Tropical moisture is surging our way and will be bringing us rain for a few days, according to the local weather experts in the WWL-TV forecast center. Rain chances jump to 80 percent for tomorrow.
"Our rainier pattern has begun," said meteorologist Alexandra Cranford. "We're expecting rain, maybe a few showers as early as the morning, and then through the day we'll continue with a chance for some more scattered pockets of rain, a couple of heavy downpours possible."
She said rain amounts will be about two to four inches. New Orleans officials have announced residents can park their cars on neutral grounds and sidewalks if necessary.
1254p - @NWSWPC indicating potential for 2-4 inches of rain with isolated amounts up to 5 inches through this evening. Main concern will be near the Atchafalaya where ground is saturated, or if any other areas start to see multiple rounds of rain in quick succession. #lawx #mswx pic.twitter.com/xiRJmNptAr
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) June 5, 2019The next 7 days in the New Orleans area @WWLTV pic.twitter.com/Isw4BJjZEz
— Alexandra Cranford WWL-TV (@alexandracranfo) June 5, 2019Click here for live interactive radar.
DETAILED FORECAST:WEDNESDAY:Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a 60% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90 feeling like middle 90s. Wind S 6-12 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:Mostly cloudy, mild and humid with a 40% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 79. Wind S 5-10 mph.
THURSDAY:Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a 90% chance for showers and thunderstorms. Some heavy rain likely. Highs around 85 feeling like low 90s. Wind SE 6-12 mph.
FRIDAY:Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a 60% chance for showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain likely. Lows around 78. Highs around 88 feeling like low 90s.
SATURDAY:Sun/cloud mix, hot and humid with a 60% chance for scattered showers and storms. Lows around 78. Highs around 90 feeling like middle 90s.
