Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from June 20, 12:00 PM CDT until June 20, 06:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	20 Jun 10:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Brusly LA

Heat Advisory June 20, 12:00pm until June 20, 06:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 87. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph.