Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Partly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.84 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Apr 7:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Port Allen LA

Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 68 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 50 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.