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Louisiana starts the day wrapped in an unfamiliar chill as stiff north winds whip across levees and frost clings to windshields. The air feels sharp, and exposed skin cools fast, even near the coast.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, an Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through Tuesday midday for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Wind chills are dropping into the single digits, with some inland areas briefly feeling colder. Prolonged exposure could lead to frostbite or hypothermia, especially without layered protection…