Wednesday 12:50pm Update: The Capital City and hardest hit areas north and west of the city are catching a break from rain as a line of thunderstorms marches across I-55. Some parts of Pointe Coupee and Wilkinson have picked up 7-9 as estimated by radar. There have been reports from the National Weather Service of water entering homes in the Bordelon Subdivision in Pointe Coupee Parish. While scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will remain possible this afternoon and evening, a considerable break in the torrential rain rates is expected.
The Arctic Blast that has been predicted by the Storm Station for more than a week will overtake the region Monday night. After a brief period of isolated, light freezing rain, 36 to 48 hours of frigid temperatures are expected.