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Sunday PM Forecast: Hot and humid for now, slight relief in the future
Posted 5:16 PM 5/18/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Expect much more of the same heading into the new workweek. Things will get a bit more interesting by Wednesday, as a front slides into the region. Read on for more information.
Through Tuesday: The summer-like weather pattern will continue into early next week. Highs (More)
Yesterday
Saturday PM Forecast: Hot and humid through Tuesday, changes midweek
Posted 5:47 PM 5/17/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Hot, humid, and dry weather will continue through Tuesday. A cold front will move through Wednesday, bringing a line of showers and storms, followed by more comfortable conditions through the end of the week.
Through Tuesday: We’re stuck in a pattern that feels more (More)
5/16/2025
Friday PM Forecast: first steamy weekend of the year, front expected next week
Posted 4:57 PM 5/16/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
While we don’t expect heat advisory conditions (108°F or higher), “feels like” temperatures could still touch 100°F during peak afternoon hours this weekend. Since this is our first stretch of summer-style weather, it’s important to take the usual (More)
5/15/2025
Thursday PM Forecast: heat is on, first streak of 90 degree days upon us
Posted 5:09 PM 5/15/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
On Thursday, Baton Rouge Metro Airport reached 90°F for the first time in 2025. A warm and muggy stretch of weather is expected to continue across the Baton Rouge area over the next (More)
5/14/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: Steamy weather moving in, with plans to stick around
Posted 9:12 PM 5/14/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Heat and steam are tightening their grip on the Baton Rouge Area. It's the unmistakable early summer feel, and there's not much relief on the horizon.
• Thursday & Friday: morning clouds, afternoon sun; breezy and humid
• Weekend & (More)
5/13/2025
Tuesday PM Forecast: ramping up the warmth
Posted 5:01 PM 5/13/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Baton Rouge Area is heading into a classic early summer pattern: warm, mostly dry, and increasingly humid. Keep the sunscreen and water bottle handy—it’s going to feel like summer has arrived.
-Wednesday: plenty of sun, breezy and warm
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Monday PM Forecast: Back to the sizzle, first 90s of the year coming soon
Posted 5:38 PM 5/12/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The heat and steam typical of Louisiana summer is starting to plant its roots. The 90s will make a comeback by the end of the week, with little rain in sight.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Rain will no longer be a concern moving into the evening hours. Exiting clouds will set up (More)
5/11/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: One more pleasant day, summer heat loading
Posted 11:49 AM 5/12/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
5/10/2025
Saturday PM Forecast: Clouds and showers linger before heat takes over
Posted 5:48 PM 5/10/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
5/9/2025
Friday PM Forecast: pesky showers slow to lose grip on Capital Area
Posted 8:35 PM 5/9/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
As we head into the weekend, things are looking a bit unsettled thanks to a slow-moving storm system spinning between Louisiana and Mississippi. This system will keep us under cloudy skies and maintain some showers through the weekend.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect:
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