Central Louisiana will experience a mix of weather conditions through Labor Day. Showers and thunderstorms are expected today, primarily after 4 PM.
Residents can anticipate partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high near 89°F. The heat index may rise as high as 100°F, making it feel much hotter. Winds will be calm, shifting to the east at around 5 mph in the morning. Rainfall amounts could vary from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher totals possible in thunderstorms. The chance of rain is 60%.
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms will continue, mainly before 8 PM. Expect lows around 72°F with light east winds. The probability of rain increases to 80%, although most areas will see less than a tenth of an inch of rain, except in heavier storms.
On Labor Day, a slight chance (30%) of showers and thunderstorms is forecasted, mainly after 1 PM. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 93°F. Heat index values could reach 105°F, so it’s essential to stay hydrated. Northeast winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, expect a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon. Skies will be partly sunny, with temperatures again nearing 93°F. The nighttime brings a similar chance of rain with mostly cloudy conditions and lows around 73°F.
Tropical Outlook
In the tropics, the National Weather Service is monitoring an area of low pressure in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, which has a 20% chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next seven days.
This disturbance could bring heavy rainfall, potentially leading to flash flooding, as it meanders near the coast throughout the week. Additionally, a tropical wave in the western Atlantic has a 40% chance of development as it moves into the Caribbean. It’s still too early to determine if this system will impact the U.S.
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