Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 25 Apr 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Monticello LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Monticello LA
 30.47°N 91.02°W
2:08 pm CDT Apr 25, 2026
3pm CDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm CDT May 2, 2026
 
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