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Current risk outlook
Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for Jean Lafitte, LA.
Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.
Live risk outlook
HIGHHigh
Next 6–24 hours: Today: High (90/100) · Rain 80–100% · Max wind 40–60 mph.
No active local alerts at this moment.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
54
/ 100
For typical homes located in Jean Lafitte, LA.
Baseline context
Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.
Compare other local risks
See how Jean Lafitte scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
Storm surge risk
Coastal inundation and tidal vulnerability
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Hurricane risk
Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding
Local historical hazard map
Jean Lafitte, LA
Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.
Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: LIX · radar KHDC
Active alerts near Jean Lafitte
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Wind intelligence snapshot
Peak gust forecast (NWS)
Wind grid forecast unavailable.
Source: NWS forecast grid.
Nearest weather station gusts
No nearby station gusts available.
Source: NWS station observations.
Wind alerts (NWS)
No wind-related alerts right now.
Source: National Weather Service.
SPC severe outlook
Day 1: None
Day 2: None
Day 3: None
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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5-day wind & storm outlook
Today
HIGHRain chance: 80–100%
Max wind: 40–60 mph
Risk score: 90/100
Tomorrow
ELEVATEDRain chance: 60–80%
Max wind: 30–45 mph
Risk score: 75/100
Thu
MODERATERain chance: 30–60%
Max wind: 20–35 mph
Risk score: 50/100
Fri
MODERATERain chance: 30–60%
Max wind: 20–35 mph
Risk score: 50/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 10–30%
Max wind: 10–25 mph
Risk score: 25/100
Historical wind exposure
Historical wind exposure in Jean Lafitte
- Peak gusts drive most roof and tree damage during severe storms.
- Newer construction tends to perform better under modern wind codes.
- Debris, weak garage doors, and roof edges are common failure points.
Wind & storm risk FAQs for Jean Lafitte
What does the wind / roof score mean for Jean Lafitte?
It reflects relative wind exposure for the city grid and how likely damaging gusts are compared to other areas.
What parts of a home fail first in wind?
Roof edges, garage doors, and weak connections can fail first. Debris impacts can also drive losses.