LOUISIANA WEATHER - April 28, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be mostly clear except for Thursday evening with a 20 percent chance of showers. Friday has a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day and continuing into Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures: Today: 80/60, Thursday: 81/72, Friday: 83/73, Saturday: 83/74, Sunday: 83/72.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be mostly clear except for Thursday evening with a 20 percent chance of showers. Friday has a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day with a decrease to 30 percent in the evening and continuing into Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures: Today: 78/55, Thursday: 79/69, Friday: 82/72, Saturday: 86/73, Sunday: 86/72.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms will be possible each day from Friday through Monday. A few storms may be strong to severe Friday and Saturday with the greatest threat being damaging winds. A persistent moderate to strong onshore flow is expected to develop Thursday and continue through early next week. Additionally, the astronomical tide cycle will be at large spring tide ranges this weekend. These conditions will combine to produce unusually high water levels that will result in the potential for coastal flooding outside the hurricane protection levee systems. Small craft advisory conditions will be possible for the gulf coastal waters from late Thursday through Saturday as a result of the expected development of strong onshore flow and building seas.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be mostly clear except for Thursday evening with a 20 percent chance of showers. Friday has a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the continuing into Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures: Today: 79/57, Thursday: 84/71, Friday: 84/72, Saturday: 85/72, Sunday: 84/70.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be mostly clear except for Thursday evening with a 20 percent chance of showers. Friday has a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day continuing into Saturday and Sunday with a decrease to 40-50 percent chance.
Temperatures: Today: 78/57, Thursday: 84/70, Friday: 81/70, Saturday: 81/65, Sunday: 82/64.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

LOUISIANA WEATHER - April 23, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today there is a 40% chance for thunderstorms throughout the day. Saturday has a 50% chance of thunderstorms with mostly clear skies in the evening. Sunday through Tuesday is forecast to be sunny and clear to cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 80/70, Saturday: 80/59, Sunday: 81/57, Monday: 79/51, Tuesday: 79/59
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong upper level storm system will move into the southern plains during the day and allow for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop across the area. Increasing atmospheric instability and strengthening wind shear profiles indicate that any storms that develop may become strong to severe during the late morning and afternoon hours. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible in the stronger storms. The highest risk for severe weather will be across central and south central Louisiana. A break in precipitation is expected during the evening hours as a strong capping inversion limits activity. After midnight, the upper level storm system will move across the area with a second round of scattered showers and thunderstorms expected by sunrise. Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes will be possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The highest risk for severe weather will be across central and south central Louisiana. As the upper level storm system and associated cold front move across the region early Saturday, additional showers and thunderstorms are expected area wide. All precipitation will come to an end Saturday afternoon as the cold front moves rapidly eastward away from the area.

The Atchafalya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.66 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to recede over the next few days. At 4 to 5 feet, water may move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today there is a 40% chance for thunderstorms during throughout the day. Saturday has a 90% chance of thunderstorms and gradually clearing in the evening. Sunday through Tuesday is forecast to be sunny and mostly clear in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today: 81/69, Saturday: 80/61, Sunday: 83/58, Monday: 81/54, Tuesday: 79/57
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in advance of an approaching spring storm mainly during the afternoon and evening hours today. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes. Winds and seas will continue to increase to around 25 mph over all marine areas today through Saturday. Small craft advisories are posted today through Saturday for most areas. Winds will ease tonight for a short while before increasing once again Saturday. Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible Saturday as a cold front slowly moves through the area. A moderate risk of severe weather will exist over the northern half of the area while a slight risk of severe thunderstorms will cover the southern half. Damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes will all be possible. The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City will remain above flood stage through the weekend.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today there is a 40% chance for thunderstorms throughout the day. Saturday has a 50% chance of thunderstorms with mostly clear skies in the evening. Sunday through Tuesday is forecast to be sunny and clear to cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Today:: 81/70, Saturday: 79/57, Sunday: 80/55, Monday: 78/54, Tuesday: 78/56
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong upper level storm system will move into the southern plains during the day and allow for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop across the area. Increasing atmospheric instability and strengthening wind shear profiles indicate that any storms that develop may become strong to severe during the late morning and afternoon hours. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible in the stronger storms. The highest risk for severe weather will be across central and south central Louisiana. A break in precipitation is expected during the evening hours as a strong capping inversion limits activity. After midnight...the upper level storm system will move across the area with a second round of scattered showers and thunderstorms expected by sunrise. Large hail, damaging winds...and tornadoes will be possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The highest risk for severe weather will be across central and south central Louisiana. As the upper level storm system and associated cold front move across the region early Saturday, additional showers and thunderstorms are expected area wide. The highest risk for severe weather will be across central and south central Louisiana. All precipitation will come to an end Saturday afternoon as the cold front moves rapidly eastward away from the area.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today there is a 50-60% chance for thunderstorms throughout the day. Saturday has a 70% chance of thunderstorms with mostly clear skies in the evening. Sunday through Tuesday is forecast to be sunny and cloudy in the evenings, except for Monday evening has a 20% chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 78/65, Saturday: 77/56, Sunday: 76/53, Monday: 75/54, Tuesday: 77/56.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A vigorous storm system is forecast to move across the region late this afternoon into this evening. A combination of unstable air, strong wind shear and increased low-level moisture will allow for an environment conducive to strong to severe thunderstorms, with the main threat being damaging winds, hail, isolated tornadoes and flash flooding. A secondary upper-level disturbance will allow for a continued threat of severe weather Saturday morning from around 3 am through noon across the majority of the four state region. Rainfall amounts approaching three inches can be expected along a line from Jacksonville Texas., through Shreveport and into El Dorado Arkansas. Along with heavy rainfall, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible.

LOUISIANA WEATHER - April 22, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Tomorrow there is a 30% chance for thunderstorms during the day and 40% chance in the evening. Saturday has a 50% chance of thunderstorms with mostly clear skies in the evening. Sunday and Monday is forecasted to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 82/64, Friday: 81/70, Saturday: 80/59, Sunday: 82/58, Monday: 81/57.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A powerful upper level storm system forecast to move across Texas and Louisiana the next several days will interact with a warm and humid airmass in place to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the entire area from Friday into Saturday. Due to the strength of this storm system, severe thunderstorms appear possible over a long period of time from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible with any severe thunderstorms that develop during this time.

The Atchafalya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.69 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to recede over the next few days. At 4 to 5 feet, water may move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Tomorrow there is a 30% chance for thunderstorms during the day and 40% chance in the evening. Saturday has a 70% chance of thunderstorms with mostly clear skies in the evening. Sunday and Monday is forecasted to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 82/63, Friday: 79/69, Saturday: 83/68, Sunday: 82/58, Monday: 81/55.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the region Friday and Saturday as low pressure moves across the middle Mississippi and Ohio River valleys. The threat for severe weather will be somewhat limited Friday afternoon and evening, with a greater threat during Saturday morning and afternoon. Damaging wind, hail and isolated tornadoes will be possible with any severe weather that occurs. As the cold front approaches Friday, southerly winds will increase over the tidal lakes and coastal waters. Small craft advisories will likely be necessary by Friday afternoon or evening and continue through much of Saturday. The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City will remain above flood stage through the weekend.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today will be mostly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Tomorrow there is a 30% chance for thunderstorms during the day and 40% chance in the evening. Saturday has a 70% chance of thunderstorms with mostly clear skies in the evening. Sunday and Monday is forecasted to be sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 82/63, Friday: 81/67, Saturday: 82/59, Sunday: 82/56, Monday: 82/55.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A powerful upper level storm system forecast to move across Texas and Louisiana the next several days will interact with a warm and humid airmass in place to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the entire area from Friday into Saturday. Due to the strength of this storm system, severe thunderstorms appear possible over a long period of time from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible with any severe thunderstorms that develop during this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Tomorrow there is a 50% chance for thunderstorms during the day and 70% chance in the evening. Saturday has a 60% chance of thunderstorms with a decrease to 20% in the evening. Sunday and Monday is forecasted to be mostly sunny and clear.
Temperatures: Today: 81/65, Friday: 78/63, Saturday: 75/57, Sunday: 76/54, Monday: 74/54.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

LOUISIANA WEATHER - April 21, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be sunny and partly cloudy in the evening. There is a 30% chance for thunderstorms Friday into Saturday. Sunday is forecasted to be sunny and clear
Temperatures: Today: 79/58, Thursday: 79/65, Friday: 80/68, Saturday: 82/61, Sunday: 82/58
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Friday, a strong upper level storm system will move into the southern plains during the day. Increasing atmospheric instability and strengthening wind shear profiles will be favorable for a few strong thunderstorms by Friday afternoon, but the bulk of any thunderstorm activity is expected to remain west of the area. Friday night, a slight risk of severe thunderstorms is expected throughout the night as the upper level storm system moves closer to the area. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible, with the highest risk across the lakes region of southeast Texas. A slight risk of severe thunderstorms will be seen across the entire area on Saturday as a cold front moves across the region. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible. The risk of severe weather will come to an end late Saturday afternoon and early evening as the cold front moves rapidly eastward away from the area.

The Atchafalya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.26 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to fall to about 4.4 feet by Saturday. At 4 to 5 feet, water may move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be sunny during the day and cloudy in the evening. There will be a 30-40% chance for thunderstorms Friday with an increase to 70% chance for Saturday. Sunday is forecast to be sunny.
Temperatures: Today: 81/57, Thursday: 82/63, Friday: 79/69, Saturday: 83/68, Sunday: 85/58.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Scattered strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are expected across the region; however the threat for severe weather will be very limited on Friday with a greater threat on Saturday. Most of the stronger storms on Saturday should remain along and north of Interstate 12. All modes of severe weather will be possible with this event. The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City will remain above flood stage through the weekend.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be sunny during the day and partly cloudy in the evening. There is a 30% chance for thunderstorms Friday into Saturday. Sunday is forecast to be sunny.
Temperatures: Today: 81/56, Thursday: 81/63, Friday: 82/67, Saturday: 83/59, Sunday: 83/56.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: Friday, a strong upper level storm system will move into the southern plains during the day. Increasing atmospheric instability and strengthening wind shear profiles will be favorable for a few strong thunderstorms by Friday afternoon, but the bulk of any thunderstorm activity is expected to remain west of the area. Friday night, a slight risk of severe thunderstorms is expected throughout the night as the upper level storm system moves closer to the area. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible, with the highest risk across the lakes region of southeast Texas. A slight risk of severe thunderstorms will be seen across the entire area on Saturday as a cold front moves across the region. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible. The risk of severe weather will come to an end late Saturday afternoon and early evening as the cold front moves rapidly eastward away from the area.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. There is a 40% chance for thunderstorms Friday on into Saturday. Sunday is forecast to sunny.
Temperatures: Today: 80/58, Thursday: 83/63, Friday: 80/65, Saturday: 76/57, Sunday: 80/56
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

LOUISIANA WEATHER - April 7, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny during the day with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Thursday through Saturday is forecast to be sunny with the evenings being clear to partly cloudy.
Temperatures: Wednesday: 79/55, Thursday: 73/46, Friday: 74/49, Saturday: 75/53, Sunday: 76/57
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A cold front will reach inland southeast Texas right before sunset and move across the forecast area, exiting the lower Atchafalaya basin before daybreak. A broken line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop right ahead of the front. Some of the storms could become strong with gusty straight line winds, small hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Brief heavy rainfall will be possible with hourly rainfall rates between 1 and 1 1/2 inches. However, due to the progressive nature of the front, rainfall amounts should not be too high with average basin amounts between 1/4 and 1/2 inch. Thursday through Tuesday high pressure will prevail with fair weather through the period.

The Sabine River near Deweyville is currently at 24.03 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 24 to 26 feet. The river is expected to recede below flood stage by Friday. At 24 to 25 feet, minor lowland flooding may occur. Low lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road may have water over them.

The Atchafalya River at Morgan City is currently at 5.16 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to remain at this level through the week. At 4 to 5 feet, water may move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today will be sunny with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Thursday has a 60 percent chance of showers during the day and mostly clear in the evening. Friday through Sunday is forecast to be sunny.
Temperatures: Wednesday: 81/65, Thursday: 73/47, Friday: 74/45, Saturday: 77/48, Sunday: 74/51
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A cold front will enter southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi late tonight producing a good chance for showers and thunderstorms just before midnight through early Thursday morning. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms developing in advance of the front tonight mainly across extreme southwest Mississippi and areas west and north of the Baton Rouge metro area overnight. Any severe thunderstorm activity will be isolated in nature. One or two storms may produce damaging winds. Thunderstorms are likely north of Lake Pontchartrain and on the Mississippi coast Thursday morning. The severe threats are expected to diminish and any severe thunderstorm activity will be isolated in nature Thursday morning. Hazardous weather is not expected Thursday afternoon through Tuesday. Minor flooding will continue at Morgan City on the Atchafalaya River and at Red River landing on the Mississippi River.

The Mississippi River at Red River Landing is currently at 49.21 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 48 to 55 feet. The river is expected to rise to 49.5 by Friday. At 48 to 51 feet, all river islands along the reach from Red River landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps and river bottom farm land will be under water. Access roads will be inundated and evacuation of all river islands must be complete. Protection of people and property in the river bottom land on the river side of the levees must be complete.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day with an increase to 50 percent in the evening. Thursday through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear to partly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Wednesday: 83/55, Thursday: 70/43, Friday: 75/46, Saturday: 77/48, Sunday: 79/52
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A cold front will reach inland southeast Texas right before sunset and move across the forecast area, exiting the lower Atchafalaya basin before daybreak. A broken line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop right ahead of the front. Some of the storms could become strong with gusty straight line winds, small hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Brief heavy rainfall will be possible with hourly rainfall rates between 1 and 1 1/2 inches. However, due to the progressive nature of the front, rainfall amounts should not be too high with average basin amounts between 1/4 and 1/2 inch. Thursday through Tuesday high pressure will prevail with fair weather through the period.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 70 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Thursday through Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear to partly cloudy in the evenings.
Temperatures: Wednesday: 81/49, Thursday: 67/41, Friday: 73/45, Saturday: 75/49, Sunday: 78/52.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: A strong upper level storm system across the central and southern plains will move eastward today, impacting the four state region. As a strong cold front moves into northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas this afternoon, strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible across this feature beginning after the lunch hour. Afternoon heating and frontal forcing, along with lift provided by the upper level trough, could result in potent storms developing along the cold front. The greater threat of strong to severe thunderstorms will be across northwest and north central Louisiana, as well as south central Arkansas late this afternoon, into the evening hours.

LOUISIANA WEATHER April 5, 2010

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be sunny during the day and mostly cloudy in the evenings. Wednesday has a 30-40 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Thursday and Friday is forecast to be sunny.
Temperatures: Monday: 79/64, Tuesday: 79/65, Wednesday: 77/53, Thursday: 71/47, Friday: 75/49
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

The Sabine River near Deweyville is currently at 24.06 feet (minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 24 to 26 feet. The river is expected to remain at this level through the week. At 24 to 25 feet, minor lowland flooding may occur. Low lying roads in southwestern Beauregard Parish including Robert Clark Road may have water over them.

The Atchafalya River at Morgan City is currently at 4.93 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 4 to 7 feet. The river is expected to rise to 5.3 feet on Friday. At 4 to 5 feet, water may move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Wednesday will be sunny and clear with areas of patchy fog; however, Wednesday evening has a 40 percent chance of showers. Thursday has a 20 percent chance of showers during the day and mostly clear in the evening. Friday is forecast to be sunny and mostly clear.
Temperatures: Monday: 80/60, Tuesday: 80/64, Wednesday: 77/58, Thursday: 69/46, Friday: 71/50.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time

The Mississippi River at Red River Landing is currently at 49.08 feet (Minor flood stage). Minor flood stage is from 48 to 55 feet. The river is expected to remain at this level through the week. At 48 to 51 feet, all river islands along the reach from Red River landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps and river bottom farm land will be under water. Access roads will be inundated and evacuation of all river islands must be complete. Protection of people and property in the river bottom land on the river side of the levees must be complete.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today and tomorrow will be sunny and clear, then mostly cloudy in the evenings. Wednesday has a 30-40 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Thursday and Friday is forecast to be sunny.
Temperatures: Monday: 82/63, Tuesday: 83/65, Wednesday: 78/51, Thursday: 72/45, Friday: 76/47
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.

NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today will be partly sunny and mostly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday has a 20-30 percent chance of showers throughout the day. Wednesday has a 60 percent chance of showers during the day with a decrease to 50 percent in the evening. Thursday and Friday is forecast to be sunny and mostly clear.
Temperatures: Monday: 83/62, Tuesday: 83/65, Wednesday: 70/49, Thursday: 69/42, Friday: 75/48
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.