Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Partly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 16 Jul 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Baton Rouge LA

Flood Watch July 16, 04:34pm until July 19, 01:00am
Heat Advisory July 16, 04:34pm until July 16, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
Heat Advisory
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    Flood Watch July 16, 04:34pm until July 19, 01:00am
    Heat Advisory July 16, 04:34pm until July 16, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Calm wind.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  High near 89. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 77 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Thunderstorms likely before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 77 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 89. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Thunderstorms likely before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Baton Rouge LA
 30.45°N 91.12°W
3:41 pm CDT Jul 16, 2025
4pm CDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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