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 Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	17 Jun 9:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Baker LA

Today
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 89 °F
Breezy.
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 86. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, 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 10 to 15 mph.

Juneteenth

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

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