Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until May 14, 10:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.81 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	13 May 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Clinton LA

Flood Watch May 13, 12:41pm until May 14, 10:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 13, 12:41pm until May 14, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Tue
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.