Rain to inundate Louisiana, Mississippi
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L have declined as the system continues moving westward across the Gulf Coast, producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Hurricane Center.The system is expected to continue moving westward across the northern portion of the Gulf,
Invest 93L is expected to move onshore in Louisiana later today. Will it be a depression? Tropical Storm Dexter?
Likening the system to a merry-go-round, Pilié said weather forecasting models Thursday showed the storm doing a full loop around the southeast U.S. before circling back to the Gulf Coast, bringing increased rain chances and the potential for tropical development late next week.
The National Hurricane Center once again dropped the likelihood of formation for the tropical system hovering just offshore of Mississippi to 30% in the next two to seven days.
Invest 93L is currently churning in the Gulf and is expected to pick up a bit of steam before it makes landfall in Louisiana early Thursday afternoon.
Invest 93L will move westward over Louisiana on Thursday. The western Florida Panhandle will see minor impacts through Saturday.
The heaviest rains are expected to instead take aim at the Acadiana area, but flash flooding will be an issue there and in New Orleans and Baton Rouge metros. Here's more.
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WSPA 7News on MSNTropical Depression could form off FloridaAn area of low pressure continues to move west across the Florida Panhandle as it brings rain and thunderstorms mainly south of its center, the National Hurricane Center said.