Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall From the Southern High Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be possible over the next few days from New Mexico to Texas, into western Mississippi. Additional heavy rainfall over previously saturated soils may lead to flash and urban flooding. Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible across portions of the Midwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from May 12, 07:00 PM CDT 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

71°F

22°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	NE 10 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 May 7:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Plaquemine LA

Flood Watch until May 14, 10:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until May 14, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Tue
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph.