Storms in the forecast through tomorrow, storm chances diminish for the weekend

Storm chances will increase by this evening as a wave of energy moves in from southeastern Texas. Like yesterday, some storms could be strong and produce frequent lightning and locally heavier rainfall.

Rain chances will linger into the evening hours, especially across northern areas of Acadiana and central parts of the state. For your Thursday, rain chances will be in the 50% range during the afternoon hours. Temperatures once again peaking in the mid-80s during the afternoon.

By Friday, some changes will start to occur. A ridge of high pressure will build in from the south, which should begin to shut down rain chances. Both the surface frontal boundary, and the jet stream of moisture/energy, will get pushed northward. This will bring rain chances into the isolated range by Saturday and Sunday. With the ridge building, temperatures are expected to be much hotter. High temperatures could flirt with the upper 80s both Saturday and Sunday.

Nice weather looks to continue into the early parts of next week.