Weather Service Reveals Forecast for Easter Weekend

(KMDL-FM) If you live in South Louisiana, you might have to stop a minute to think about the answer to this question: "When is the last time it rained?" So far for the month of March, we've had just under four inches of rain reported at the Lafayette airport, so yeah, things have been pretty dry, but they are about to change.

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Over the weekend, much of South Louisiana was under a Fire Watch. Very similar to other weather watches, a fire watch means that conditions exist where a fire could break out and cause catastrophic damage. Fortunately, that didn't happen, but the area is still drier than it needs to be.

Is Louisiana In A Drought?

We aren't in the drought conditions we experienced just a year or so ago, but you can see why the State Fire Marshal's Office has concerns about anyone doing any outdoor burning.

I think we've established that the area needs rainfall. However, the timing for the holiday weekend isn't exactly what we were hoping for. And there is a potential for some severe storms over the next several days. However, that threat appears to be north of the I-10 corridor at least at this time.

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Forecasters say South Louisiana is currently enveloped by a warm tropical airmass. That airmass has abundant moisture, and because of the warmth and the moisture, there is instability. A series of disturbances will move across the area over the next few days. When they do, that is when the area will experience the greatest threat for showers and possibly thunderstorms.

The other weather feature we will be dealing with through the balance of the work week is fog. Expect foggy mornings all the way through Easter Sunday. The heaviest fog will occur right at daybreak and should burn off in the affected areas by 9 AM.

Rain chances appear to be the highest on two days this week. One of those days is tomorrow, Tuesday. Rain chances also appear to be elevated for Good Friday. This is where we will need to fine-tune our forecast as we move through the week.

What Is The Weather Forecast For Good Friday in Louisiana?

Good Friday is a popular day for family get-togethers across Louisiana, and many of those events are held outside. So, those planning for crawfish boils and other Good Friday observances should be aware that there is a threat of rain and storms, especially in the afternoon hours.

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As of now, it does appear that Easter Sunday will dawn with clouds in the sky and the threat of showers during the day. It does appear as though rain chances on Easter Sunday will be less than those on Good Friday.

As always, these forecasts are subject to change. Check back with us later this week for a more detailed look at the Good Friday forecast and the outlook for Easter Sunday.