Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until May 14, 06:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	E 12 G 17 mph
Barometer	29.79 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	13 May 1:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Merrydale LA

Flood Watch May 13, 02:18pm until May 14, 06:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 13, 02:18pm until May 14, 06:00am
NOW until 6:00am Tue
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 15 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.