Weekend Weather Warnings: What You Need to Know

A Stormy Start

South Louisiana is in for a wild weekend. A storm system is on its way, bringing two rounds of thunderstorms.

• First Round: Expected later this morning and early afternoon.
• Second Round: More intense, arriving overnight, with potential for damaging winds and brief tornadoes.

Game Day Challenges

Planning to head out for the big games?

• Southern's 4 p.m. kickoff or LSU's 6:30 p.m. game? Pack a poncho.
• Showers and storms likely through the afternoon.
• Keep an eye on the radar and have a safe spot to duck into if lightning strikes.

Overnight Storms

• The next line of storms expected later tonight, hopefully missing the games.
• Expect gusty winds and heavy downpours overnight.

Sunday Outlook

• A mix of sun and showers.
• Temperatures reaching a comfortable 80 degrees.
• By late Sunday night, all rain will have cleared out, making way for a quieter start to the week.

Monday and Beyond

• Monday: Warm but less humid, with highs around 80.
• Tuesday: Another cold front brings cooler and drier air.
• Highs in the 60s.
• Lows dipping into the 40s north of Baton Rouge.
• The rest of the week looks pleasant and seasonable.

Tropical Storm Melissa

• Strengthening in the central Caribbean, expected to become a hurricane.
• Could reach major hurricane status before hitting Jamaica early next week.
• Slow-moving system could cause catastrophic flash flooding and damaging winds.
• Forecast to turn north early next week, heading toward eastern Cuba, the southeastern Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.