Today will be another warm and breezy day with highs in the mid-80s and southeasterly winds in the 12-24 mph range. Wind gusts could be in the 30-35 mph range later this afternoon. This is due to low pressure to the north, which will bring storms to the area tomorrow morning. Most storms today will […]
A significant and dangerous severe weather event could unfold Wednesday morning across Acadiana into southern Mississippi as intense tornadoes are possible. The Storm Prediction Center has an “Enhanced” to “Moderate” Risk for our area. These are considered Level 3 and Level 4 out of 5 for the likelihood of severe storms within your area. Based […]
With the ridge of high pressure overhead, the heat will return for a few days across Acadiana. Highs today are expected to be in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Heat index values of 105-110 degrees. A few, cooling, storms are expected later this afternoon with storm coverage of around 30-40%, mainly during the mid and late-afternoon hours.
We have managed to get a few storms out there as moisture has increased near coastal areas. These are moving very quickly, however, embedded within an easterly flow aloft, so it doesn’t appear they’ll provide much relief in regards to the drought situation. These showers and storms will stay confined to areas south of I-10 […]
We reached 105 degrees Saturday afternoon for a high temperature and it looks as though we’ll be in similar territory this afternoon. Remains chances continue to look minimal today, less than 10%. By tomorrow, a tropical disturbance will move to our south, earmarked for Texas on Tuesday. Moisture from this system could reach the coast, […]