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.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	NE 8 mph
Barometer	29.89 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Apr 7:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Greenwell Springs LA

Today
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 68 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 51 °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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Patchy fog between 9am and 3pm. High near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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. Patchy fog between 8pm and midnight. Low around 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 47. 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 51. Calm wind.

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 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.