WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM JAY GRYMES, STATE CLIMATOLOGIST 7.7.26

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A summer pattern of ‘hot ‘n humid’ will be the rule for all of Louisiana through the upcoming 7 days.  Scattered to numerous showers and t-storms are in the forecast for Tuesday but it turns drier (and a little hotter) for most communities (especially the northern half of the state) after Tuesday and into the weekend.

PLEASE be extra careful outdoors … as the heat will combine with abundant mid-day sunshine at times to add another 5° to 15° to the reported hourly heat index values … remember, that heat index is the ‘feels like’ temperature in the shade.

Fortunately, severe weather will not be a significant issue although one or two strong t-storms will be possible along with isolated heavy downpours where rogue storms develop and remain in place.

As for the tropics, the news out of NHC is good as is the extended outlook from the CPC: at this time, Atlantic Basin tropical development appears unlikely through the next 10-15 days.

Thanks/Courtesy:

Local NWS forecast offices serving Louisiana: SHV, JAN, LCH & LIX

NWS Weather Prediction Center

NWS Storm Prediction Center

NWS Climate Prediction Center

NWS Water Prediction Service