Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until May 18, 07:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	29.76 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	17 May 9:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Port Allen LA

Flood Watch May 17, 09:59am until May 18, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 17, 09:59am until May 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Sat
Flood Watch
Today
High: 85 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10am and 11am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.