KATC StormTeam 3 Weather BLOG

As promised, this weekend was wet and gloomy, and yesterday in some spots quite stormy.  In addition to the 2-4” rainfall area-wide, there were numerous reports of high winds offshore and there was possibly a tornado late yesterday morning associated with a severe storm that ripped through coastal Vermilion and Iberia Parishes.  Doppler imagery certainly shows a mesocyclonic cell that was capable of producing a tornado and or up to 100mph winds.  Damage was reported around the Port of Iberia but fortunately the cell decreased in intensity as it advanced farther inland across more populated areas.  The rest of this week will bring seasonably cool weather with mostly sunny skies.  Another front will allow skies to cloud late Wednesday with a few sprinkles through Thursday morning.  We may see some light showers again late Friday into Saturday, but the chances of measurable rainfall should hold off until Sunday when a more dynamic front moves through the area.  Expect highs near 60 tomorrow and the mid-upper 60s for the rest of the week while overnight lows stay cool in the 40s and 50s.  We could see temperatures well into the 70s Sunday before another cool down for next week.