Emma Cowan

2 weeks ago | wbrz.com | Emma Cowan

The main weather story continues to be daily rounds of thunderstorms as we move into Father's Day Weekend. Those with outdoor plans should watch out for passing storms while continuing to find ways to stay cool in the Louisiana heat! Today & Tonight:With an upper-atmosphere disturbance from Texas pushing east early Friday, isolated showers and t-storms will begin before daybreak and continue on-and-off throughout the day.

2 weeks ago | wbrz.com | Emma Cowan

The rounds of "cool down" afternoon storms continue through Father's Day. Those with outdoor weekend plans should be aware of potential storms with heavy downpours and lightning. Today & Tonight: Partly sunny skies Thursday morning will help temperatures quickly rise from the low 70s to near 90° by early afternoon. It’ll be another hot and humid day across southern Louisiana. About 50% of the area can expect afternoon storms, which may bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail.

2 weeks ago | wbrz.com | Emma Cowan

Fog may slow your Wednesday morning commute before another round of storms could impact the evening drive home. Each afternoon through Father’s Day will bring heat, humidity, and scattered storms, so plan outdoor activities with rain in mind. Today & Tonight: Leftover moisture from Tuesday’s storms may lead to patchy, dense fog around sunrise Wednesday. Visibility could drop to a quarter mile or less during the morning commute, so drivers should use caution.

2 weeks ago | wbrz.com | Emma Cowan

Scattered afternoon storms will be the trend through the next week. Aside  of showers, expect warm and humid conditions to continue. Today & Tonight: Only a few will see spotty showers during the Tuesday morning commute. Conditions for most will be warm, muggy and mostly cloudy. A few peaks of sunshine early will help warm temperatures into the upper-80s for highs today. Throughout Tuesday afternoon, scattered to numerous showers thunderstorms will develop and pass through southeast Louisiana.

2 weeks ago | wbrz.com | Emma Cowan

The Capital Area moves back into an unsettled weather pattern this week with daily rounds of storms expected over the next 7-days. Keep rain gear handy and a close eye on the radar when outdoors; some strong storms will be possible. Tonight & Tomorrow: Besides a few isolated showers and thunderstorms Monday morning, conditions early in the day area mainly dry, warm, and humid. Throughout morning hours, partly sunny skies will help warm temperatures near 90 degrees around the region.