Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	29.75 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	17 Jun 9:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Jackson LA

Flood Watch June 17, 10:43pm until June 19, 07:00am

Tornado Watch until June 18, 06:00am

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Flood Watch

Tornado Watch

Flood Watch June 17, 10:43pm until June 19, 07:00am
Tornado Watch until June 18, 06:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 78 °F
Heavy Rain
then Partly
Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Juneteenth

A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph.