Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SE 13 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.74 in (1007.0 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	18 Jun 2:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Village Saint George LA

Flood Watch June 18, 03:52am until June 19, 07:00am

Tornado Watch until June 18, 06:00am

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Flood Watch

Tornado Watch

Flood Watch June 18, 03:52am until June 19, 07:00am
Tornado Watch until June 18, 06:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 76 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 76. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Juneteenth

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 109. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.