More summer weather today, Erin weaker but likely to strengthen later Sunday

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Summer weather sticks around today as temperatures rise fast, reaching the 90 degree mark by lunchtime. The morning remains rain-free as sun and clouds mix. This afternoon, pop-up showers and thunderstorms will help bring some cooling relief to parts of the area as highs reach into the mid 90s. Any rain around settles for the evening hours as we drop into the 70s with clearing skies and high humidity.

In the tropics, Hurricane Erin remains a major hurricane this morning. Overnight, it battled with an Eyewall Replacement Cycle that weakened its winds and rose pressure in the storm. Erin has increased in size and is expected to regain some strength today as the forecast calls for it to become a Category 4 hurricane once again. From here, models are confident that it will turn to the north and split the difference between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast. The worst of the impacts will remain away from land. but the Outer Banks of North Carolina could get passing squalls and gusty winds. The entire East Coast will see large swells and a rip current risk through this week. Elsewhere, another tropical wave following Erin also has a chance of development later this week, but we have plenty of time to monitor it and there are no threats to Acadiana.

Locally, the summer weather pattern is sticking around. High pressure to our north will help keep temperatures toasty but also allow for a few cooling storms each afternoon. Highs will be in the low and mid 90s each day through next weekend.

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