News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Wednesday 5 AM Tropical Update: Development remains uncertain through the weekend
SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico is being monitored for potential development this weekend and early next week, though the National Hurricane Center and models indicate uncertainty in formation. A weak low pressure may develop in the Bay of Campeche, while a disturbance north in the Northwest Caribbean could contribute to broad low pressure in the Gulf. Tropical moisture will increase with higher rain totals likely in Florida. Meanwhile, Hurricane Kirk is intensifying but will curve out to sea, avoiding land, and another system named Leslie could approach the Caribbean but is not expected to enter the Gulf. The upcoming week is expected to be mostly dry.
We continue the long watch of the Gulf of Mexico. Luckily the National Hurricane Center hasn’t changed the chance for development. Over the next 5-7 days there is still a 40% chance a tropical depression forms.
A broad low pressure will take shape over the Gulf this weekend. Wind shear will likely keep the low-pressure messy and stretched out. This means it will likely be a rainmaker across the Gulf waters this weekend. The northern Gulf coast is close enough we could see a few showers Saturday, but it doesn’t look like a weekend washout.
By early next week, the slow-moving low pressure will still be trying to organize as it sits over the warm Gulf waters. That’s when a cold front enters the picture. The steering currents would likely begin to pull the moisture toward Florida next week
SUMMARY: A significant weather forecast is underway for Saturday, with fog affecting visibility this morning, particularly in the north. Drivers are advised to use low beams and slow down. Severe weather, including possible long-track tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail, is expected later today. Tornado warnings are already active near Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. Rain will intensify in the afternoon and evening, leading to potential flood advisories. A moderate severe weather risk exists for some areas. Please stay alert and ensure you have a means to receive warnings. Conditions are forecast to improve overnight into New Year’s Eve.
Severe storms arrive on Saturday. There is a Weather Impact Alert on Saturday for the threat of strong storms that could produce damaging winds and tornados.
SUMMARY: A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10:00 AM, with limited fog expected due to breezy conditions. Strong thunderstorms are anticipated later today, particularly in the evening, as a cold front moves through. Severe weather, including wind gusts over 50 MPH, tornadoes, and hail, is possible. The storms are expected to intensify by dinner time, peaking around 9:00 PM, with heavy rain and strong thunderstorms. The storms will diminish overnight, and by Sunday morning, conditions should improve. New Year’s Eve will bring dry, cool weather with temperatures in the upper 50s. Temperatures will drop into the 50s by Thursday and Friday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms expected late Saturday
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Weather Alert Day for dense fog and possible severe storms
SUMMARY: A strong storm system, including an EF zero tornado, has impacted rural St. Tammany Parish. Downpours are ongoing, with severe storm potential expected tomorrow, prompting a weather alert day. Doppler radar indicates heavy rainfall across the region, notably in Slidell and near the Mississippi border. Tomorrow morning may bring dense fog, reducing visibility dramatically. The risk for severe storms, including possible tornadoes, is greatest in northern Louisiana and parts of Mississippi, with significant storms anticipated after 6 PM. Meteorologists warn of heavy rain, severe wind gusts, and large hail as the weather system evolves.
Meteorologist Devon Lucie tracks the showers and storms that are currently out this evening, then dives into the forecast that has already been declared a WDSU First Warning Weather ALERT Day for dense fog first, then the risk for possible severe storms showing you who’s under the greatest risk, what your threats for severe weather are, and tracks when storms are likeliest to arrive where you are, the finishes with your seven day forecast and your New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day forecast.
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