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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 2 Jul 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Norwood LA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Norwood LA
 30.93°N 91.03°W
Last Update:
1:57 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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