Dangerous weather conditions are expected with the arrival of two cold fronts into the state this weekend. State climatologist Barry Keim says the first front will roll in late Friday night into Saturday morning.
“It’s going to bring widespread rain and marginal conditions for severe weather. On Sunday however, we have a second cold front that should pack a little bit more of a punch with heavier rains and an upgrade in severe weather potential,” said Keim.
The forecaster puts the portion of Louisiana between I-10 and I-20 in the slight to an enhanced risk category for severe weather. Keim says the potential for severe weather is not as great as it was last weekend, but it could still be a bumpy ride and is still worth monitoring.
“The severe weather will come in the form of high wind, hail, and tornados. The greatest severe weather potential is expected in a fairly large swath actually ranging from eastern Texas, across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and all the way across into Georgia,” said Keim.
Keim says the rain potential is up to about an inch and a half, adding that it is much needed in south Louisiana.
“Getting some rain in this area will certainly be much welcomed. Unfortunately, much of the heavier rains are in the forecast more into northern Louisiana and less in the coastal zone where drought is a bigger problem,” said Keim.
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