Each day through at least Wednesday, heavy rain will pose a threat for flooding in the FOX 8 viewing area thanks to deep tropical moisture moving over the region.A persistent onshore flow will also allow for higher than normal tides on east-facing shores.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the season for many and the weather is certainly cooperating. There is plenty of moisture in place keeping a muggy feel to the air and fuel for passing storms. Temperatures climb to just around the 90 degree mark each day.
The holiday weekend will start typically hot and muggy with highs around 90. Each afternoon will feature a chance for spotty storms. A surge of tropical moisture will move into the area as early as Memorial Day.
Expect hot and sunny conditions today through the end of the week. Highs will reach the low 90s with rain unlikely. A few spotty storms will return Saturday afternoon. Then, Sunday could be a transition between spotty storms and more widespread rain that is likely by early next week.
A weak frontal boundary will allow for some showers and storms today. The best chance is north of Lake Pontchartrain. Little rain is expected near the Louisiana coast.
After a pleasant start, today will be hot and sunny. Highs will reach the upper 80s to near 90. A disturbance will move our way tonight and into Wednesday, sparking showers and storms. The extra rain and cloud cover will likely keep temperatures in the low to mid 80s.
After a few early morning showers, drier skies and sunshine will return to the forecast today. The low pressure system that sparked the overnight rain will stall to our east.
It’s that time of the year, May provides the chance at seeing large storm complexes moving in from Texas and stalling over us which can lead to some of our biggest flood events.
Rain continues this morning for some, continuing flooding problems that began overnight. Pop-up afternoon storms will also be possible. For areas that received a lot of rain overnight, this could be problematic and reignite flooding concerns.
Showers and storms are likely today as an area of low pressure approaches the area. Particularly heavy rain potential does pose an isolated flooding risk for this afternoon.
Sunny and pleasant conditions continue to start off the week with low humidity and highs near 80. Through the rest of the week, highs will reach the mid 80s with increasing humidity.
Mother’s Day 2020 will be about as good as the weather can get for this time of year as sunny skies return to the forecast and the mild, dry conditions remain in place.
Hot and humid conditions are in the forecast today with highs reaching near 90 degrees. Combine that with the higher humidity and it will definitely feel like an early summer day. Fortunately, it won’t last long as another cold front moves in by Wednesday morning.
All good things must come to an end and this nice, crisp air will slowly leave us over the course of this weekend making way for warmer, more humid conditions to return.
A cool northwesterly breeze will keep humidity low and temperatures mild through the end of the week. Highs today will reach the upper 70s with lots of sunshine.
The pleasant weather sticks around Monday with similar temps and plenty of sun. Changes become noticeable Tuesday with an increase in moisture and temperatures ahead of our next system.
Our days of low humidity and comfortably warm temperatures are numbered as we get ready to flip the calendar to May so make sure to get out and enjoy this weekend of weather.
A warm, sunny Friday is on tap with highs climbing into the mid 80s. Our next cold front arrives Saturday with just a few clouds. We’ll still be warm in the afternoon but with slightly lower humidity.
