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After a sunny start Louisiana's work week will take a stormy turn on Tuesday and then below freezing temperatures return to the state by midweek.

The National Weather Service says a threat of severe storms Saturday could cause problems for Mardi Gras parades and events planned this weekend.

Showers and storms could reach severe limits across Louisiana later today. Flood watches and warnings have already been posted for portions of Louisiana this morning.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service say much of Louisiana will be at risk for strong storms, flooding rains, and possible tornadoes on Thursday.

The National Weather Service has released detailed information on what time cities in Louisiana can expect strong storms on Sunday. Here's the outlook.

Big changes are coming in Louisiana's weekend weather forecast. The National Weather Service says Louisiana should prepare for severe storms by Sunday.

Hurricane Rafael will push a lot of moisture into Louisiana this weekend just as a cold front arrives. This could put a damper on some weekend plans.

Remain weather aware this evening into Tuesday morning.

Low lying areas of Louisiana should be on notice, the next 48 hours could include heavy tropical downpours and potential flooding along the I-10 corridor.

A new tropical trouble spot and a significant change in Louisiana's weather pattern will affect the your plans during these final days of July.