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Significant Heavy Rainfall Expected Across South Florida Today; Severe Weather Possible in the Midwest

A High Risk (level 4 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall is in effect for portions of South Florida today. Rainfall rates between 2-5 inches per hour will likely lead to considerable flash and urban flooding. Across the Midwest, scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing very large hail, severe wind gusts and tornadoes are possible this afternoon into the early evening hours. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 13 Jun 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Merrydale LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Merrydale LA
 30.47°N 91.1°W
Last Update:
3:16 pm CDT Jun 13, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Jun 13, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 20, 2024
 
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