Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Ryan Field (KBTR)

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	12 Aug 10:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Denham Springs LA

Today
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.