Forecast Discussion
Today
Saturday AM Forecast: Saying goodbye to the active weather, and hello to sunshine
Posted 9:12 AM 5/18/2024 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
We can finally breath a sigh of relief as the very active weather pattern we had this week is finally over. In its place will be lots of sunshine and dry conditions the next 5 days.
Today & Tonight: While we are starting off the day with a lot of cloud cover and some (More)
Yesterday
Last round of rain and thunderstorms moving through by Saturday morning
Posted 7:11 AM 5/18/2024 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
The National Weather Service has expanded the Flood Watch farther south, while removing a few parishes to the north. A will be in effect FLOOD WATCH for East Baton Rouge (More)
5/15/2024
Wednesday AM Forecast: Sunny and warm today, Storm chances return to end week
Posted 3:36 PM 5/15/2024 by Meteorologist Emma Kate Cowan
Wednesday will be warm and sunny but conditions quickly change to end the workweek as another stormy set up takes over. Thursday afternoon through late Friday night, a few rounds of showers and storms are likely, some on the stronger side.
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5/14/2024
AIR QUALITY ALERT issued for Metro Area Wednesday, Storm Station tracking next round of active weather
Posted 9:02 AM 5/15/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Capital Area will take a break from severe weather for a few days. No rest for the weary though, another threat could materialize before the weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Peaceful conditions will prevail overnight with mostly clear skies. Low temperatures will (More)
5/13/2024
LATEST: severe weather and flood threat ending, wind and showers to continue
Posted 4:09 AM 5/14/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Damaging thunderstorms moved through the Capital Area on Monday night. The threats have ended and quieter weather will stick around for the next 48 hours.
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Sunday AM Forecast: Rain chances increasing later today
Posted 12:50 PM 5/12/2024 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
After great weather conditions yesterday, conditions will rapidly change today. While most of the day will be dry, rain chances will begin to increase as we get into the evening.
Today & Tonight: Mother's Day will feature slightly higher humidity and a high temperature (More)
5/11/2024
Saturday PM Forecast: Unsettled weather pattern will begin to conclude Mothers Day
Posted 7:59 AM 5/12/2024 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
An unsettled weather pattern looks like it will take place early next week, with it starting Sunday night. Numerous showers and thunderstorms looks likely late Sunday and Monday.
Tonight & Tomorrow: After a mainly clear day, clouds will begin to build in the area in (More)
5/10/2024
Friday PM Forecast: Mother's Day Weekend to start dry, end wet
Posted 8:38 AM 5/11/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
On the other side of a cold front, cooler and less humid conditions are expected into the weekend. The chance for rain will return before Mother’s Day is over.
Tonight & Tomorrow: A much quieter and more comfortable night is ahead. Low (More)
5/9/2024
Thursday PM Forecast: gusty thunderstorms possible tonight before break in humidity
Posted 11:00 PM 5/9/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A few strong, gusty thunderstorms will be possible as a cold front moves into the area tonight. Behind it, enjoy some lower humidity warmth as June and the steam machine get ever closer.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight, a cold front is expected to bring a batch of (More)
5/8/2024
Wednesday PM Forecast: hot nights continue until a stormy one brings relief
Posted 4:52 AM 5/9/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Capital Area had a second straight morning fail to leave the upper 70s and set a second consecutive record warm minimum temperature. A third straight is likely before a cold front brings some relief ahead of Mother’s Day Weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Low (More)
5/7/2024
Tuesday PM Forecast: break in humidity just a few days away
Posted 4:06 AM 5/8/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
There has been no shortage of humidity so far this week. It has been especially noticeable during the mornings. In fact, Tuesday morning began at 78 degrees which set a new record warm minimum for the date.
Tonight & Tomorrow: There is potential for another (More)
5/6/2024
Monday PM Forecast: A warm and humid week, with relief by the weekend
Posted 5:37 AM 5/7/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A warm and humid week is ahead. There will not be much relief from showers and thunderstorms but there will be a break in the humidity ahead of Mother’s Day Weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight will keep a few clouds in the mix as low temperatures dip into the (More)