Active Weather Pattern Starts this Afternoon

Wednesday is off to a warmer and muggier start in Acadiana with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Besides a few coastal showers or storms, the morning is mostly quiet. Scattered showers and storms are expected during the afternoon as rain chances increase to 50%. Otherwise, the weather will be hot, muggy, and mostly cloudy with seasonable temperatures into the lower 90s.

Showers and storms are likely each day through the Labor Day Weekend. Rain chances should increase to 70% for tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday. Severe weather is not expected but heavy rains are possible. Estimated rainfall totals could exceed 4" inches over the next 5 to 7 days.