Rainy & gusty Sunday morning through afternoon

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A rainy and stormy start is expected for Sunday in Southeast Louisiana, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms moving through the region. Gusty winds up to 40 mph are also forecast, prompting a Small Craft Advisory. The rain is expected to taper off by the afternoon, but the wet weather could impact the final day of the French Quarter Festival.

Why it matters

The severe weather could disrupt outdoor plans and events across the region on the last day of the popular French Quarter Festival. The rain and wind also pose risks for boaters and could cause minor damage, though the rainfall totals are not expected to significantly impact the ongoing drought conditions.

The details

According to the FUTURECAST model, the first round of showers and storms will arrive as early as midnight on Sunday, with a brief break around 4 a.m. A second round of storms will then move in between 7-9 a.m., primarily impacting the North Shore. The Mississippi counties could see some minor storms around 11 a.m. before the wet weather tapers off by 2 p.m. and the sunshine begins to return. While some areas to the west could see over 2 inches of rain, the New Orleans metro area is only expected to receive around 0.50 inches, which will not provide much relief from the ongoing drought conditions.

• The first round of showers and storms will arrive as early as midnight on Sunday.
• There will be a brief break in the showers around 4 a.m.
• The second round of storms will move in between 7-9 a.m., primarily impacting the North Shore.
• The Mississippi counties could see some minor storms around 11 a.m.
• The wet weather is expected to taper off by 2 p.m.

What’s next

The Small Craft Advisory will be in effect from 3 a.m. on Sunday through noon on Monday, so boaters should take precautions during this time period.