The change in forecast was a welcomed development as the New Orleans area steels itself for the approaching heart of the hurricane season.

New Orleans forecast: sunny with chances of rain and thunderstorms, highs around 90°F, light winds, and typical summer humidity.

As a tropical disturbance passes through, an elevated threat of flooding will continue through Friday with high tropical humidity in place

Heat indices, or "feels-like" temps, in New Orleans and Baton Rouge could reach anywhere from 108 to 112 degrees. Other affected areas include Slidell, Hammond, Houma, Gulfport and Pascagoula. Actual high temperatures are expected to be between 93 to 97 degrees.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie shows you where any lingering showers and storms were at the time of the broadcast and how hot and humid it was then dives into the hi resolution weekend forecast showing you when and where storms are likeliest and how hot and humid it gets.

Here in New Orleans, there is some standing water in flood-prone areas, as we have seen heavy rain on and off throughout Thursday. That is as we brace for more rain into the weekend. WDSU Reporter Shay O'Connor was live from Chef and Downman in New Orleans East,

A Flood Watch has been issued for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi due to potential excessive rainfall and urban flooding.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie shows you how much rain has already fallen, then gets into the forecast into and through the weekend showing you how much more rain is going to fall, when the flood risk lessens,

The residents in New Orleans are gearing up for heavy rainfall as weather forecasters predict it could get 10 inches of rain from tropical system. A series of flood watches were in effect across southern portions of Louisiana and Mississippi,