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 >

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 Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 18 Jun 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Baker LA

Flood Watch June 18, 11:58pm 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 18, 11:58pm until June 19, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    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%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

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

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

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

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
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 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph. 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. 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 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 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 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Baker LA
 30.59°N 91.14°W
10:53 pm CDT Jun 18, 2026
11pm CDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 25, 2026
 
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