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Mostly sunny today, but rain is on the way later this week

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Enjoy the dry, sunny skies today, as rain is on the horizon! We can expect another warm afternoon with temperatures reaching the upper 80s. It might feel a bit breezy, with southeast winds around 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.

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After more than a month without rain, Acadiana is finally in for a change! The best chances for precipitation are forecasted for Thursday and Friday.

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In terms of rainfall, the most significant amounts will be seen in northern Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, where they could receive between 4 to 5 inches. Here in Acadiana, we may see beneficial rain with totals ranging from 0.25 to 1 inch, and isolated spots could receive up to 2 inches.

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Looking at the tropics, there’s currently one disturbance with a 40% chance of developing. A low-pressure system is expected, and if it continues to develop, a tropical depression could form by the weekend. Thankfully, it remains situated in the Caribbean Sea.

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Follow Meteorologist Breyanna Lewis for further updates.