The coolest air of the season is on the way to Acadiana with temperatures similar to what we may experience in early December while a catastrophic hurricane is raking Jamaica and on to Cuba later tonight.

In the near term, a cold front will likely spark scattered showers and thunderstorms for Acadiana this Tuesday evening with prime-time for activity mainly between 7 and 10pm. Rob Perillo/KATC

The Storm Prediction Center has increased the odds of a few severe storms for Southwest Louisiana and portions of Acadiana for activity that could produce isolated damaging winds and hail, perhaps, an isolated tornado.

Rob Perillo/KATC

As of late this afternoon, a Tornado Watch was issued for the northwestern parishes of Acadiana through 10pm...but the watch may not last that long here.

Rob

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