Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	10 Aug 4:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Baton Rouge LA

Today
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 94 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.