A weak upper level disturbance swirling over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with deep, tropical moisture to create numerous showers and thunderstorms into Labor Day Weekend. Full day washouts are not expected, but you will want to have the Storm Station Weather App on for rain and lightning alerts during outdoor activities.

A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for Baton Rouge and areas to the south and east through Friday Evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Monitor the forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Today & Tonight: Mostly cloudy skies will dominate Friday with rain showers passing through the Capital Area in an on-and-off fashion for the majority of the day. Most will see rain on Friday so grab your raingear before heading out the door. Storms may begin as early as 7am and last through the evening commute hours for some. There will still be dry time between the rain showers but thanks to the cloud cover, temperatures will remain in the low to mid-80's all afternoon. Tonight, radar activity will die down by sunset but a few isolated storms are possible into the overnight hours. 

Up Next: Saturday will bring a continuation of the active weather pattern. Mostly cloudy skies will give way to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Like the end of the week, high temperatures will be limited to the middle 80s. Showers are likely to begin even earlier than previous days, so check the radar before heading out for any early Saturday morning activities. Sunday, moisture and storm energy will drift slightly lower, not enough to eliminate isolated showers and thunderstorms. By the end of the weekend, an additional 1-4 inches of rain is expected in addition to what has fallen through Thursday. If there is a drier period in the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast, it would be found Monday and Tuesday. While showers will not shut down entirely, relatively drier and more stable air will cut them down in number.    

If you have plans for the Labor Day Weekend, nearby coastal communities will have similar weather to the Baton Rouge area. Be alert to darkening skies as it could signal thunderstorms. Lightning could chase you inside briefly, but do not expect any washouts. For LSU Football fans traveling to Las Vegas it will be downright hot. Afternoon temperatures on gameday will soar well into the 100s and postgame temperatures will still be in the 90s.

The Tropics: Two areas of disorganized showers and thunderstorms are currently being monitored for tropical development in the eastern Atlantic. One currently has a better chance (50%) for tropical development in the next 7 days while the other has a low chance as of Friday morning. 

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