Southeast Texas is bracing for a rainy Labor Day weekend with showers and thunderstorms expected to persist from Thursday through early next week, particularly south of the US-59 corridor where rainfall totals could reach 2-8 inches. The National Weather Service warns of increased rain chances on Friday, especially along coastal areas, which may lead to street flooding. In East Texas, scattered storms are also anticipated throughout the holiday weekend, with temperatures in the lower to middle 90s but moderated by cloud cover. Meanwhile, New Orleans is transitioning from a hot, dry spell to a stormy pattern, with rain chances increasing significantly on Thursday and Friday due to tropical moisture from the Gulf. This weather change is seen as beneficial following a notably dry August, although heavy rain and gusty winds are possible. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring low chances of tropical development in the Atlantic and Caribbean that could contribute to the heavy rain threat.