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Mild next couple of days/Severe threat late Tuesday, early Wednesday/ Much colder pattern to follow

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LOWS TONIGHT: UPPER 50s/LOWER 60s
HIGHS MONDAY: 60s/70s

DISCUSSION

Mostly cloudy and mild start to the week Monday. Temperatures will struggle to get out of the 60s into the afternoon.

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High temperatures

NEXT WEATHER MAKER (large upper-level low and associated surface cold front) arrives late Tuesday heading into Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.

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GRAF model

There is going to be a threat for severe storms with this system.

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Severe storm risk

Potential hazards here in Acadiana include damaging winds and the possibility of a couple isolated tornadoes.

However, the dynamics for a few stronger tornadoes is going to be more favorable for areas to the north.

Additionally, there is a slight risk for excessive rainfall, so we'll have to monitor for the potential of flash flooding in certain areas.

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Rainfall estimates

A MUCH colder pattern will then take shape for the remainder of the 10-day period.

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CPC outlook

We'll be talking highs in the 50s/60s and lows in the 30s/40s.

Get those jackets and coats ready to go!

Have a great week.

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