Storms will begin on Christmas Day, with the greatest threat occurring on Thursday

As for the weather, Christmas Eve will thankfully be relatively calm as the main line of storms approaches from northwest Louisiana. It will be a little breezy and there is little chance of a bit of a breeze here and there before midnight.
Lows will be warmer again this evening. We expect lows to only fall into the upper 50s this evening, we may even stay in the lower 60s. It will be warmer tomorrow even outside of the rainy periods, an area could cool down a bit, with highs likely to be around 70°. The cold air definitely hasn’t stayed, so unfortunately it feels like Christmas.

Tonight I’ll also be following Santa’s journey around the globe for your little ones! I will send a special message to all viewers that it’s time to go to bed at the 10 p.m. show.

However, showers will develop in Louisiana overnight and tomorrow morning, bringing a slight risk for a few isolated thunderstorms.
Currently, models do not agree on exactly which areas these showers will occur. Fortunately, washouts will not occur throughout the day and flooding is not expected, although gusty winds are possible at times. It’s a good idea to have overnight warnings in case one of these storms takes advantage of a favorable environment to cause potential damage.

There is a higher chance of severe weather on Thursday. The risk level for Acadiana is 1 to 2 out of 5. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the weather after your vacation. It is also possible that this will be updated as it depends on factors not yet determined by models. We will monitor these storms closely and keep you updated on the latest developments. Download the KATC Weather App to stay up to date!