Tornado watch with possible severe weather today

There is a possibility for severe weather in the area today. A tornado watch in effect through 3 p.m.

“The forecast for Saturday will be active throughout southeast Louisiana,” said WWL-TV meteorologist Brooke Laizer.

In addition to morning fog, thunderstorms could create dangerous conditions.

“There’s a possibility of damaging wind gusts and hail,” as well as long-track tornadoes,” Brooke said.

Detailed Forecast:

SATURDAY:

AM fog. Mostly cloudy. 80% chance scattered showers and storms. Severe storms possible. Warm, humid. Low: S 67, N 66. High: 78.

SUNDAY:

Partly cloudy. Mild, less humid. Low: S 62, N 57. High: 71.

MONDAY:

Partly cloudy. Mild, nice. Low: S 52, N 47. High: 71.

NEW YEARS EVE:

Partly cloudy. Mild, nice. Low S 58, N 55. High: 72.

NEW YEARS DAY:

Partly cloudy. Chilly. Low: S 48, N 41. High: 61.

THURSDAY:

Frost possible north. Cold. Mostly sunny. Breezy. Low: S 44, N 36. High: 57.

FRIDAY:

Frost possible north. Chilly. Mostly sunny. Low: S 43, N 35. High: 60.

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