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Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Jun 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Greenwell Springs LA

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 86. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 86. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 10 mph.
Juneteenth
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east 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 95. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Greenwell Springs LA
 30.56°N 91.01°W
Last Update:
6:52 am CDT Jun 17, 2024
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2024
 
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