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Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 17 Jun 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Baton Rouge LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 86. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 86. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Baton Rouge LA
 30.47°N 91.15°W
Last Update:
10:30 am CDT Jun 17, 2024
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2024
 
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