Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.10 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	13 Jul 9:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Walker LA

Today
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 94 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.