Severe Thunderstorms Likely Across Much of the Great Plains; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

Widespread severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, tornadoes (a few of which may become strong) and damaging winds are likely to develop across portions of the Central U.S. this evening. Strong to severe storms will also be possible in the Mid-Atlantic. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions are possible for much of the central and southern High Plains today and Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 30.54°NLon: 91.15°WElev: 69ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 15 Apr 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Merrydale LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 67 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 85 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 70 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    High: 85 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 70 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 87 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 70 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 88 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 68 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Merrydale LA
 30.5°N 91.12°W
6:36 pm CDT Apr 15, 2024
7pm CDT Apr 15, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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