Summer heat today with a few storms, drier air for Sunday

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – After a humid start to the day, we will see temperatures warm under partly cloudy skies. This afternoon, highs will be in the low and mid 90s before storms develop, mainly south of I-10, along a weak front. This front will sweep through the area leading to drier conditions heading into tonight. Skies will clear of clouds as drier air settles in. Low temperatures will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s with a nice northerly breeze. Sunday will start out with dry conditions and that will stick around into the afternoon. We will also see a mixture of sun and clouds, but the good news is that rain is not expected.

In the tropics, we are watching two areas of interest. The first is an area of low pressure north of Puerto Rico that will likely become Fernand within the next day. As it heads northward, it is expected to strengthen. Models show that this system should miss Bermuda to the east, but they will definitely get some impacts before it heads out into the northern Atlantic. The second is a tropical wave that is approaching the Lesser Antilles in the next few days. It is not expected to develop in the next week, but as it gets further into the Caribbean, conditions improve for development. We will watch this one, but there is no concern for any impacts at this point.

Locally, we will see dry conditions continue through Monday before rain chances return Tuesday. Better rain chances arrive Wednesday along another front. This front could bring drier and potentially some cooler weather for next weekend.

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