National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Baton Rouge LA

Flood Watch May 13, 10:16pm until May 14, 06:00am
High Wind Warning May 13, 10:16pm until May 13, 11:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Flood Watch
...
  •  
    Flood Watch May 13, 10:16pm until May 14, 06:00am
    High Wind Warning May 13, 10:16pm until May 13, 11:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

    Click HERE for Details

  • Tonight

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Click Map For Forecast
Disclaimer
Map Legend

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Baton Rouge LA
 30.45°N 91.12°W
Last Update:
9:57 pm CDT May 13, 2024
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT May 13, 2024-6pm CDT May 20, 2024
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation