Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	13 Jul 8:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Plaquemine LA

Today
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 93 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.