A cold front and upper disturbance has moved into our area from Texas, increasing rain chances this morning and well into the afternoon hours.
"We're predicting about a 60 percent chance for showers and storms and the Storm Prediction Center has only recently placed us under a Slight risk (2 of 5) for strong to severe storms," says local weather expert, WWL-TV meteorologist Chris Franklin.
"The main threat to us would be from some isolated strong, gusty winds. Tornadoes are not out of the question."
A stalled front may keep a few showers in the area Sunday morning, but most of the day will remain dry and warm.
"Don't expect much from the front, though, as it isn't associated with any cooler air," Franklin says.
We'll stay mostly dry on Monday with another upper disturbance bringing a 60 percent chance for storms on Tuesday.
Highs the rest of the week will likely climb into the mid and upper 80s.
DETAILED FORECAST:
SATURDAY:Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a 60% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. A few storms could be strong to severe. Heavy rain at times. Highs around 81. Wind S/SW 8-15 mph.
SUNDAY:Partly cloudy, warmer and humid with a 20% chance for a shower or storm. Lows around 68. Highs around 87.
MONDAY:Sun/cloud mix, warm and humid with a 20% chance for a stray shower. Lows around 70. Highs around 87.
TUESDAY:Mostly cloudy, breezy, warm and humid with a 60% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 71. Highs around 83.
WEDNESDAY:Sun/cloud mix, breezy, warm and humid with a 30% chance for spotty showers or storms. Lows around 72. Highs around 86.
THURSDAY:Sun/cloud mix, breezy, warm and humid with a 20% chance for stray showers. Lows around 72. Highs around 87.