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Tuesday PM Forecast: steamy each day before another punch of August storms

Tuesday PM Forecast: steamy each day before another punch of August storms

Posted 2:37 PM 8/25/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will develop across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi each day through the week. Certainly, the rain is beneficial to lawns and gardens and in nixing out maximum heat. However, be aware of brief delays to the evening commutes (More)

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Monday PM Forecast: Severe threat over for now, more storms ahead this week

Posted 4:59 PM 8/24/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

ALL CLEAR — the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms has ended for the Capital Area. Even so, there are more storm chances in the forecast, offering a cooldown every now and then.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Following a round of afternoon thunderstorms, cloud cover (More)

8/23/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: Summer's not done, but gusty storms likely to bring cooling relief

Posted 5:12 PM 8/23/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

After weeks of intense heat, a pattern shift will bring some welcome relief. Though summer isn't quite done yet, a boost in storm activity will help take the edge off the heat.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Sunday’s isolated thunderstorms will quickly fade during the (More)

8/22/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: Intense heat continues well into next week

Posted 6:03 PM 8/22/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Intense and dangerous summer heat will continue for the 2nd half of the weekend with highs in the upper 90s. Pop-up storms will be possible but the vast majority will stay dry.

A Heat Advisory takes over on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM for feel-like temperatures reaching up to 112 (More)

8/21/2026

Threat of severe weather is over, a very hot weekend ahead

Posted 8:20 PM 8/21/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Once thunderstorms fade overnight, dangerous summer heat will take center stage. Some late-day relief from showers may become increasingly possible later in the week.

A Heat Advisory takes over on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM for feel-like temperatures reaching up to 112 degrees. (More)...

8/20/2026

Thursday PM Forecast: feels-like temperatures push 113 degrees, pre-weekend storms possible

Posted 5:39 PM 8/20/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

An increasing drought situation will get little relief from showers and thunderstorms, though the best chance of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast will come on Friday. Additionally, repeat heat shows no signs of letting up and will drive the feels-like temperatures to between 105 and 113 degrees (More)

8/19/2026

Wednesday PM Forecast: Beating the heat remains a daily challenge

Posted 4:43 PM 8/19/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The heat just won’t quit. Summer marches onward with lows in the mid-to-upper 70s and scorching highs in the upper 90s. Rain might provide occasional relief, but it doesn’t dominate the forecast.

Another Heat Advisory will be in effect area-wide from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday (More)

8/18/2026

Tuesday PM Forecast: One week of intense heat down, and still more to come

Posted 6:06 PM 8/18/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Late-afternoon thunderstorms will offer the only relief from the unrelenting heat. Even then, the heat does not disappear. Very warm mornings in the mid-to-upper 70s will give way to scorching afternoons in the upper 90s throughout the Storm Station 7-Day forecast.

A Heat Advisory will be (More)

8/17/2026

Monday PM Forecast: Heat continues to stack up, storms offering occasional relief

Posted 5:43 PM 8/17/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The heat shows no signs of letting up as the new workweek begins. Very warm mornings will continue to transition into scorching afternoons. There is a slightly better chance of catching a hit-or-miss thunderstorm, but that doesn’t mean the heat will disappear.

A Heat Advisory will be (More)

8/16/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: Extreme Heat Warning issued once again, rain chances remain limited

Posted 5:22 PM 8/16/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

For the third day in a row, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Monday. Make sure to slow down if outside and drink plenty of water! There will be a handful of cooldown showers and storms but most will stay dry.

Tonight & Tomorrow: We have seen spotty to (More)

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