Hot and humid....storm chances increasing...TD 5 in the Gulf

Our Wednesday forecast is a hot and humid one with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values over 100 and even over 105 at times in some spots. Take it easy out there. I expect there to be the chance of a few late-day storms, and the chances for storms might actually be a little greater this evening.

Tomorrow, a frontal boundary sags into the area from the north, and in turn, our chances for scattered storms increases. It will still be fairly hot though with highs in the mid 90s in many places.

The placement of that front will play a large role in the specifics of our weather Friday into the weekend. At this point, I will back down highs Friday into the upper 80s to around 90 with that front sliding a little farther south. Friday will still feature good chances of scattered showers and storms.

For Saturday, high pressure will wedge down into our area from the north, and we will likely see lots of clouds and the chance of some showers at times with highs in the upper 80s. Look for scattered showers and storms Sunday with highs in the upper 80s.

I will maintain daily scattered storm chances Monday through Wednesday next week with highs in the lower 90s.

TD 5...

Tropical Depression 5 looks pretty unhealthy this morning. There remains at least some chance this could become a tropical storm at some point today. If it does, the name will be Danielle.

TD 5 will likely make a landfall later tomorrow or very early Friday in southeastern Louisiana or Mississippi. The biggest issues with this system will likely be rain for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

The remnants of TD 5 could wind up enhancing our shower and storm at some point late this weekend or early next week.