Please see the below Severe Weather update from National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge.
- A front will be moving through the area late Saturday into Sunday.
- Slight to Enhanced Risk of Severe Weather overnight Saturday into Sunday.
- Threats associated with this system include winds (+70MPH), 1” hail, and possibly a few tornadoes.
- Slight Risk of Heavy Rain could lead to Flash Flooding.
- EBRP is forecast to “most likely” receive 1.5” widespread, but local amounts as high as 4” are possible.
Main Takeaways:
- Big Headline -- Severe Weather (high winds, large hail, a few tornadoes) and localized flash flooding possible Saturday night into Sunday morning (watch for emails with updated details!)
- Cloudy/Hot/Humid until front on Saturday
- NICE next week after front passes
- Note the Coastal Flood Advisory through Saturday afternoon