Forecast Discussion
Today
Friday AM forecast: Quiet start, stormy finish to the weekend
Posted 5:20 AM 6/5/2026 by Dave Baker
A weak tropical low moving toward the Louisiana coast will bring increasing rain coverage through Saturday before conditions slowly improve later in the weekend. While tropical development is not expected, the system will deliver periods of heavy rain, gusty (More)
Yesterday
Thursday PM Forecast: weekend brings heavy storms, possible nuisance flooding
Posted 3:40 PM 6/4/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A weak storm system from the Gulf will bring tropical moisture and numerous showers and thunderstorms to the Baton Rouge Area this weekend. One day will be more active than the other, even bringing a chance for some minor flooding.
Weekend T-Storms: heavy at times (More)
6/3/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: temporary drying for parts of Capital Area
Posted 5:04 PM 6/3/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A cold front will clear some of the humidity and thunderstorms out on Thursday. However, the change will be temporary, with a big swing back in the other direction expected for the weekend.
Weak Front: brief dip in humidity, daily rain coverage
Weekend (More)
6/2/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: weak front to put slight dent in humidity, daily rain coverage
Posted 8:18 PM 6/2/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
While showers and thunderstorms will remain a part of the forecast over the next seven days, some days will have less activity than others. A weak front will tamp down showers and even humidity later this week.
Mid-Week Front: brief dip in humidity, daily rain coverage
(More)...6/1/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Daily mix of heat and storms; hurricane season officially underway
Posted 5:38 PM 6/1/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Summer's familiar pattern is locking in, featuring a daily mix of heat, humidity, and pop-up storms. Hurricane season is also underway, though the tropics fortunately remain quiet for the time being.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will (More)
5/31/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Back to the summer routine of heat, humidity, and pop-up storms
Posted 5:42 PM 5/31/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
It’s the classic recipe for a Louisiana summer: warm temperatures, high humidity, and pop-up storms. This will be the routine moving forward, though a frontal system might make things a little interesting around midweek.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Evening showers will (More)
5/30/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Expect continued heat & humidity, a few pop-up storms possible
Posted 5:47 PM 5/30/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The weather pattern is turning very "summer-like" as we head into the month of June! Heat, humidity, and pop-up storms are in the forecast through the end of next week.
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5/29/2026
Friday PM Forecast: The heat engine cranks up as rain coverage decreases
Posted 6:03 PM 5/29/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Get ready to sweat! As rain coverage goes down this weekend, temperatures will rise. High humidity will cause it to feel close to 100 degrees at times!
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5/28/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: Rain chances dropping; weekend heat index topping the triple digits
Posted 5:38 PM 5/28/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Rain chances are dropping over the next couple of days, meaning extra dry time for any outdoor plans. As rain clears out, heat will move in, sending feels-like temperatures into the triple digits over the weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Don’t be surprised if an (More)
5/27/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: Storm chances set to ease in the coming days
Posted 9:42 PM 5/27/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Though storms remain in the forecast, finding more dry time outside may prove to be an easier task as the weekend draws near. Just keep in mind that the heat and humidity aren’t going anywhere, at least until a front tries to move in early next week.
Tonight & (More)
5/26/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: Another wave of storms targeting Capital Area, FLOOD WATCH issued
Posted 9:51 PM 5/26/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (More)...