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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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	SW 10 mph
Barometer	29.83 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	18 Jun 8:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Wilson LA

Flood Watch June 18, 09:00pm 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, 09:00pm until June 19, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Fri
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Juneteenth

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.