KATC StormTeam 3 Weather BLOG

An interesting weather pattern continues to evolve Wednesday for Acadiana as a vigorous upper level disturbance should ignite storms here Wednesday afternoon into the evening hours.  The Storm Prediction Center continues to have us hatched in for a slight risk of severe weather Wednesday, but per their wording in today’s assessment the probability of the severe weather threat remains in question.  Veering upper level winds, jet orientation and upper level instability are all quite favorable for severe storms, however low level instability, lack of a surface focus and quality of the moisture returning to the area are questionable.  The bottom line is that showers and storms will likely get fired-up during the afternoon across Acadiana and will likely continue into the evening hours.  The main threat mode of any severe storms should bein the form of damaging winds and large hail with the cold pocket aloft (especially for Wednesday evening).  Isolated tornadic activity cannot be ruled out.  Therefore expect either a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch to be issued for a good part of the area when the storms start firing up.  Stay with KATC for the latest…