Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Warning in effect from June 19, 09:57 AM CDT until June 20, 06:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	20 Jun 12:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Bayou Current LA

Flood Warning until June 20, 06:00pm

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Flood Warning

Flood Warning until June 20, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Sat
Flood Warning
This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

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

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.