Baton Rouge, LA — Residents across south Louisiana should prepare for a wet and stormy Thursday before conditions improve heading into the weekend. Meteorologists say a passing cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms through Thursday morning, but drier and cooler weather is expected by Friday.
Tonight’s Forecast
Forecasters expect a short break in the rain early overnight. However, showers and thunderstorms are likely to redevelop closer to daybreak. Temperatures will stay mild, holding in the 70s overnight.
Thursday: Messy Morning Commute Ahead
Drivers should brace for a wet and messy commute Thursday morning as the cold front continues to push eastward through south Louisiana.
“Prepare for a wet and likely messy morning commute,” forecasters warned.
The heaviest rainfall will occur during the morning hours, with showers tapering off by late afternoon and evening. High temperatures will range from the low to mid-80s.
Looking Ahead: A Dry, Pleasant Weekend
Conditions will improve significantly by Friday, with drier weather and a refreshing northerly breeze. Temperatures will remain in the 80s through Sunday, with morning lows dipping into the mid to upper 60s.
Meteorologists encourage residents to make outdoor plans, as the weekend will be comfortable and enjoyable.
According to Yahoo News, the StormTracker team expects the break in rainfall to continue through the weekend, offering much-needed relief after back-to-back storm systems.
Tropics Update: Gabrielle, Humberto, and a New Wave
While Louisiana prepares for calmer weather, the Atlantic hurricane season remains active.
- Hurricane Gabrielle continues moving into cooler waters of the north Atlantic and is expected to gradually weaken as it heads toward the Azores and eventually Europe.
- Tropical Storm Humberto formed Wednesday and is projected to strengthen into a hurricane, though forecasts suggest it will remain offshore of the U.S. coastline.
- A new tropical wave west of Humberto also shows potential to develop into a tropical depression or storm in the next two to seven days.
Stay Weather Aware
With several storms still active in the tropics, meteorologists remind residents that the hurricane season is far from over.
“There is still plenty of hurricane season left to go, and the StormTracker team will continue to keep you updated on any and everything going on in the tropics,” forecasters said.
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