Louisiana weather

South Louisiana and Southeast Texas are no strangers to active hurricane seasons, and this year's could be more active for the Gulf Coast.

Don't put the gumbo pots or jackets away just yet if you're in the Deep South, one more cold front could bring frost to the area.

High winds and hailstones pounded Louisiana parishes on Tuesday. The National Weather Service says later this week we could see a repeat performance.

Showers and a few storms will usher in colder temperatures, gusty winds, and an increased fire danger across Louisiana during the day on Wednesday.

One thing folks in Louisiana love to debate on social media is school closures and here's one day to discuss.

The weather is going to be wet, for sure. But how cold will it get in Louisiana?

Severe weather is not rare in Louisiana but this particular kind of forecast is rarely made when identifying a potentially dangerous weather situation.

Have you ever heard anyone say "Wow...it's raining frogs, worms, and birds"? Probably not, but people have said it because it has happened...several times in Louisiana.

A "Fire Weather Watch" issued earlier this week has been extended by the National Weather Service as the dry conditions continue across Acadiana.

It is no secret that the summer of 2023 has etched its scorching mark in the history books, as one of the hottest and driest summers on record here in Louisiana. With over a month's worth of triple-digit days, residents across the state are now left wondering if this searing heat is a precursor to an equally extreme winter.

By now you have probably heard the news, gumbo weather is on the way to Louisiana. Or so we thought. As much as we want to be excited and start getting our sweaters ready something tells us this might be too good to be true. Believe me, we desperately want this Louisiana summer to be far behind us but now all eyes are on Chief Meteorologist Rob Perillo after a Facebook post he made.

The problem? Excessive heat and drought conditions make lighting fires a bad idea.

The National Weather Service is warning residents that it's not just hot - it's dangerously hot.

Those storms can produce high winds, hail, and frequent lightning across Louisiana.

If you have to drive along the I-10 corridor while this weather system is moving through, you may need to delay your trip or find an alternate route.

Temperatures across much of the south have been up and down in recent weeks, but it is about to get really cool.

As severe weather passes through South Louisiana, photos and videos of the impact have circulated on social media. As the weather continues across the region, updates will be made to this story with more information throughout the day.

State Climattologist Barry Keim said this is not unusual for Louisiana. Summer is here and we just have to "grin and take it."