katc weather

The warm dry weather is about to be replaced by showers, thunderstorms, and the potential for some significant rainfall totals.

Flashes of lightning and rumbles of thunder should give way to much calmer conditions across Acadiana for most of the coming work week. A Tornado Watch continues for Iberia, Lower St. Martin and St. Mary parishes until 6am

Rain and heavy thunderstorms are expected to return to the area by this afternoon. There is a possibility of severe weather in the area as well.

Gusty winds, a rumble of thunder and some heavy downpours can be expected through the evening hours today.

It looks like a wet start to the work week in Acadiana. Sunshine will return tomorrow but more rain will be in the forecast by Wednesday night.

If you didn't like the cold, you're going love the spring. A warmer than normal springtime is forecast for Acadiana and a chance of showers could change your weekend plans

Irish Springlike conditions will greet guests who are planning to attend Patty in the Parc on Saturday.

An upper level system and approaching cold front will combine to bring a good chance of rain and much cooler temperatures to the area in the next 24 to 48 hours.

The temperature in Lafayette fell from 68 degrees at midnight Sunday to 47 degrees by 3am.

Parades roll at 12:30 in Lafayette, 1pm in Youngsville , and 2pm at Lake Fausse Point today, will you need an umbrella or some sun screen?

Rain chances are small and temperatures will be springlike for the weekend parades. Rain and cooler weather will move in before Fat Tuesday. We have the latest forecast for you.

Forecasters are suggesting you know where you umbrella is at least for the next several days. Rain chances will be rather high and in the forecast at least until Wednesday.

A wintry mix of sleet and some snow moved through the area yesterday. Temperatures are below freezing this morning and there is a chance of precipitation. Does that mean a frosty Friday or is there some sunshine in our future?

Friday morning you might need your sunglasses, Friday night you might need your umbrella. Saturday morning you might need a boat, Saturday afternoon you might need your sunscreen. That's the way the weather goes this time of year in South Louisiana. Here is your weekend outlook.

Typical Summer weather for South Louisiana but a slightly better than average chance of afternoon thunderstorms early in the week.

The outlook for the heart of Festival International, Thursday through Sunday, appears to be better than average.

If ever there was a sound that could be described as Monday, this would be that sound. Turn up your speakers and sing along with the magic sheep.