Invest 93L is expected to move onshore in Louisiana later today. Will it be a depression? Tropical Storm Dexter?

Invest 93L is likely to make landfall in Louisiana as a tropical rainstorm, with a low chance of strengthening into a tropical depression. Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding are expected along the north-central Gulf Coast.

Rounds of rain and showers are expected to continue into the weekend, with local high water and flash flooding concerns also persisting.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves, including two in the Caribbean. Tropical wave 1: A far eastern Atlantic tropical wave is near 30W from 17N southward, and moving west at 11 mph.

It's a good idea to open your windows, throw on light and loose fitting clothing, grab your sunglasses, and pack extra water as you get ready to head out the

The chance of a passing shower or storm will continue through late evening due to a broad southerly flow from a tropical disturbance in the region.

The heat dome, a strong area of high pressure in the upper levels, is building to the south and east of Kansas, and this will set the tone for our weather forecast over the coming week. Closer to the high, south and east sees hotter, drier weather. Less hot and sometimes stormier conditions reside to the north and west.

A new mission set to blast off for low-Earth orbit will study magnetic storms around the Earth and learn more about how they affect our atmosphere and satellites.