Latest Weather Blog
Forecast Discussion
Today
Wednesday AM Forecast: Midweek storms precede dangerous heat over the weekend
Posted 7:36 AM 6/24/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
We are looking at isolated showers and thunderstorms developing across the area, especially by this afternoon. Rain coverage will tick down after today, kicking off an extended stretch of consistently hot and mainly dry conditions.
Today & Tonight: We can expect plenty (More)
Yesterday
Tuesday PM Forecast: watching storms to the north before extended hot, dry stretch
Posted 5:42 PM 6/23/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A couple of showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the region Wednesday afternoon. Beyond that, a long stretch of mainly dry and hot weather is ahead.
Midweek T-Storms: best rain chance on Wednesday, especially north and east of Baton Rouge
(More)...6/22/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Fewer storms, more heat for the first week of summer
Posted 5:41 PM 6/22/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Rain is no longer the main story; it’s heat. That familiar mix of Louisiana heat and thick humidity will firmly establish its presence for the first week of summer. Storms will also become harder to find, though some days will still offer a better chance for a quick downpour than (More)
6/21/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: No major rainmaker the next seven days, heat the main story
Posted 5:17 PM 6/21/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The new workweek will look a lot different than the last one. No major rainmaker is in the forecast the next seven days. As a result, heat and humidity will be the main headlines.
(More)...
6/20/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Moving into a much quieter pattern, heat dominates
Posted 7:19 AM 6/21/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Rain coverage will go way down in the coming days, with isolated storms remaining Sunday and barely anything in the skies by Monday. Heat will become the main headline as heat index values near 108 degrees will be possible.
(More)...
6/19/2026
Friday PM Forecast: rounds of storms possible to begin weekend, heat to take over after
Posted 8:26 PM 6/19/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
While much of the extended forecast is drier, scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible into the weekend. With all of the moisture left behind from recent rain, a tropical air mass and hot temperatures will result in a few days with peak afternoon heat index values, or feels-like (More)
6/18/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: heat and humidity prompt first advisories of summer, some storms stick around
Posted 5:12 PM 6/18/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Capital Area will get no break from the alerts, moving out of a FLOOD WATCH and into a HEAT ADVISORY. Thanks to all of the moisture left behind from recent rain, a tropical air mass and hot temperatures will result in a few days with peak afternoon heat index values, or feels-like (More)
6/15/2026
Monday AM forecast: Multiple rounds of heavy rain expected. Flood Watch continues
Posted 4:46 AM 6/15/2026 by Dave Baker
Flood Watch In Effect As Multiple Rounds Of Heavy Rain Move Into South Louisiana
(More)...
6/14/2026
Sunday AM forecast: After a hot Sunday, rain returns to the forecast
Posted 9:09 AM 6/14/2026 by Dave Baker
The heat holds through today, but the heavy rain threat builds for early next week.
(More)...
6/13/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: One more hot day before heavy rain threat next week
Posted 5:52 PM 6/13/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Heat and humidity will dominate once again on Sunday, but major changes are on the horizon. An unsettled pattern emerges next week, and some could even see heavy rainfall.
Tonight & Tomorrow: A quiet night is in store for the Capital Area, with muggy lows in the (More)
6/12/2026
Friday PM Forecast: short term heat gives way to flood threat next week
Posted 3:41 PM 6/12/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Capital Area will have its hottest temperatures so far this season over the weekend, with feels-like temperatures climbing into the low 100s. Though there are no alerts, take it a little easier in the heat as our bodies are still getting acclimated coming out of the cool season. Relief will (More)
