Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.89 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	18 Jun 11:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Merrydale LA

Flood Watch June 19, 12:12am until June 19, 07:00am

Heat Advisory June 19, 10:00am until June 19, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Heat Advisory

Flood Watch June 19, 12:12am until June 19, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Fri
Flood Watch
Overnight
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.

Juneteenth

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.