The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center says the New Orleans area has an enhanced risk of severe weather Saturday morning. That's a level three on a five-level scale.
"There is a little better chance for tornadoes in that region according to the latest forecast models," said WWL-TV meteorologist Dave Nussbaum. "A squall line of thunderstorms will move in starting around 9 AM and they will continue until 1 PM."
The storms could produce hail, tornadoes, and one to two inches of rain.
Following the stormy weather is a cold front that will bring us cold temperatures Saturday night.
DETAILED FORECAST:
TODAY:Mostly cloudy, breezy and warmer with a 20% chance for a shower later in the day. Highs around 73. Wind SE 8-15 mph.
TONIGHT:Mostly cloudy, breezy and not as cold with a 20% chance for a shower. Some patchy fog. Lows north around 61 and south around 65. Wind SE 6-12 mph.
FRIDAY:Mostly cloudy, breezy, warmer and more humid with a 40% chance for showers and storms. Highs around 80. Wind SE 10-20 mph.
SATURDAY:Cloudy, breezy, warm and humid with a 100% chance for heavy rain and thunderstorms. Storms are expected to be strong to severe! Lows north around 65 and south around 66. Highs around 73 until midday and then falling into the mid 60s in the afternoon with a few peaks of sun.
SUNDAY:Partly cloudy, cooler and less humid. Lows north around 40 and south around 47. Highs around 66.
MONDAY:Mostly cloudy, breezy, warmer and humid with a 60% chance for scattered showers. Lows north around 50 and south around 57. Highs around 70.
TUESDAY:Mostly cloudy, breezy, warmer and humid with a 50% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows north around 61 and south around 63. Highs around 74.
WEDNESDAY:Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a 30% chance for spotty showers and storms. Lows north around 62 and south around 64. Highs around 75.
