severe storms

Much of Louisiana will be subject to a threat of severe storms and the potential for excessive rainfall as we move through the weekend.

The National Weather Service says a threat of severe storms Saturday could cause problems for Mardi Gras parades and events planned this weekend.

Showers and storms could reach severe limits across Louisiana later today. Flood watches and warnings have already been posted for portions of Louisiana this morning.

A strong cold front and a strengthening system in the Caribbean will affect Louisiana's weather next week. Severe storms and tropical downpours can't be ruled out.

Louisiana we are not done with strong storms and severe weather. More severe storms are possible from Lake Charles to Lafayette and Baton Rouge.

Severe weather will move into Louisiana on Sunday with the potential for strong storms expanding statewide by early Monday morning.

Severe storms will bring big changes to the South Louisiana forecast ahead of this weekend's Mardi Gras parades.

Record heat but big changes on the way.

Almost all of Louisiana is ready for another cool down. It looks as if that is coming this weekend. Here's how cool we're expecting it to get.

Acadiana's best chance for strong storms will come later this afternoon about the time most of us are picking up kids from school or leaving the office.