Rain chances will ramp up for Acadiana by Wednesday ahead of a cool front that should deliver more pleasant temperatures and humidity Friday into the weekend.

In the near term, expect another warm and humid night leading into a hot and humid Tuesday.

A few scattered, hit or miss, afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday with rain chances near 30-40%. Rob Perillo/KATC

Highs Tuesday will be near 90°, but with dew points climbing into the mid-upper 70s, the heat index will likely exceed 100° during the early afternoon.

The chances of showers and storms should improve to at least 60% Wednesday into Wednesday night, ending early Thursday.

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Do not look for a whole lot of rain, but rain totals of 1/2-1" will be possible, and is much needed across the ar

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