Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Light Rain

79°F

26°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	17 Jul 8:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Merrydale LA

Flood Watch July 17, 09:01am until July 19, 01:00am

Flood Advisory until July 17, 10:45am

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Flood Watch

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Flood Watch July 17, 09:01am until July 19, 01:00am
Flood Advisory until July 17, 10:45am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 86 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.