Forecast Discussion
Today
Friday PM Forecast: typical late summer weather continues, Erin becomes hurricane
Posted 5:00 PM 8/15/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
An unexpectedly widespread batch of showers and thunderstorms shut down the heat by midday on Friday, and therefore, the heat advisory was cancelled. Another one has been issued for Saturday with highs soaring back into the mid-90s. In the Atlantic Ocean, Erin has become the (More)
Yesterday
Thursday PM Forecast: more heat alerts, more highs in the mid 90s
Posted 5:35 PM 8/14/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Peak summer heat is back in the forecast, and it’s not going anywhere fast. Highs in the mid to upper 90s will combine with high humidity to push heat index values near or above 108° each afternoon through Saturday. A Heat Advisory will be in effect during these (More)
8/13/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: Heat taking the spotlight, prompting new alerts
Posted 5:42 PM 8/13/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Heat will be a primary fixture moving into the weekend as drier conditions take over. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Thursday, with more likely in the days to follow. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Erin is just days away from becoming a hurricane.
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8/12/2025
Tuesday PM Forecast: afternoon showers and thunderstorms carry on
Posted 4:48 PM 8/12/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A more active stretch of showers and thunderstorms through midweek to the week will give way to hotter, drier conditions just in time for the weekend. Tropical Storm Erin continues to churn in an awakening Atlantic Basin.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Rain and (More)
8/11/2025
Monday PM Forecast: Adjustments to the rain forecast, Erin set to intensify
Posted 5:43 PM 8/11/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Even with tropical moisture in place, other factors have limited the number of storms lately. The latest Storm Station forecast takes this into account. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic and will become a hurricane later in the week.
Admittedly, the rain forecast (More)
8/10/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: Storms igniting each afternoon, system organizing in the tropics
Posted 5:32 PM 8/10/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
An uptick in available moisture will fuel afternoon thunderstorms through much of next week. Although there will be plenty of dry time, a few storms could affect commutes and after-school activities. In the tropics, the next system is taking shape.
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8/9/2025
Saturday PM Forecast: Storms ramping up late this weekend, into next week
Posted 5:43 PM 8/9/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Despite plenty of dry time, dodging rain might prove more challenging for the second half of the weekend. The same old song and dance will play out next week as well: warm, muggy, with scattered afternoon storms.
Tonight & Tomorrow: A muggy and mild night lies ahead (More)
8/8/2025
Friday PM Forecast: rain and storms ramp up later this weekend
Posted 5:37 PM 8/8/2025 by Storm Station Team
As we head into the weekend and next week, the forecast shows a fairly typical summer pattern for south Louisiana: hot, humid, with scattered storms. Rain coverage, or the number of showers and thunderstorms that develop each day, is expected to increase through Monday and possibly beyond.
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Thursday PM Forecast: Familiar August pattern brings heat and a few storms
Posted 5:21 PM 8/7/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The classic August weather continues with hot, humid afternoons and only limited rain chances. While storm coverage may tick up slightly this weekend and early next week, widespread washouts are not anticipated.
Tonight & Tomorrow: The typical August pattern holds (More)
8/6/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: Dog days of summer continue, tropics heating up
Posted 5:36 PM 8/6/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
We are in the dog days of summer, which means expect heat, humidity, and pop-up storms. Elsewhere, in the tropics, things are beginning to heat up as we head towards the peak of the hurricane season.
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