used to take measures to protect family, friends, pets and property from the likelihood of extreme and prolonged freezing conditions. Get the latest forecast and real time temperature updates HERE.

With below average temperatures, there are a couple of chances for rain through early next week. A big blast of cold air is expected right before Christmas.

After Friday, the Capital Area may not reach 60 degrees again until after Christmas. There are a few chances for rain this weekend into early next week.

The threat for severe weather and heavy rain has ended. It will start feeling more like December as much cooler temperatures return to the Capital Area.

A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* will be in effect from 9pm to 10am Thursday morning for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area. Visibility could be as low as one quarter mile or less. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility should be expected.

A wet weather pattern has arrived. Periods of rain and gray skies will dominate through Saturday.

Another round of rain is anticipated to start the weekend. After a short break into early next week, the next storm system could threaten with severe weather.

A storm system will bring a 12 to 18 period when showers and thunderstorms will be possible late Friday into Saturday. Drier weather is expected for the second half of the weekend.

Quiet weather will continue through Thursday. The next storm system will deliver a period of off and on rain into the beginning of the weekend.

A *FREEZE WATCH* is in effect from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning and temperatures could reach 32 degrees or lower. This includes East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parishes as well as Wilkinson, Amite and Pike Counties. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Those that have in-ground sprinkler sy...