KATC StormTeam 3 Weather BLOG

Plenty of moisture in the Gulf will return to Acadiana in the form of rain and thunderstorms.  Some of the rain may get heavy for a while.  Coastal sections may see up to 3 or 4 inches of rain, while the rest of the Acadiana area will see an average of 1-2″.  Low pressure at the surface will roll inland into Texas, so the threat of a tropical system developing appears to be less likely.  That low combined with a ridge of high pressure over Florida will squeeze the pressure gradient over Louisiana.  Winds will increase to the 15-20mph range, and more Gulf moisture will ride in on that strong southerly flow.  The low will fill in late Sunday, so rain chances will go down by the end of the weekend.  The tropics have been quiet, which is typical for July, but usually we start to pick up more activity in August.  Some of the models are hinting that things will be getting more active after the first full week in August…stay tuned and stay dry!