Please see the below weather update and attached slides from the National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans / Baton Rouge.
- Temperatures are forecasted above freezing tonight.
- Heavy rainfall is forecasted for our area overnight tonight into early Friday afternoon. Total rainfall of 1-2" is forecasted, but there is a low chance it could exceed 3".
- Confidence is high that winter precipitation will not occur anywhere in southern MS or southeast Louisiana with this system.
- Winds gusts of up to 20-25 mph on Friday.
- NWS is currently forecasting dry weather this weekend.
- Cooler than average temperatures continue through next week.
Main Takeaways:
· Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight tonight into Friday. 1 to 2 inches are forecast but there is a low chance it could exceed 3 inches.
· Windy conditions are forecast for Friday, especially for coastal areas, which could see winds up to 35-40 mph.
· Cooler than average temperatures continue this week with low temperatures in the 30s-40s each night.