Please see the below weather update from NWS New Orleans / Baton Rouge:
- The last round of storms will exit the area, generally 1/2” - 1” of rainfall is forecast, early Saturday morning through the evening.
- Monday Morning Lows will drop into mid 30s and low 40s.
- Lows on Tuesday will be similar to Monday, in the mid-30s to low 40s.
Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi Partners --
Here is an update concerning the risk for flash flooding and severe weather across portions of the area today and tomorrow.
Overview of Impacts:
· Multiple waves of heavy t-storms will persist at times today, before the last round pushes through on Saturday, exiting to the east thereafter.
· The main concern will be any additional rain in the areas that were hit hard the last couple days, these will be the areas to watch for flooding today.
· A Flood Watch is in effect until 6PM today, mostly for the Southshore and eastern areas.
· A few storms may be locally strong to severe tomorrow with damaging winds and tornadoes can't be ruled out.
· Dense fog persists this morning in some areas. This should start to clear out later this morning as rain arrives.
The attached graphics below highlights the threats associated with this system:
