Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas shortly before 4 a.m. Monday. At landfall, the hurricane was at Category 1 strength with peak winds at 80 mph. The storm will continue to move inland on Monday and will weaken as it does so. Life-threatening storm surge, heavy rainfall, and tropical storm to hurricane-force winds have already been reported and will spread inland into east Texas Monday morning.

This is the third landfall in the storm’s history. Beryl made landfall on the island of Carriacou in Grenada as a high-end Category 4 hurricane on July 1st with peak winds at 150 mph. Afterward, the system intensified into a Category 5 storm as if continued west through the Caribbean Sea. The storm managed to weaken further as it brushed past Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. The storm then made landfall in the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday morning as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds at 110 mph.

Beryl will become post-tropical by Tuesday and get swept away by an upper-level westerly wind. This will help bring additional moisture to southeast Louisiana, increasing both rain coverage and the heavy rain risk through midweek. This is a developing story. You can find the latest information on the storm in the most recent Storm Station Weather Blog found HERE.

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Hurricane Beryl became a Category 5 hurricane on Monday evening with maximum sustained winds at 160 mph. This is the earliest Category 5 storm in the Atlantic since 1851, which replaces the old record of Hurricane Emily from 2005 which became a Category 5 hurricane on July 17th.

This comes after Beryl became the earliest Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Basin on Sunday, beating Hurricane Dennis from 2005 which reached Category 4 strength on July 8th.

Beryl continues to move west into the Caribbean Sea. Fortunately, the storm is forecast to weaken through the week.

This is a developing story. You can find the latest tropical updates in the most recent Storm Station Weather Blog found HERE.

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UPDATE - 10 a.m. Sunday: Beryl has strengthen to Category 3 strength, becoming a major hurricane. This is a developing story. Future information on the storms can be found in the latest Storm Station Weather Blog HERE.

UPDATE - 3:45 p.m. Saturday: Beryl becomes first hurricane of 2024 season. It is forecasted to intensify rapidly and become a hurricane before reaching the Windward Islands by Sunday night or Monday morning. While still not posing an immediate threat to southern Louisiana, it will be something the Storm Station continues to monitor over the coming days. 

ORIGINAL STORY: Tropical Depression Two has formed in the Tropical Atlantic. The storm has peak winds at 35 mph and is located roughly 1200 miles from Barbados. Two is moving west at a fast rate of 21 mph.

The system will likely strengthen to a tropical storm by Saturday, taking the name Beryl once that happens. A landfall as a hurricane in the Lesser Antilles is possible early next week. After that, confidence is high that the system will generally move in a westward direction into the Caribbean Sea. Uncertainty grows as to where the storm will go thereafter.

There is still a lot of time to monitor the progression of the system. At this time, there is no cause for worry locally at this stage. Nevertheless, the Storm Station is watching the system closely and will post further updates if anything changes.

Tropical storm formation in this part of the Atlantic is highly unusual for late June and early July. Storms origins like this are more typical of August and September.

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LAKE CHARLES - A landspout tornado hit the National Weather Service building in Lake Charles Thursday night.

According to the National Weather Service, the quickly-forming land spout hit from 6:26 p.m. and 6:27 p.m. The NWS said it picked up outside equipment and slung it across the parking lot and across the road to the airport.

There was minor damage to employees' vehicles, but no other damage or injuries.

Landspouts are a type of tornado which are not attached to a rotating thunderstorm, otherwise known as a supercell. They cannot be detected on radar for this reason, and typically go unwarned unless spotted.

These form when a thunderstorm moves over a boundary of sort, such as an outflow boundary or sea breeze. Pockets of spin found along these boundaries then get stretched upward by the storm, forming the landspout tornado.

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WALKER - As thunderstorms grew tall across the capital area Wednesday afternoon, Sawyer Delatte captured a neat-looking feature to the northeast of Walker.

Courtesy: Sawyer Delatte

Above the towering thunderstorm cloud, otherwise known as a cumulonimbus cloud, there are several umbrella-like layers on top of each other. These are known as pileus clouds, or a cap cloud.

Thunderstorms are kept alive by rising currents of warm, moist air - an updraft. As updrafts surge upward, they push on the air above it. Pileus clouds form when that "push" is quick enough where the overlying air rapidly cools and forms a cloud.

While not uncommon, they tend to be short-lived which can make them difficult to spot.

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At 3:18 p.m. Monday, the temperature sensor at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport clocked in at 100°. This ties the record for the day which was set in 2009. With the humidity factored in, feels-like temperatures climbed even higher. Those values peaked near 110° in the capital city.

Historical records reveal that 100° days are not too common in Baton Rouge. Only 29% of years dating back to 1892 have managed to hit the century mark.

Of all days on record, only 146 recorded triple-digit heat, and 32 of those were in 2023. Before that, the capital city had not hit 100° since 2015.

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The second Heat Advisory of 2024 goes into effect on Monday. As highs soar into the middle and upper-90s, feels-like temperatures will be in the ballpark of 108-110°. Be sure to stay hydrated and be mindful of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly clear skies remain in place on Sunday night. It will be a humid, but quiet night with an overnight low near 76°. Monday looks to be another hot day with high temperatures soaring into the middle and upper-90s. And of course, the humidity will be in full force. Feels-like temperatures will surpass 100° as early as late morning, topping out near 108-110° around peak heating. This meets Heat Advisory criteria, and one will be in effect from Noon to 7 p.m. Monday. Heat of this magnitude can be dangerous without taking proper precautions. Make sure to drink lots of water and take it easy if outside for an extended period of time. The elderly and young children are more susceptible to heat illness.

A few showers will be out and about on Monday as a ribbon of enhanced moisture content returns to the region. Isolated showers and storms will be possible during the afternoon and early evening hours. Not everyone will be lucky enough to see rain, but those who do will experience some relief from the heat.

Up Next: The forecast doesn't feature many changes on Tuesday. In fact, another Heat Advisory might be needed later down the line. There are some signs that the heat could back off around midweek, but not by much. A slight dip in temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday comes with a corresponding increase in rain chances. The exact timing of midweek rain is still unresolved, but more available moisture does appear to arrive sometime during that two day stretch. Those details will come into focus in the coming days, but for now we carry slightly elevated rain chances on Wednesday and Thursday. Afterward, highs begin to inch upward yet again.

The Tropics: Tropical development odds are diminishing for an area of low pressure off the Mexican coastline in the southwest Gulf of Mexico. Associated showers and thunderstorms remain disorganized. As center of the system moves over land on Sunday afternoon/evening, that will prevent the system from becoming a tropical depression. Nevertheless, heavy rainfall is likely to continue on Sunday night across northeast Mexico, leading to localized flooding.

There are no other areas of concern in the Atlantic Basin over the next seven days.

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-- Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

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Another steamer is expected today with highs in the upper 90's. The pattern will start to shift next week, as things start to turn a bit more unsettled. 

Today & Tonight: The summer heat is in full force! Highs will be in the upper 90's under partly sunny skies. Feels like temperatures will be at, or slightly above 105 degrees. Don't forget to get the ice and ice chest ready if you have any outdoor plans. During the afternoon and evening, a stray shower cannot be ruled out. The vast majority of southeast Louisiana will stay dry. Tonight, lows will be near 76 degrees under mostly clear skies.

Up Next: More of the same is expected early next week. Moisture will start to slightly tick up each and every day. This will do two things. First, humidity will get higher, and second, rain will start to return back into the forecast. While it will start off spotty to isolated in nature Monday through Wednesday, Thursday will feature scattered showers and storms. Also instead of the upper 90's, highs will be in the mid to lower 90's. Highs start to work their way back up as we head into next weekend. Pop up showers/storms cannot be ruled out. 

The Tropics: Disorganized showers and thunderstorms continue in association with a broad area of low pressure located about 90 miles northeast of Tampico, Mexico. Some slight additional development of this system is possible, and a short-lived tropical depression could form before it reaches the coast of northeastern Mexico tonight. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could cause localized flooding across portions of northeastern Mexico and Deep South Texas during the next day or so. An Air Force Reserve Unit Hurricane Hunter aircraft is currently enroute to investigate the system.

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-- Balin

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To conclude the weekend, expect very similar conditions to today. Temperatures will soar to the upper 90s, with humidity making the feels-like temperature near 105 degrees. The hot pattern will start to shift somewhat by the middle of next week.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Not a shower in sight as we approach tonight. Mostly clear skies will be in the viewing area as we go into the new day, with the low temperature reaching near 74°.

Sunday will be similar to today, with mostly sunny skies as we wake up, and the heat dome still in effect. The high temperature will be near the upper 90s. Also, with the humidity in play, the feels-like temperature will be near 105 degrees, almost reaching the heat advisory criteria. Because of peak daytime heating, you can expect some spotty showers. The vast majority will stay dry. The Storm Station advises to stay hydrated during this weekend’s hot weather stretch and take it easy during the peak heating hours.

Up Next: The weather over the weekend will spill into Monday, where it will be another hot and humid day. Temperature will soar to the upper 90s with the heat dome still in play. Once again, some spotty showers/storms cannot be ruled out. As we approach midweek, indications start to show the heat dome breaking down, allowing the hot and dry weather to break somewhat. Temperatures will slightly back down to the mid and lower 90s with moisture and rain chances returning. This will be some much needed relief after the very hot stretch. 

The Tropics: A broad low pressure system located over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system as it moves slowly west-northwestward or northwestward, and a tropical depression could form before the system reaches the coast of northeastern Mexico Sunday night. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could cause localized flooding across portions of northeastern Mexico and Deep South Texas through the end of the weekend. An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is scheduled to investigate this system later today, if necessary.

A low pressure system centered inland over southeastern Georgia is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, mainly over the coastal waters off of northeastern Florida and Georgia. The low is expected to drift slowly northwestward or northward today before dissipating tonight. Tropical cyclone formation is not expected.

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-- Balin

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The weather theme for this weekend is hot! Plentiful sunshine both Saturday and Sunday will drive highs into the upper 90's. 

Today & Tonight: Today is shaping up to be a hot day. Mostly sunny skies will allow temperatures to reach near 98 degrees. This is one degree shy of the record. Humidity will make the feels like temperature near 105 degrees. The UV index will be in the very high category at 11. This means sunburns will happen very quickly. If outside, make sure you are drinking plenty of water, and wearing sunscreen. Tonight, lows will be near 75 degrees under mostly clear skies. 

Up Next: Temperatures will be similar on Sunday, but humidity will increase even further. This will push feels-like temperatures closer to 110° in some spots. Should this occur, this would surpass the threshold to warrant a Heat Advisory (feels-like 108°+). As of now, the advisory has yet to be issued, but the Storm Station still advises that everyone stay plenty hydrated and take it easy during the peaking heating hours this weekend - alert or not. Monday will be another scorcher, but indications point toward the heat scaling back by midweek. This will also coincide with the return of moisture and higher rain chances to the capital area

The Tropics:  A broad low pressure system located over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system as it moves slowly west-northwestward or northwestward, and a tropical depression could form before the system reaches the coast of northeastern Mexico Sunday night. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could
cause localized flooding across portions of northeastern Mexico and Deep South Texas through the end of the weekend. An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is scheduled to investigate this system later today, if necessary.

A low pressure system centered inland over southeastern Georgia is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, mainly over the coastal waters off of northeastern Florida and Georgia. The low is expected to drift slowly northwestward or northward today before dissipating tonight. Tropical cyclone formation is not expected.

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-- Balin

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Near-record heat is coming to town over the weekend. Factor in the humidity, and feels-like temperatures will inch closer to Heat Advisory thresholds. 

Tonight & Tomorrow: Any remaining afternoon showers will fizzle out into the evening with the loss of daytime heating. Skies will turn mainly clear for the overnight hours, allowing everyone to get a glimpse of the bright Full Moon. Look for an overnight low in the mid-70s.

Saturday will be a hot day. High temperatures will soar into the upper-90s in the capital area. The latest Storm Station forecast calls for a high near 98° in Baton Rouge, which is one degree shy of the record value. It will feel plenty muggy, with peak feels-like temperatures in the ballpark of 105-107°. Unfortunately, rain-cooling showers will be hard to find. A push of dry air will keep much of the region bone dry on Saturday.

Up Next: The capital region will see similar air temperatures on Sunday, but have an even hotter experience as the humidity nudges upward. This will push feels-like temperatures closer to 110° in some spots. Should this occur, this would surpass the threshold to warrant a Heat Advisory (feels-like 108°+). While the advisory has yet to be issued, the Storm Station still advises that everyone stay plenty hydrated and take it easy during the peaking heating hours this weekend - alert or not. Monday will be another scorcher, but indications point toward the heat scaling back by midweek. This will also coincide with the return of moisture and higher rain chances to the capital area.

The Tropics: Satellite and radar imagery continue to show a lack of organization associated with a well-defined area of low pressure just off the Southeast Coast. However, a small increase in the amount of organization could result in a very short-lived tropical depression before reaching the the Florida/Georgia coast on Friday night. The system has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical depression before making landfall. This disturbance likely will not become Beryl, and it will bring no impacts to Louisiana.

Another area of low pressure will form over the Bay of Campeche on Friday night, in the footsteps of Alberto. Conditions appear favorable for gradual development of the system as it moves northwestward. A tropical depression could form on the southwest Gulf of Mexico over the weekend. As was the case with Alberto, the disturbance will be steered into Mexico.

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-- Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

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The active weather pattern is over and that means it is time to heat up! A "heat dome" will be with us through the weekend. This will decrease the coverage of any rain, and also increase temperatures. 

Today & Tonight: We will start off the day with a lot of sunshine. This will give way to a mix of sun and clouds in the afternoon and evening. Some of these may develop into showers. Any shower will stay spotty in nature, and most will not see any rainfall. Temperatures today will be in the mid 90's. Humidity will make the feels like temperature near 105 degrees! Tonight, lows will be near 74 degrees under mostly clear skies.

Up Next: Temperatures will get even warmer as we head into the weekend. This is because of an upper level ridge of high pressure, also called “the heat dome”. This feature will also keep any rainfall spotty in nature. Both Saturday and Sunday will be in the upper 90's. Lows will be in the middle 70's. Humidity will cause feels like temperatures over 105 degrees. Keep in mind that at 107 degrees, heat advisories become necessary. Alert or not, it would be a good idea to remain hydrated and take it easy outdoors during the peak heating hours of the afternoon. The ridge will slowly break down early next week and by Tuesday, coverage in showers and thunderstorms will increase again, cutting into the duration of the heat each day.

The Tropics: 

A small but concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms persists with an area of low pressure located around 225 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. However, it is unclear if the system possesses a well-defined surface circulation. Environmental conditions remain marginally conducive for some additional development, and this system could become a short-lived tropical
depression as the low moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph. The system is expected to approach the northeastern coast of Florida or the Georgia coast later today, and interests there should monitor the progress of this system. An Air Force Reserve aircraft is scheduled to investigate the system later this morning, if necessary.

A broad area of low pressure is forecast to form over southeastern Mexico and northern Central America on Friday. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development after this system moves over the Bay of Campeche on Saturday, and a tropical depression could form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico this weekend while it moves slowly west-northwestward or northwestward.

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– Balin

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The remnants of Alberto will rain out over Mexico while winds and coastal flooding relax over the Capital Area. Hot and steamy conditions will take hold for the weekend.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Beyond nightfall, showers and thunderstorms will diminish. Expect mostly clear skies with low temperatures in the mid 70s. The workweek will end quieter than it began. Full sunshine to start will give way to some clouds bubbling up due to high temperatures reaching the mid 90s. Additionally, one or two showers may develop, especially south of I-10. It will stay hot all day where a shower does not occur and the humidity will make it feel even more uncomfortable.

Up Next: An upper level ridge of high pressure, we call it “the heat dome”, will dominate over the weekend. This feature will dramatically reduce the possibility of showers and thunderstorms while also increasing temperatures. Both Saturday and Sunday will be very hot and rather humid. Look for low temperatures in the mid 70s and high temperatures in the upper 90s. The humidity will cause feels like temperatures over 105 degrees. Keep in mind that at 107 degrees, heat advisories become necessary. Alert or not, it would be a good idea to remain hydrated and take it easy outdoors during the peak heating hours of the afternoon. The ridge will slowly break down early next week and by Tuesday, coverage in showers and thunderstorms will increase again, cutting into the duration of the heat each day.

The Tropics: Tropical Storm Alberto has diminished over central Mexico. While the National Hurricane Center has issued the final advisory, heavy rain, flash flooding and mudslides may continue across central and northeastern Mexico.

Data from an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft indicates that the small area of low pressure located about 150 miles northeast of the northernmost Bahamas does not have a well-defined surface circulation.  Environmental conditions remain marginally conducive for further development and this system could become a tropical depression while the low moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.  The system is expected to approach the northeastern coast of Florida or the Georgia coast early on Friday.

A broad area of low pressure is forecast to form over southeastern Mexico and northern Central America on Friday. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development after this system moves over the Bay of Campeche on Saturday, and a tropical depression could form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico this weekend while it moves slowly west-northwestward or northwestward.

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– Josh 

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Our typical gulf coast summertime pattern kicks into high gear as we head towards the weekend. Expect lots of sunshine, hot afternoons, humid air, and a chance for afternoon pop-up storms.

Today & Tonight: Thursday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with less breezy conditions than we saw on Wednesday, with winds topping out around 5-10 mph. Temperatures will push into the low and middle 90's this afternoon as a high area of pressure builds over much of the country today. While rain chances will be relatively low, there will still be plenty of moisture to support spotty showers and storms this afternoon. Tonight, under mainly clear skies and light winds, temperatures will sink back into the 70's.

Up Next: This pattern will continue through the weekend will sunshine and hot temperatures dominating. Afternoon high's all weekend will be in the middle to even upper 90's for some, with feels like temperatures expected +103° each day. During peak heating hours, a spotty shower or storm may be spotted around southern Louisiana although the entire weekend as a whole will be mainly dry. Similar conditions will continue into the beginning of the next workweek. 

The Tropics: Tropical Storm Alberto is still ongoing in the Gulf of Mexico. No direct impacts are anticipated for south Louisiana, but Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for portions of northern Mexico and southern Texas. This storm is tracking west around 13 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50mph.

 

Another broad area of low pressure to watch in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico near Tropical Storm Alberto location, having a medium chance to organize over the next several days. Environmental conditions appear to be not as favorable for the disturbance but will be an area to watch as we head into next week.

The area of broad low pressure north of the Bahamas now has a medium chance of tropical development over the next week.  

- Emma Kate Cowan

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As the tropical moisture pushes westward towards Texas and Mexico, we will see a transition back to a drier weather pattern. This will keep rain chances to a low this week.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Some showers are still roaming around the viewing area but will begin to dissipate as daytime heating is lost. We should expect partly cloudy skies throughout the night with the low temperature reaching near 76°. Winds will still remain breezy, out of the east at anywhere between 10-15 mph. 

As we head into tomorrow, winds won’t be as breezy as they were on Wednesday, topping out around 5-10 mph. Partly sunny skies will push the high temperature near the mid 90s. There will still be potential for some spotty showers across the area tomorrow due to daytime heating.

St. James and Assumption parishes have been highlighted in a Wind Advisory until 7pm Wednesday evening.

Up Next: The drier pattern returns after the tropical moisture moves westward bringing our rain coverage down. We will see more sunshine as well as temperatures start to go back to the middle and possible upper 90s throughout the week and weekend. Moisture will still be around making it still feel humid. In addition, that moisture will make it possible for some spotty to isolated summertime showers to develop every day.

The Tropics: Tropical Storm Alberto is still ongoing in the Gulf of Mexico. No direct impacts are anticipated for south Louisiana, but Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for portions of northern Mexico and southern Texas. This storm is tracking west around 10 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40mph.

Another broad area of low pressure to watch in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico near Tropical Storm Alberto location, having a low chance to organize over the next several days. Environmental conditions appear to be not as favorable for the disturbance but will be an area to watch as we head into next week.

 

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Wednesday serves as a transition day this week as we will watch tropical moisture move to the west and slightly drier air take over from the east. Through the weekend we will see more sunshine and less rain. 

Today & Tonight: Elevated winds from the east early Wednesday will add a refreshing feel to the air. Conditions are not quite as muggy to start off the day as the highest atmospheric moisture amounts are now to the west of our area. Temperatures early Wednesday start off in the low to mid 70's and as we will see more sunshine today, it will help the region warm back into the low-90's this afternoon. Though we are trending drier, isolated shower activity should still be expected this afternoon, about 30% coverage anticipated for afternoon storms. Winds will remain quite breezy all day, anywhere between 10-25 mph. 

St. James and Assumption parishes have been highlighted in a Wind Advisory until 7pm Wednesday evening.

Overnight, winds will begin to die down a bit and with partly cloudy conditions, temperatures will fall back into the middle 70's by daybreak Thursday. 

Up Next: We will see a sunnier and drier pattern begin Thursday and stick around through the weekend. With less clouds and rain, temperatures will creep up to slightly above average temperatures each afternoon, into the middle and possible upper-90's for some. There will still be enough moisture present in the air to make things feel a bit warmer and allow for typical summertime pop-up storms to develop each day. 

The Tropics: Tropical Storm Alberto is still ongoing in the Gulf of Mexico. No direct impacts are anticipated for south Louisiana, but Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for portions of northern Mexico and southern Texas. This storm is tracking west around 10mph with maximum sustained winds of 40mph. 

Another disturbance appears to develop over the same region occupied by Potential Tropical Cyclone One this weekend. The overall environment will be conducive for gradual development as it moves northward or northwestward into early next week. For now, that region has a low chance of tropical development this weekend and early next week.

The Storm Station is also keeping an eye on an area of showers and storms located several hundred miles east of the Bahamas. There is a small chance of gradual development of this system as it drifts westward toward the Southeast Coast. For now, no major impacts are anticipated for Louisiana.

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– Emma Kate Cowan 

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Tropical moisture will soon push westward, allowing a pattern more typical of summer to take over. Drier, warmer, and sunnier days are ahead.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Remaining showers will fizzle out with the loss of daytime heating on Tuesday night. We'll keep mostly cloudy skies overnight with mild temperatures. Look for a low temperature near 76°. The stream of tropical moisture from recent days will nudge westward on Wednesday. This will result in some degree of sunshine peeking through the clouds. The added sunshine will push highs into the low-90s. Enough moisture will be present to spark isolated afternoon showers and storms. However, much of the day will be dry and not all spots will see rain.

Even though soon-to-be Alberto (see The Tropics section) will remain well to the southwest, the system will help enhance winds speeds locally. The wind should be noticeable on Wednesday, with sustained winds out of the east at 10-20 mph.

Up Next: The typical summertime pattern makes a comeback by the end of the week. Highs will climb into the mid-90s, winds will back off, and sunshine will take up more of the sky. We cannot rule out a garden variety pop-up storm or two each afternoon, but most stay dry from day-to-day.

The Tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone One is still ongoing in the Bay of Campeche. The "Potential Tropical Cyclone" term is a designation from the National Hurricane Center for systems that have yet to become tropical in nature, but will likely do so and make landfall within 48 hours. No direct impacts are anticipated for south Louisiana, but Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for portions of northern Mexico and southern Texas. This disturbance will likely become a tropical storm by Wednesday. Once that happens, it will take the name Alberto.

Another disturbance appears to develop over the same region occupied by Potential Tropical Cyclone One this weekend. The overall environment will be conducive for gradual development as it moves northward or northwestward into early next week. For now, that region has a low chance of tropical development this weekend and early next week.

The Storm Station is also keeping an eye on an area of showers and storms located several hundred miles east of the Bahamas. There is a small chance of gradual development of this system as it drifts westward toward the Southeast Coast. For now, no major impacts are anticipated for Louisiana.

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– Emma Kate Cowan 

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Rain and clouds will continue through midweek until ridging takes over, cranking the heat up again. 

Today & Tonight: A few showers will accompany the dreary morning conditions on Tuesday. Clouds will occupy the skies all day Tuesday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some of the storms could contain heavier downpours although widespread flooding remains unlikely. Temperatures today will begin in the 70's and warm only about 10°, into the middle and upper 80's this afternoon. Winds Tuesday will also be a bit breezy, between 10-20 mph. After nightfall, any rain activity is expected to dwindle, with mostly cloudy skies remaining in place. Overnight lows will return to the mid-70's. 

Up Next: The dreary weather pattern will take a drier, and in response, warmer, shift by mid-week. Wednesday will remain mostly cloudy, keeping an isolated chance for storms in the afternoon hours with sustained winds out of the E at 15-25 mph all day. Despite lack of sunshine Wednesday, high's will warm in to the low-90's. Thursday and through the weekend, sunshine will return to the Capital Region, drying us up and sending temperatures each day well into the 90's. We will see no relief from humid air over the next week, so while we do trend drier, we cannot rule out a summertime pop-up storm or two each afternoon.

The Tropics: A low pressure system in the Bay of Campeche has been designated Potential Tropical Cyclone One. This designation is used by the National Hurricane Center when a system has not officially become a depression or storm but is expected to with imminent impact to land. No direct impacts are anticipated for the Capital Area. However, increased tropical moisture surrounding this system will aid in additional development of showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday. Gusty winds up to 35mph are possible, especially near the coast. You can view the complete forecast and outlook, HERE.

An area of cloudiness and thunderstorms located several hundred miles east of the Bahamas is associated with a surface trough and an upper-level area of low pressure.  Environmental conditions could be conducive for some development of this system during the next few days while it moves westward or west-northwestward.  The system is forecast to approach the coast of the southeast United States on Thursday or Friday.

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– Emma Kate Cowan 

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In the midst of a wetter weather pattern, the Capital Area can expect healthy coverage in showers and thunderstorms through the middle of the week. Heat will be relatively muted thanks to the extra clouds and showers.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Beyond nightfall, showers and thunderstorms will gradually taper. Most of the nighttime hours will be dry. Low temperatures will settle out in the mid 70s due to humidity—the moisture left in place by earlier rain. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms initiating by mid to late morning. Like previous days, any thunderstorms will be capable of downpours that produce nuisance street and poor drainage flooding, but widespread and major issues are not expected. High temperatures will be limited to the upper 80s as a result of increased cloud cover and precipitation.     

Up Next: Deep tropical moisture will start to pull away from the Capital Area by the middle and end of the week. Wednesday through Friday will work out more like the typical summertime pattern. Enough heat and humidity will stick around to cause pop-up showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Coverage will be lower than the beginning of the week with generally isolated activity. Also, in line with the normal routine, showers and thunderstorms will diminish overnight. By the end of the week, high temperatures will rebound into the low to mid 90s as a result of more dry time and sunshine.  

The Tropics: A low pressure system in the Bay of Campeche has been designated Potential Tropical Cyclone One. This designation is used by the National Hurricane Center when a system has not officially become a depression or storm but is expected to with imminent impact to land. No direct impacts are anticipated for the Capital Area. However, increased tropical moisture surrounding this system will aid in additional development of showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday. Gusty winds up to 35mph are possible, especially near the coast. You can view the complete forecast and outlook, HERE.

An area of cloudiness and thunderstorms located several hundred miles east of the Bahamas is associated with a surface trough and an upper-level area of low pressure.  Environmental conditions could be conducive for some development of this system during the next few days while it moves westward or west-northwestward.  The system is forecast to approach the coast of the southeast United States on Thursday or Friday.

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

– Josh 

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Surge of Tropical moisture brings widespread showers and a break from the heat to kickoff the workweek. Keep raingear handy. 

Today & Tonight: With plenty of moisture in the atmosphere, showers and storms will begin to develop across the region after sunrise Monday. Coverage of rain will likely peak this afternoon with a good chance that everyone in the Capital Region will see rain. While flooding is not a major concern with this round of storms, heavier downpours could result in localized flash flooding, especially for poor drainage and low-lying areas. Showers during the evening could make for a messy commute home. Temperatures, thanks to the rain, will only warm into the middle 80's with cooler temps left behind rain storms. 

After sunset, rain coverage will drop drastically and mostly cloudy skies will remain. Overnight temperatures will reside in the 70's. 

Up Next: The steady stream of tropical moisture will continue into Tuesday. Coverage, while still on the higher side (near 60%), will not be as high as today. That deep tropical moisture starts to pull away from us by the middle and end of the week. There will still be enough moisture for typical summertime pop up thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. These will stay spotty, to isolated in nature. Because of the decreasing rain coverage, highs will rebound back to near the mid 90's on Thursday.

The Tropics: A large area of storms located over the Yucatan Peninsula will move over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico into next week. Conditions appear favorable for gradual development of this system. There is a high chance of tropical depression or storm formation by midweek. If the system were to reach tropical storm status (sustained winds 39+ mph), it would take the name Alberto.

The Storm Station believes that this system will remain well to the southwest of Louisiana. However, areas in northern Mexico and southern Texas should monitor the progress of the storm closely. Should the disturbance acquire tropical characteristics, find out first via the Storm Station mobile app.

Another area of low pressure is expected to form by midweek a few hundred miles northeast of the Bahamas. Conditions appear conducive for some development of the system as it drifts west, but overall odds appear low per the latest data. This disturbance would track west through Florida and hug the Gulf Coast. This is nothing to be concerned about as of now, but the Storm Station will keep a close eye on the system.

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- Emma Kate Cowan 

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