Scattered rain and heat expected in Acadiana this week

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – After a humid start to the day, temperatures warm quickly through the day reaching the lower 90s in the afternoon. A few storms will develop, but much of the area will stay rain-free today. Tonight, any rain comes to an end as temperatures settle in the 70s.

Sunday will see similar conditions around the area with hot temperatures in the afternoon but there will be a better rain chances. Showers and storms should be more scattered in nature allowing for some cooling effects for Acadiana.

In the tropics, dry air and wind shear continue to prevent any tropical development and no tropical activity is expected through the next 7 days.

Locally, we will be watching an increase in rain chances next week as a weak cold front settles across the area. This will lead to widespread daily storm chances with some heavier rainfall possible towards midweek. The good news with the rain chances is that temperatures will remain cooler in the upper 80s for highs.

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