Storm Warning Issued: Afternoon Showers Expected, Weekend Drier Ahead

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A series of thunderstorms currently affecting Texas will shift towards southwestern Louisiana during the latter part of Wednesday afternoon.

Additional thunderstorms might form during the later part of the day before a more significant storm system arrives in our region. In summary, we can expect showers and thunderstorms to occur this afternoon with a possibility of severe weather as well. The main concerns will come from damaging winds and large hail produced by the most powerful storms; however, there remains a slight chance for tornadoes.

Temperatures will rise rapidly during the morning hours and might climb into the upper 80s based on the amount of sunlight available before thunderstorms move in. The higher the temperatures soar, the more likely it becomes for these storms to escalate to severe conditions.

It’s probable that we’ll experience more batches of thunderstorms up until Friday. Predicting their exact timing is quite challenging since it relies heavily on where they form initially. However, keep in mind that it won’t be raining throughout the entire day; instead, expect intermittent spells of isolated showers and stormy conditions.

A mild cold front will arrive in our region by late Friday and might pass through, causing a minor decrease in humidity over the weekend. During this season, such fronts typically do not lead to substantial temperature variations, aside from early mornings. Currently, the prediction includes a 20% probability of rainfall for the upcoming days; however, should drier air prevail, it may completely inhibit precipitation.

Humidity levels will swiftly rebound by early next week due to the resurgence of southerly breezes.