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Tuesday's torrential rains could return today as forecasters have placed all of South Louisiana at risk for excessive rainfall today.

The National Weather Service has taken the current cold snap into consideration and is rethinking the snow potential for Louisiana this winter.

As Louisiana heads back to school Mother Nature is ramping up the rain chances. Some of those downpours could create chaos at bell times next week.

Forecasters say the changes might creep in unnoticed at first but when they arrive they could bring pain, suffering, and even loss of life to Louisiana, Texas, and a large portion of the country.

Flooding rains prompt watches and warnings for much of Acadiana and the I-10 corridor this morning.

Gusty winds, small hail, flooding rains, and the threat of tornadoes, that's why South Louisiana can expect during the day on Tuesday as we wrap up May with a week of very unsettled weather.

Another round of severe storms is forecast for Louisiana later today and tonight. Below freezing temperatures will move into the state following the storms.

After a sunny start Louisiana's work week will take a stormy turn on Tuesday and then below freezing temperatures return to the state by midweek.

The National Weather Service says a threat of severe storms Saturday could cause problems for Mardi Gras parades and events planned this weekend.

Showers and storms could reach severe limits across Louisiana later today. Flood watches and warnings have already been posted for portions of Louisiana this morning.