BATON ROUGE — A large portion of south Louisiana is under an enhanced risk for severe storms on Saturday, with tornadoes and damaging winds posing the biggest threat.
A significant portion of southern Louisiana faces an enhanced risk for severe storms on Saturday, with tornadoes and damaging winds posing the greatest threats.
Approximately five million people across eastern Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi are under a tornado watch. Scattered storms began moving through the region Saturday morning, prompting tornado warnings in parts of the Felicianas near Zachary. These storms are expected to persist through the evening, according to the National Weather Service in New Orleans.
Although the exact timing remains uncertain, forecasters predict isolated thunderstorms with damaging winds and the potential for tornadoes by Saturday afternoon. A more widespread storm system is anticipated to move through the area Saturday evening, bringing heavy winds and isolated tornadoes. The NWS has rated the risk for damaging winds and tornadoes as a level 4 out of 5.
The highest risk for severe weather is expected along and north of the I-10/12 corridor, particularly in the Florida Parishes and southwestern Mississippi.
Areas south of I-12 are under a slight risk for severe weather, but severe storms and tornadoes remain possible.
A cold front will clear out the severe weather by Sunday, ushering in cooler and more pleasant conditions. Another, stronger cold front is forecast to arrive later next week, with morning lows dipping into the 30s and highs reaching only the 50s.
SATURDAY
Morning fog, with a 60-70% chance of scattered storms throughout the day. Severe storms are likely.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy and mild as storms clear, with less humidity and highs in the 60s.
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