From the National Weather Service office in Shreveport:
Here is the latest update on what is now Tropical Depression Nicholas from the National Hurricane Center. Additional slow weakening is expected overnight, although periods of moderate to at times heavy rainfall will continue over Central and Southern LA.
And here is our local forecast through Saturday:
Wednesday-A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night-A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday-A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night-A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday-A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night-A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday-A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
