GULF COAST — A significant line of heavy rain and thunderstorms is sliding east-northeast across the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rainfall, loud thunder, and rattling windows to communities across Louisiana including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Houma. The atmosphere driving this system is loaded with moisture while carrying virtually no stability, allowing the rain line to sustain itself as it pushes across the region. Houston and Beaumont to the west are also feeling the effects as the system continues its eastward crawl.
Heavy Rain Line Sliding ENE Across Gulf Coast With High Moisture Fueling the System
The radar presentation shows a well-organized and elongated line of heavy precipitation pushing east-northeast across the Gulf Coast corridor. Moisture levels across the region are running high, providing the rain line with a steady fuel source to maintain intensity as it slides through Louisiana and surrounding areas…