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Severe Thunderstorms in the High Plains and Upper Midwest; Excessive Rainfall Along the Texas Coast; Dangerous Heat Wave From the Midwest to the Northeast

Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue through Monday evening in the northern Plains and shift to the central Plains and Upper Midwest Tuesday. Hail and damaging winds will be the main threats. A system in the Western Gulf Coast will bring multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to the Texas coast the next several days. A long duration heat wave will bring impacts to the Midwest and Northeast. Read More >

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 85%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Jun 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Merrydale LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 81. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    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 85. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °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: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 81. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
Merrydale LA
 30.5°N 91.12°W
Last Update:
4:22 pm CDT Jun 17, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2024
 
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