Louisiana to Be Impacted by Storms That May Produce Heavy Rain

Just as we begin to dry out and recover from storms earlier in the week, another line of thunderstorms is on the way to Acadiana.

The week started with strong thunderstorms with wind gusts of 70 mph, and the week may end with more showers and strong winds.

KATC's Rob Perillp posted the forecasts to end the week, and if you're a fan of rain, you'll like what he has to say. By Friday evening, much of Acadiana could get showers, and some of these storms that move in to start the weekend could produce a couple of inches of rain and even small hail.

I hate to be the one to spoil outdoor plans for Saturday morning, but it looks like Saturday morning could be a soaker for most of us in south Louisiana. So, if you have plans outdoors, you may want to consider an alternative plan for whatever you may have on the agenda.

While we need the rain to help tame the dust and pollen in the atmosphere, we'd prefer not to have to show move in the area to start the weekend, but Mother Nature seems to have her plans for the area.

According to Rob's post on social media, "The Weather Prediction Center has all of Acadiana hatched in for a level 2 out of 4, 'slight risk' for excessive rainfall from 7 am Friday through 7 am Saturday."

Severe storms may not be widespread to end the work week and to start the weekend, but some isolated storms could produce strong winds, flash flooding, and small hail, so you will most certainly want to be "weather aware" Friday night and into early Saturday morning..

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If you want any good news, it looks like Sunday will be much improved and Saturday afternoon may not be a washout. All in all, we should end the weekend with more pleasant weather in South Louisiana.

Here's a look at the extended forecast as we get closer to the end of the week, and through the weekend. Spring-like showers are back in the forecast, and some could drop a couple of inches of rain.