Will your Halloween costume need a raincoat? Showers could return to southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi on Saturday, just in time for the spooky holiday.
As of Thursday morning, rain could begin around midday Saturday or during the afternoon. A few thunderstorms are also possible. The exact timing will vary by location.
What about trick-or-treating?
Showers remain possible Saturday evening, so families should have a backup plan for outdoor festivities. We’re still working out where rain will develop and which neighborhoods could see dry breaks.
Keep your plans for now, but check the forecast before heading out. If you hear thunder, move indoors and wait for the storm to pass.
Halloween will feel warm, with afternoon temperatures around 80 degrees in New Orleans. Rain chances continue Saturday night, with a few showers and storms possible Sunday.
Why is rain returning?
More moisture will move into the area as a weather disturbance approaches from the west. That will help showers and a few thunderstorms develop after our long dry stretch.
Some of that moisture is tied to Pacific system Vance and is moving through Mexico and Texas. Vance itself is not forecast to make landfall in Louisiana.
Are severe storms expected?
The current setup does not look favorable for severe storms Saturday. Still, lightning and passing downpours could interrupt outdoor activities.
What we’re watching
The biggest question is how much rain will overlap with Saturday evening’s candy hunt. We’ll keep updating the arrival time, rain coverage and chances for dry breaks as Halloween gets closer.
Check back with WDSU First Warning Weather for the latest forecast before heading out.
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