Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	16 Jul 1:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Zachary LA

Flood Watch until July 19, 01:00am

Heat Advisory July 16, 02:47pm until July 16, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Heat Advisory

Flood Watch until July 19, 01:00am
Heat Advisory July 16, 02:47pm until July 16, 07:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 92. Heat index values as high as 106. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.