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Storm clouds bubbled up and boiled over across Louisiana yesterday with severe storms and torrential downpours. There could be even more storms today.

Forecasters have placed a large portion of Louisiana at risk for severe storms today. Residents could also face issues with high heat indices and smoke.

The threat of severe storms and tornadoes looms large for much of Louisiana on Thursday and Friday.

Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and several other Louisiana cities are at an enhanced risk for severe storms, flooding rains, and potential tornadoes today.

The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center say the threat of severe storms and tornadoes will increase across Louisiana today and tonight.

The National Weather Service has fine-tuned Thursday's severe weather potential for all of Louisiana. Much of the state is at risk for strong storms today.

Severe weather watches and warnings have been posted for many Louisiana parishes early this Monday as a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moves across the state.

As Louisiana finds itself in the path of severe weather it is important to understand the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service have upped the threat level for a severe storm outbreak in Louisiana over the next 24 to 48 hours.

The potential threat for severe storms will be followed by much cooler temperatures later this week.

Spring storms will factor into the beginning of Louisiana's work and school week. It looks as if none of Louisiana's 64 parishes will dodge high wind and heavy rain.

The National Weather Service says the threat of strong to severe storms across Louisiana is even more likely than first thought. Here's the timing on the storms.