Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from June 19, 10:00 AM CDT until June 19, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	19 Jun 8:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Baton Rouge LA

Heat Advisory June 19, 10:00am until June 19, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Juneteenth
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 112. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 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 slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.