NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A broad space of low strain over the Gulf of Mexico will convey some adjustments to our climate as we head into the weekend.
Persistent east winds will strengthen by way of Saturday, resulting in rougher seas and Small Craft Advisory circumstances on the water. These easterly winds may also push Gulf water onto our east-facing shores, which suggests minor coastal flooding is anticipated alongside components of southeast Louisiana—together with the tidal lakes—and into Hancock County, Mississippi. Water ranges might rise 1 to 2 toes above regular throughout afternoon and early night excessive tides Friday by way of Sunday.
On the identical time, rain probabilities will step by step improve. The coast will see probably the most moisture, the place scattered showers and storms are doubtless, whereas areas farther inland (like southwest Mississippi and round Baton Rouge) will stay comparatively dry till late Saturday. Highs each Friday and Saturday ought to keep within the mid-80s, near common for early October.
One of the best probability for widespread rain arrives Sunday because the low strikes inland. Heavier downpours can be doable close to the coast, with lighter rain as you go north. Additional inland, rainfall quantities look very small north of I-12. Cloud cowl will hold temperatures cooler, with highs within the decrease 80s.
By early subsequent week, excessive strain returns, rain probabilities diminish, and temperatures climb again into the higher 80s to low 90s.
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