Forecast Discussion
Today
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for parts of the area; strong storms moving in
Posted 1:10 PM 8/24/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa Parishes until 7 p.m. Monday. Areas along and west of Baton Rouge are not included in the watch, but the (More)
Yesterday
Sunday PM Forecast: Summer's not done, but gusty storms likely to bring cooling relief
Posted 5:12 PM 8/23/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
After weeks of intense heat, a pattern shift will bring some welcome relief. Though summer isn't quite done yet, a boost in storm activity will help take the edge off the heat.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Sunday’s isolated thunderstorms will quickly fade during the (More)
8/22/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Intense heat continues well into next week
Posted 6:03 PM 8/22/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Intense and dangerous summer heat will continue for the 2nd half of the weekend with highs in the upper 90s. Pop-up storms will be possible but the vast majority will stay dry.
A Heat Advisory takes over on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM for feel-like temperatures reaching up to 112 (More)
8/21/2026
Threat of severe weather is over, a very hot weekend ahead
Posted 8:20 PM 8/21/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Once thunderstorms fade overnight, dangerous summer heat will take center stage. Some late-day relief from showers may become increasingly possible later in the week.
A Heat Advisory takes over on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM for feel-like temperatures reaching up to 112 degrees. (More)...
8/20/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: feels-like temperatures push 113 degrees, pre-weekend storms possible
Posted 5:39 PM 8/20/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
An increasing drought situation will get little relief from showers and thunderstorms, though the best chance of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast will come on Friday. Additionally, repeat heat shows no signs of letting up and will drive the feels-like temperatures to between 105 and 113 degrees (More)
8/19/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: Beating the heat remains a daily challenge
Posted 4:43 PM 8/19/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The heat just won’t quit. Summer marches onward with lows in the mid-to-upper 70s and scorching highs in the upper 90s. Rain might provide occasional relief, but it doesn’t dominate the forecast.
Another Heat Advisory will be in effect area-wide from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday (More)
8/18/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: One week of intense heat down, and still more to come
Posted 6:06 PM 8/18/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Late-afternoon thunderstorms will offer the only relief from the unrelenting heat. Even then, the heat does not disappear. Very warm mornings in the mid-to-upper 70s will give way to scorching afternoons in the upper 90s throughout the Storm Station 7-Day forecast.
A Heat Advisory will be (More)
8/17/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Heat continues to stack up, storms offering occasional relief
Posted 5:43 PM 8/17/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The heat shows no signs of letting up as the new workweek begins. Very warm mornings will continue to transition into scorching afternoons. There is a slightly better chance of catching a hit-or-miss thunderstorm, but that doesn’t mean the heat will disappear.
A Heat Advisory will be (More)
8/16/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Extreme Heat Warning issued once again, rain chances remain limited
Posted 5:22 PM 8/16/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
For the third day in a row, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Monday. Make sure to slow down if outside and drink plenty of water! There will be a handful of cooldown showers and storms but most will stay dry.
Tonight & Tomorrow: We have seen spotty to (More)
8/15/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Dangerous heat continues, not much relief from the skies
Posted 5:45 PM 8/15/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Dangerous heat will continue for the 2nd half of the weekend as highs soar into the upper 90s, with humidity making that feel much worse. There will not be much relief from the skies given only spotty showers are expected.
Tonight & Tomorrow: The heat and humidity are (More)