Drought conditions have worsened in Louisiana, with some of coastal areas of the state now in a severe drought, according to data released Thursday.

It's the third week Orleans Parish has reported moderate drought conditions, according to the the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Parts of Orleans Parish have been abnormally dry since March 10, with moderate drought conditions starting March 31.

This week, the state continued to dry out. Drought conditions spread north and part of St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes reported severe drought conditions, according to the report.

"There is a very tight gradient setting up going inland from the Gulf Coast as these coastal areas continue to miss out on any precipitation and have had above-normal temperatures too," the authors of the report wrote.

As of Tuesday, 54% of Louisiana had drought or drought-like conditions. A year ago at that time, it was only 19%.

Rain in the forecast?

Southeast Louisiana may get some relief this weekend. Thunderstorms are likely, with some of them possibly severe, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain is possible Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See the full forecast.

See the full drought report for the state.