Flood watch, possible severe weather Saturday

Jared Silverman gives the 10 p.m. forecast on Saturday, April 15.
Published: Apr. 15, 2023 at 6:51 AM CDT|Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today could be a busy weather day. A Flood Watch will be in effect from 10 a.m. through 7 a.m. Sunday for the possibility of localized flooding.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15(wafb)

Our area is also highlighted by the SPC for a level two “slight” risk of severe storms from mid-morning through tonight.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15(wafb)

The primary threat will be damaging winds, but isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15(wafb)

There is an 80% chance of showers and storms today into overnight, ending from west to east early Sunday morning.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15(wafb)

Rain amounts should range between one to two inches, with a few locally heavier amounts possible. Sunday is shaping up to be a nice day, becoming mostly sunny by midday if not sooner. Highs will be in the seventies the next few days. Monday and Tuesday both look dry and nice.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, April 15(wafb)

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