NEW ORLEANS WEATHER AND STORM CENTER

Local radar, storm alerts and forecasts for SE Louisiana

Clouds in the morning should break and make for a sunny day today, according to the National Weather Service. Expect highs in the mid 80s and lows tonight in the upper 60s.

A light sweater may come in handy this morning, but temperatures will warm up later, making for a great day for outdoor activities.

There's a 20 percent chance for showers this morning, but then skies will clear and a sunny day is ahead, according to the National Weather Service.

Satellite imagery of thunderstorms formed in a low pressure system in the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico indicates the formation of the 13th tropical depression of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center announced this morning.

Today's forecast calls for numerous thunderstorms in advance of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service.

An umbrella may come in handy as there's a slight chance for thunderstorms today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

Residents should make plans to spend at least part of the weekend outdoors, with mostly sunny and cool weather on tap, according to the National Weather Service.

Its shaping up to be another nice day again today, with temperatures expected to reach the low 80s today, with lows tonight around 60, according to the National Weather Service.