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Louisiana Severe Storm Threat More Likely Sunday
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Lake Charles needs to build a roller coaster on their campus near the Lake Charles, Louisiana airport. This would be indicative of the kind of not-quite spring weather that South Louisiana has been experiencing since January.
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Residents of Louisiana have experienced a mixed bag of rain, storms, and even freezing conditions over the past month and half and now it appears as if the state’s weather pattern has made the shift to what we are used to for this time of year.
Friday night was particularly stormy across the southern half of the state. Those storms affected northern and central Louisiana earlier in the day but the I-10 corridor didn’t really see the strongest storms until right around sundown on Friday.
National Weather Service Says Saturday Should be Much Quieter
The official forecast from the National Weather Service has confirmed that Saturday should not be a bad day as far as the weather conditions go across South Louisiana. Rain chances for Saturday during the day and well past midnight Saturday night are calling for a 30% chance of a passing shower.
Forecasters in Lake Charles made a special note in their forecast presentation that suggested there will be strong storms arriving in the area but as of now the forecast timing predicts that bad weather won’t arrive until almost dawn on Sunday morning.
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Just to be clear, we’re not saying there won’t be a shower or storm on Saturday, but the most likely time for strong storms will come in the overnight hours and during the day on Sunday. Below is Storm Prediction Center’s graphical forecast for expected storms on Sunday.
As you can see that marginal threat of severe storms includes the entire I-10 corridor from southeastern Texas through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida too. There is a frontal boundary that is expected to linger right along the coast, that will be the catalyst for showers and storms Sunday and Sunday night. The National Weather Service has put the probability of rain and storms at 90% for Sunday and Sunday night.
This “break in the forecast” should bode well for revelers who want to enjoy Lafayette’s Patty in the Parc on Saturday evening, the Wearing’ Of the Green in Baton Rouge, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New Orleans. We can’t promise you won’t get a few raindrops on your shamrock during those events but, based on this revised forecast you shouldn’t have that big of an issue during the day and into the evening hours.
Patty in the Parc
And while the forecast does look a lot more promising for outside events today, you will still want to be weather aware. Make sure you have our station app downloaded.
You may turn on alerts for Breaking News and Weather, this will advise you of any change in weather conditions for where you are. Be safe, and enjoy your weekend. And get ready for a bit of a chill to return to Louisiana for next week.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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