Severe Storms Expected Across Southeast Louisiana Today

Southeast Louisiana faces a level two, or slight, risk of severe weather beginning Friday afternoon and continuing into the overnight hours, with damaging winds, hail, and localized flooding possible, though the tornado threat remains low. Early Friday is expected to be mostly dry with some fog, but thunderstorms and heavy downpours may develop later in the day, potentially impacting events like Jazz Fest and other outdoor activities. Rain chances increase Friday night into Saturday morning, but a return to drier and more pleasant weather is expected by Sunday and Monday before another round of storms becomes likely later in the week.