Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Apr 5:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Port Allen LA

Today
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 65 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 48 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Patchy fog between 2pm and 5pm. Steady temperature around 65. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Patchy fog between 9pm and midnight. Low around 55. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.