Rain headed towards Acadiana

Heaviest rain is pulling away from Houston and moving towards Acadiana. Widespread rain should be in place over Acadiana by noon with rain pulling away by 3pm. An isolated stronger storm or two is possible south of I-10, but more than likely the strong storms will remain offshore. Much of Acadiana should see 0.75" to 1.75" of rain...much like Houston did this morning.

A very active weather pattern will continue through the next several days (likely through early February). After a mostly settle weekend, a windy, rainy/stormy Monday is in store as a strong storm system lifts through the Plains. Wind gusts to 30-40 mph are expected along with another 1-2 inches of rain. There is the potential for an elevated risk of tornadoes if a severe threat materializes, but its still too early to tell where that will end up.

We should see another frontal system by late week or early next weekend. This system looks less stormy/rainy, but it could kick off what's likely going to be the coldest period of the winter. Things are lining up to allow for one or more shots of cold Canadian (possibly Arctic) air to spread down the Plains and towards the Gulf Coast mid to late month. Its still too early to tell how cold. It could just be a freeze or two all the way south of I-10 with a hard freeze inland, or it could be much colder. Also, with a very active southern storm track, we should have a better than normal chance of some wintry precipitation. The risk is very low, but higher than normal....and normal is super low. It should be a wild few weeks of forecasting. Feel free to send me comments or questions.

Stay dry and God Bless.