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Saturday AM forecast: Sweating it out! Heat index near 100 this weekend
Posted 9:09 AM 5/30/2026 by Dave Baker
Heat and humidity return to Baton Rouge this weekend as temperatures climb back near 90 degrees. Rain chances will be lower than the past week, but isolated afternoon storms could still briefly interrupt outdoor plans.
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Friday PM Forecast: The heat engine cranks up as rain coverage decreases
Posted 6:03 PM 5/29/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Get ready to sweat! As rain coverage goes down this weekend, temperatures will rise. High humidity will cause it to feel close to 100 degrees at times!
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5/28/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: Rain chances dropping; weekend heat index topping the triple digits
Posted 5:38 PM 5/28/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Rain chances are dropping over the next couple of days, meaning extra dry time for any outdoor plans. As rain clears out, heat will move in, sending feels-like temperatures into the triple digits over the weekend.
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5/27/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: Storm chances set to ease in the coming days
Posted 9:42 PM 5/27/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Though storms remain in the forecast, finding more dry time outside may prove to be an easier task as the weekend draws near. Just keep in mind that the heat and humidity aren’t going anywhere, at least until a front tries to move in early next week.
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5/26/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: Another wave of storms targeting Capital Area, FLOOD WATCH issued
Posted 9:51 PM 5/26/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (More)...
5/25/2026
Monday PM Forecast: A stormy weather pattern that simply refuses to quit
Posted 5:55 PM 5/25/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Rainy weather continues to dominate the Storm Station forecast. Additional rounds of storms are expected for the rest of the week, each bringing the possibility of sudden street and poor drainage flooding.
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5/24/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: More storms threaten to disrupt Memorial Day plans
Posted 5:14 PM 5/24/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
This wet weather pattern simply refuses to quit. Numerous showers and thunderstorms remain a possibility into Memorial Day. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. Monday for everyone along and south of I-12. Once again, these storms will be capable of dumping torrential downpours that can (More)
5/23/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: FLOOD WATCH in effect through rest of weekend, heavy rain possible
Posted 5:48 PM 5/23/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for the entire area until 7 pm Sunday. Multiple rounds of heavy rain are expected. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. (More)...
5/22/2026
Friday PM Forecast: potential for heavy thunderstorms increases over weekend
Posted 4:56 PM 5/22/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Abundant moisture and a relentless wave of disturbances riding through the atmosphere will trigger daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms across the Baton Rouge Area through the weekend and into next week. While these storms will keep our daytime heat in check, you will need to watch the roads (More)
5/21/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: Holiday weekend plans need a backup, stormy weather to persist
Posted 4:41 PM 5/21/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
This soggy stretch of weather isn’t going anywhere any time soon. With several additional inches of rain likely, localized street flooding will be a daily threat. Stay weather-aware and keep an eye on the sky when attempting to get outdoors.
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