Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. 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

76°F

24°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	E 10 mph
Barometer	29.74 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	13 May 4:53 pm CDT

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Greenwell Springs LA

Flood Watch May 13, 05:44pm until May 14, 06:00am

Severe T-storm Watch until May 14, 12:00am

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Flood Watch

Severe T-storm Watch

Flood Watch May 13, 05:44pm until May 14, 06:00am
Severe T-storm Watch until May 14, 12:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 75 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Steady temperature around 75. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.