Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	31 May 11:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Plaquemine LA

Overnight
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.