A RED FLAG & EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT MONDAY
An extremely hot week is ahead for Acadiana.
In fact, all-time record highs will be challenged both Wednesday and Thursday (Record in Lafayette is 107°).
The "coolest" day of the week comes on Monday (100 degrees) as cloud cover and winds increase due to a tropical disturbance passing south of the area.
Due to the hot and dry conditions along with gusty easterly winds Monday afternoon, a red flag warning has been issued for most of the area.
A quick passing tropical shower could be possible, but rain chances will remain isolated (20%).
I know we have said it several times this summer, but please stay cool and hydrated out there as highs push the 104-108° range Tuesday-Thursday!
TROPICS
Now two tropical storms in the Atlantic basin--Emily & Franklin.
Both do not present a threat to the Gulf nor Acadiana.
Not out of the ordinary to see activity picking up since we're entering the peak of the season.
Stay with KATC for all your weather and tropics information
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