KATC StormTeam 3 Weather BLOG

The storm system that spans from the Rockies through the plains and down through Mexico is getting it’s act together with mostly moderate rains confined mainly to eastern Texas and western and northern Louisiana.  I expect about and inch or two of rain tonight in areas that don’t need it…in the same area that received 15-20” last week.  The QPF folks continue to wrestle with models that remain at odds, plus we are all not too sure where the remant moisture field of TS Paul will go.  There will be a possibility of another 4-7” in the same previously drenched region through tomorrow night and early Friday.  Very bad news for our friends in Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana.  Much of Acadiana will likely see 2-3” with isolated amounts likely higher especially in the northern and western portions of Acadiana.  Flood and Flash Flood Watches of been hoisted across the region since our saturated grounds won’t take much more than 3” before becoming problematic.  Activity should be scattered in nature tonight but will become more widespread by tomorrow evening.  Then a significant squall line will likely develop late tomorrow night and sweep across Acadiana during the very early morning hours of Friday.  This squall will likely produce severe weather to our north and west but there will be enough dynamics to produce wind-damaging storms and possibly isolated tornadoes close to home…so be on the look out late tomorrow night.  The weekend still looks fair and cool, but showers could return for Halloween, but hopefully be out of here by trick or treat times.