It's the dog days of summer and you can tell by the weather.
"Expect a hot and humid Saturday with plenty of sunshine," said WWL-TV meteorologist Alexa Trischler. "Temperatures will be in the lower 90s this afternoon and it will feel like the 100s."
There is a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Some storms could produce lightning and strong winds combined with heavy downpours.
DETAILED FORECAST:
SATURDAY:
Partly cloudy. 30% chance spotty showers, storms. Hot, humid. High: 92. Winds: NE 5-10 mph.
SUNDAY:
Partly cloudy. 30% chance spotty showers, storms. Hot, humid. Low: S 77, N 74. High: 92.
MONDAY:
Partly sunny. 40% chance scattered showers, storms. Hot, humid. Low: S 77, N 74. High: 91.
TUESDAY:
Partly sunny. 40% chance scattered showers, storms. Hot, humid. Low: S 78, N 75. High: 91.
WEDNESDAY:
Partly cloudy. 30% chance isolated showers and storms. Hot, humid. Low: S 78, N 75. High: 92.
THURSDAY:
Partly cloudy. 20% chance isolated shower/storm. Hot, humid. Low: S 78, N 75. High: 93.
FRIDAY:
Partly cloudy. 20% chance isolated shower/storm. Hot, humid. Low: S 78, N 75. High: 93.
