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For residents of South Louisiana it's not a question of if it will rain but more a question of how much it will rain. The National Weather Service has updated the rainfall forecast.

Forecasters say portions of Louisiana should prepare for a lot of rain over a short period of time later today. Here's where forecasters think the deluge is most likely to occur.

A rumble of thunder can signify a violent storm's approach but the weather worry you need to be concerned with this week doesn't usually make a sound.

The cities of Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Iberia, Morgan City and Houma could experience torrential downpours this afternoon that could lead to flash flooding.

Forecasters say the changes might creep in unnoticed at first but when they arrive they could bring pain, suffering, and even loss of life to Louisiana, Texas, and a large portion of the country.

Flooding rains prompt watches and warnings for much of Acadiana and the I-10 corridor this morning.

Heavy thunderstorms are rumbling across parts of Louisiana this morning. Much of the state will be at risk for severe storms for the next several days.

National Weather Service forecasters say Louisiana can expect more strong to severe storms with gusty winds and small hail throughout the course of the day on Wednesday.

Gusty winds, small hail, flooding rains, and the threat of tornadoes, that's why South Louisiana can expect during the day on Tuesday as we wrap up May with a week of very unsettled weather.

If a beach trip is in your plans for this Memorial Day Weekend make sure you're aware of what the rip current risk will be for where you'll be putting your toes in the water.

Summertime is upon us, we have deluge or drought? Here's what the Weather Service is expecting for Louisiana.

National Weather Service spotters are reporting rainfall amounts in excess of six inches across many Louisiana parishes. See where the heaviest rain has fallen and where the heavy rain will fall today.

The entire state of Louisiana is under a Flood Watch through Thursday. There is also a threat of severe storms today too. Here's when the worst of the weather will affect where you live.

Flooded streets and the potential for gusty winds, tornadoes, and hail highlight Louisiana's weather week this week. Here is when the worst of the weather will likely be moving through your hometown.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of Louisiana on notice for a very dangerous weather situation later today and into early Saturday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding severe weather and potential flooding across Louisiana this morning.

Why are severe weather watches and warnings not reaching nearly half a million Louisiana residents? The answer might be difficult to translate.

Louisiana weather forecasters are using descriptive and ominous language to describe the weather event that should move across the state tonight and Saturday.

Louisiana is bracing for another potential round of strong storms and severe weather this weekend. Here's the timing on when to expect the worst weather.

Another round of severe storms is forecast for Louisiana later today and tonight. Below freezing temperatures will move into the state following the storms.