A strong low pressure system sweeping into the area Sunday night brings with it a slight risk of severe storms.
"First, Sunday morning looks mild and foggy, then expect a warm and breezy afternoon with a few scattered thunderstorms," said local weather expert, WWL-TV meteorologist Alexandra Cranford. "After sunset and especially overnight Sunday into early Monday, showers and storms are expected to become more numerous.
"A few of the storms may also turn strong to severe. The main severe threats will be damaging wind gusts and hail, although an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. This does not look like a widespread severe weather event, but the there will be the potential for at least a few isolated severe storms."
DETAILED FORECAST:
SUNDAY:Mostly cloudy, warm and breezy with a 40% chance for scattered afternoon/evening thunderstorms. A few could be strong to severe. Highs around 82. Wind SE 10-18 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT:Cloudy, breezy and mild with a 70% chance for showers and thunderstorms. A few could be strong to severe. Lows around 68. Wind S 8-15 mph.
MONDAY:Mostly cloudy, windy and warm with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms early. Highs around 81. Wind S 12-20 mph.
TUESDAY:Cloud/sun mix, breezy and warm. Lows around 63. Highs around 79.
WEDNESDAY:Clear and warm. Lows around 63. Highs around 83.
THURSDAY:Clear and warm. Lows around 64. Highs around 84.
FRIDAY:Cloud/sun mix and warm with a 20% chance for showers. Lows around 65. Highs around 81.
Saturday:Mostly cloudy, breezy and warm with a 30% chance for showers or thunderstorms. Lows around 68. Highs around 82.
