It's already a damp, rainy morning, and by this afternoon, we could have heavy rain with damaging wind.
Scattered storms could start to develop around midday, says WWL-TV meteorologist Dave Nussbaum. In the late afternoon and early evening, the potential for severe storms increases.
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center says the New Orleans area has a slight risk (level two out of five) for severe weather.
⚠️Severe Storms are possible this afternoon and evening across SE Louisiana and South Mississippi. Damaging winds will be the main threat, but a few tornadoes will also be possible. Stay weather aware! #lawx #mswx #BeOn4 @WWLTV pic.twitter.com/zvxgYFlHcu
— Dave Nussbaum WWL-TV (@Dave_Nussbaum) February 5, 2020"The main threat will be damaging winds, but a few tornadoes will be possible later this afternoon and evening," said Nussbaum. "The severe threat will end overnight, but the rain will not be over."
Another round of rain and storms is possible tomorrow morning as the cold front moves through, and one to three inches of rain are possible through tomorrow afternoon. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is under a flash flood watch from 3:00 p.m. today to 3:00 p.m. tomorrow. Tomorrow's high of around 70 degrees will happen early in the morning, then temperature will fall into the 50s.
Numerous showers and thunderstorms will impact the area today. Some may become severe with damaging winds. A few tornadoes are possible as well. Stay weather aware! #LAWX #MSWX pic.twitter.com/ohU94sLnHV
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) February 5, 2020DETAILED FORECAST:
TODAY:Cloudy, breezy, warm and humid with a 90% chance for showers and storms especially this afternoon and evening. Some could be strong to severe with damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Highs: 76. Wind S 10-20 mph.
TONIGHT:Cloudy, breezy, mild and muggy with a 100% chance for rain and storms. Some heavy rain possible. Lows: 56. Wind SW/NW 10-20 mph.
THURSDAY:Cloudy, breezy and turning much colder with a 90% chance for heavy rain and storms. Highs: 56 and falling. Wind W 10-20 mph.
FRIDAY:Mostly sunny, breezy and chilly. Lows north: 35 and south: 39. Highs: 59.
SATURDAY:Partly cloudy and warmer with a 10% chance for a shower. Lows north: 42 and south: 49. Highs: 70.
SUNDAY:Partly cloudy and pleasant. Lows north: 47 and south: 54. Highs: 70.
MONDAY:Mostly cloudy and warmer with a 40% chance for showers and storms. Lows north: 56 and south: 59. Highs: 73.
TUESDAY:Mostly cloudy, breezy, warm and humid with a 40% chance for scattered showers and storms. Lows north: 60 and south: 63. Highs: 75.
