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.

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 May 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Wilson LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 85. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. 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 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Wilson LA
 30.86°N 91.14°W
6:21 pm CDT May 31, 2024
10pm CDT May 31, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 7, 2024
 
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