No significant rain in the outlook for the next 7-10 days means additional drying for Louisiana.
Drought continues to plague most of Louisiana and has markedly intensified in parts of the state over the past 30-60 days. A wholesale lack of rainfall coupled with continued above-normal temperatures have maintained elevated ET rates over the past two months or more.
Read MoreAfternoons in the 90s remain in the forecast this week, but a cold front will deliver cooler temperatures for the weekend.
Read MoreSummer is not ready to give up its season grip as highs in the 90°s will be common this week.
Read MoreA tropical disturbance in the Gulf could begin affecting Louisiana as early as Friday night as Invest 92L becomes better organized and forecasters watch for possible tropical storm or hurricane development.
Morning satellite imagery Tuesday showed a noticeable increase in thunderstorm activity around the system compared with Monday as it continues organizing over the southwestern Gulf.
Read MoreSeveral inches of widespread, beneficial rain is expected as our next front approaches later this week.
Read MoreEvidence is mounting that a strengthening El Niño could bring a notably different weather pattern across U.S. farm country this winter, with wetter conditions favored across parts of the southern tier. At the same time, portions of the northern Plains and Rockies could trend warmer and drier.
Read MoreFranklin Parish Greg Kincaid says the ongoing drought has given him a mixed bag of results over the last few months. He says rain is much needed for cattle and hay farmers.
Read MoreTropical Depression Five formed over the northern Gulf Monday afternoon and is expected to strengthen before reaching the southwest Louisiana or Upper Texas coast Tuesday.
The National Hurricane Center designated the system Tropical Depression Five in its 1 p.m. Monday advisory.
Read MoreThe weather has been hot and dry lately for most of Louisiana, and as a result, there is a burn ban for several parishes across the state.
Read MoreA burn ban is now in effect across Webster Parish due to drought conditions, very high fire danger, and extreme temperatures and heat indices.
Read MoreLouisiana farmers suffered an estimated $112 million loss as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur last month. Avoyelles, St. Landry and Rapides Parishes accounted for 90% of total losses. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Avoyelles received 29 inches of rain in less than 24 hours.
Read MoreAs the summer weather heats up, forecasters have a bit of good news about hurricane season.
Colorado State University has reduced the amount of expected tropical systems for the Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Read MoreA summer pattern of 'hot 'n humid' will be the rule for all of Louisiana through the upcoming 7 days. Scattered to numerous showers and t-storms are in the forecast for Tuesday but it turns drier (and a little hotter) for most communities (especially the northern half of the state) after Tuesday and into the weekend.
Read MorePresident Donald Trump last week approved Louisiana’s request for $8.6 million in federal aid for the damage caused by Tropical Storm Arthur last month.
The storm dumped record rainfall on Avoyelles Parish and the surrounding areas, causing widespread flooding. It also generated numerous tornadoes across southeast Louisiana.
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