The National Weather Service-Lake Charles has issued several hazardous weather advisories in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday.

A lake wind advisory is in effect for Jefferson County and portions of Southwest Louisiana. Strong southerly winds will persist across coastal parishes and counties ahead of a cold front that will move through Thursday afternoon. Winds are expected to taper off after sunset.

A lake wind advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

A special weather statement is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

Locally heavy rainfall is possible starting late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

A cold front will move across the area Thursday and Thursday night. Strong south and southeasterly winds ahead of the front will continue to draw up Gulf moisture through Thursday. In addition, Pacific moisture and disturbances rotating off of weakening Tropical Depression Rick will be moving over the area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms today will become more numerous overnight tonight and Thursday as the front approaches.

The primary threat with this event will be heavy rainfall, mainly along the front late tonight through Thursday evening. Widespread rainfall totals of one to three inches are forecast with isolated totals of up to four inches possible. There is the possibility for the minor flooding of streets, feeder roads and secondary roads.