Hot and More Humid Today, Heavy Storms Possible this Evening
Much of the weather this Thursday will be mostly cloudy, hot, and more humid as temperatures climb into the upper 80s. A few showers are possible too. Heavy storms are expected after 5:00 pm and could last through much of the evening.
Models are showing heavy and intense thunderstorms arrive this evening into Acadiana. The HRRR model shown above has another strong line of storms moving through Lafayette around midnight tonight. The threat for severe weather is lower compared to Monday's event but damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail are possible again. Also, localized flash flooding is a possibility too as rainfall rates could be high.
A second batch of heavy storms is possible Friday afternoon along with another low risk for severe weather within our area. Overall, two day rainfall totals for Acadiana will be 3 to 5" inches with isolated higher amounts.