Much of Louisiana will be under a threat for severe weather beginning early Thursday. Strong storms, heavy rain, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible.
Showers and storms are moving across Louisiana today in association with a cold front that will usher in the first fall-like temperatures of the season.
An area of strong storms with a history of severe weather is currently moving across Louisiana this morning. Here is where you can expect the worst of the weather.
An area of concern has captured the attention of tropical forecasters as they monitor an area of disturbed weather in the Gulf of Mexico south of Louisiana's coastline.
Data compiled from NOAA shows which Louisiana parishes are most likely to experience tornadic activity. Some of those parishes have already had touchdowns this year.
Showers and thunderstorms are bringing sweet drops of relief to parched Louisiana landscapes this morning. However, some of those beneficial storms could turn severe later today.
Strong storms or excessive heat or both, Louisiana is getting a mixed bag in today's weather forecast which does include a threat of severe thunderstorms.