Showers and thunderstorms started forming again in metro New Orleans Sunday afternoon.
"There have been periods of thunderstorms and heavy rain in the area again today," says WWL-TV meteorologist Alexandra Cranford. "Rain totals have been up to one inch or so, but that could easily rise to two inches or more yet today if we get any heavy downpours." "We could still see pockets of heavy rain capable of causing some street flooding issues, but much of the scattered rain will slack off by early evening, and most will end by about 7-8 p.m."
She expects things to be fairly quiet again overnight into Monday morning, other than a few coastal showers or thunderstorms.
"Then, we'll keep a fairly high rain chance once again on Monday, mainly in the afternoon," says Cranford. "With plentiful moisture in the atmosphere, showers and storms on Monday could once again bring some heavy rain and possibly some street flooding issues."
"Tuesday will see a summer cold front approach bringing numerous showers and thunderstorms; a few storms could be strong or severe until it finally reaches the Gulf on Wednesday. And, some drier air will move in decreasing humidity levels. As a result, only an isolated shower will be possible Thursday, but a more typical summer weather regime will reestablish itself Friday allowing for few showers and storms with highs in the low 90s."
DETAILED FORECAST:SUNDAY:Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a 70% chance for showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain possible. Highs around 90. Wind SE 5-10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT:Partly cloudy and mild with a 30% chance for coastal showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 77. Wind SE 2-5 mph.
MONDAY:Partly to mostly cloudy, hot and humid with a 60% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90 feeling like 100. Wind SW 5-10 mph.
TUESDAY:Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely. Heavy rain possible. Lows around 76. Highs around 87.
WEDNESDAY:Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 74. Highs around 88.
THURSDAY:Partly to mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a 20% chance for an isolated shower. Lows around 73. Highs around 90.
FRIDAY:Partly cloudy, warm and humid with a 40% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 74. Highs around 90.
SATURDAY:Partly cloudy, warm and humid with a 40% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 74. Highs around 91.





