Further thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, including heavy

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Today’s forecast: Most of the morning is expected to remain predominantly dry, but another wave of storms seems possible in the afternoon as the next in a line of disturbances approaches from the northwest.

Before storms develop, maximum temperatures should in most cases rise to just over 35 degrees.

The Storm Prediction Center is issuing another severe weather warning, rating 1/5 (minor) severe weather for much of our region. The biggest concern is damaging winds, but hail and even an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

Isolated thunderstorms again on Thursday

Isolated thunderstorms are possible until Thursday as a weak cold front approaches from the north. The chance of rain is around 50%, and maximum temperatures are expected to be just above 35 degrees again.

Weekend outlook

The forecast is for it to get drier and hotter over the weekend as slightly drier air moves in from the north. Highs of over 35 degrees are expected from Friday to Sunday. And unfortunately, the models no longer predict that humidity could drop significantly, meaning the heat index will likely remain at 38 degrees or more.

Expanded outlook

Early next week we should see more typical summer weather return. Maximum temperatures will fall to just under 35 degrees as isolated, mainly afternoon thunderstorms return.

Rainfall

The 7-day forecast continues to show average rainfall of 1 inch or less for most of our area, but as we saw on Tuesday, storms on any given day can bring as much or more rain to some areas.

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