Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Light Rain

77°F

25°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jul 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Westminster LA

Flood Watch July 17, 06:36pm until July 19, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch July 17, 06:36pm until July 19, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Sat

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  High near 86. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 86. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Westminster LA
 30.43°N 91.07°W
6:21 pm CDT Jul 17, 2025
6pm CDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 24, 2025
 
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