NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Residents in Southeast Louisiana can anticipate scorching and principally dry climate over the subsequent few days, with solely a slight probability of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

A ridge of excessive strain extending from Texas is preserving the area dry and heat, resulting in lower-than-usual humidity ranges for this time of yr.

On Sunday, temperatures are forecasted to begin within the low to mid-70s and climb into the mid-90s by the afternoon. Though will probably be scorching, the dry air in place will assist hold warmth index values—the “appears like” temperature—between 100 and 105 levels, which is comparatively low for the realm throughout the summer time.

The dry circumstances are resulting from sturdy subsidence, which is stopping vital rainfall from growing. Nevertheless, there could also be a number of remoted showers or thunderstorms alongside the coast within the afternoon.

By Monday, the ridge of excessive strain will start to weaken barely, permitting for a bit extra moisture to return to the realm. It will push warmth index values nearer to advisory ranges, although most areas will doubtless keep slightly below the brink for a warmth advisory. Highs will once more attain the mid-90s, with a number of scattered showers and thunderstorms doable within the afternoon.

Because the week progresses, the ridge will settle straight over the area, bringing a extra typical summer time climate sample with it. This implies scorching, humid days with afternoon thunderstorms turning into extra widespread, particularly alongside the coast. Temperatures will stay within the mid to higher 90s, and the humidity will push warmth index values as much as round 110 levels by midweek.

Whereas aid from the warmth is feasible within the type of afternoon showers, residents ought to nonetheless take precautions to remain cool, particularly as warmth advisories could also be issued later within the week.

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