Relief from high temperatures while welcomed does not address the continuing drought conditions that we have experienced across the state for most or all the 2026 growing season. While dry conditions are certainly affecting our grazing and forage production, it has been helpful regarding protecting the quality and harvest of other row crops. However, it seems that everyone looks forward to some rainfall to provide some relief from the dry conditions.

Afternoons in the 90s remain in the forecast this week, but a cold front will deliver cooler temperatures for the weekend.

Summer is not ready to give up its season grip as highs in the 90°s will be common this week.

A 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.

Several inches of widespread, beneficial rain is expected as our next front approaches later this week.

Evidence 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.

Tropical 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.

The 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.

A burn ban is now in effect across Webster Parish due to drought conditions, very high fire danger, and extreme temperatures and heat indices.