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Monday AM forecast: Near-Record Heat Before a Taste of Fall Arrives

Posted 4:37 AM 10/12/2026 by Dave Baker

Summerlike weather is sticking around, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s through much of the workweek. A cold front late Friday should finally bring cooler air for the weekend, although rain chances will remain very low.

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Sunday PM Forecast: Quiet & warm weather ahead, signs of a true fall front next weekend

Posted 5:26 PM 10/11/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

All of next week will be mainly dry with warm afternoons in the lower 90s. Looking ahead to next weekend, there are signs that a front could bring the coolest temperatures of the fall so far. 

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10/10/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: Bring out the light jackets, quiet weather next week

Posted 5:42 PM 10/10/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

A stretch of very quiet weather is in store for the Capital Area. While the daytime hours will be warm, some nights will feature lows in the upper 50s. 

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10/9/2026

Saturday AM Forecast: Last Advisory Issued on Isaias. Dry Weekend Ahead

Posted 10:09 AM 10/10/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists

After Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday evening as a Category 2 storm, the National Hurricane Center has discontinued all warnings and advisories as of Saturday morning. A pleasant weekend ahead, although it will be warm by October standards.

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10/6/2026

Tuesday AM forecast: Sunshine Returns Before the Gulf Becomes the Focus

Posted 12:31 PM 10/6/2026 by Dave Baker

Much quieter weather is settling in with more sunshine and drier air. The bigger story is developing over the Gulf, where a tropical depression is likely to form this week and could bring a few issues to our weather by the weekend. 

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10/5/2026

Monday PM Forecast: Pleasant stretch ahead; tropical mischief targeting the Gulf Coast

Posted 7:32 PM 10/5/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

A drier pattern takes hold for the rest of the week, bringing warm afternoons and seasonably cool mornings. Rain chances return by the weekend, however, as a tropical troublemaker approaches the northern Gulf Coast.

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10/4/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: Wet weather about to exit; monitoring the Gulf closely

Posted 9:43 PM 10/4/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Monday starts a transition toward drier weather following a wet Sunday. While most of the week stays dry with lower humidity, storm chances could return by next weekend — and they might have a tropical connection.

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10/3/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: Hit-and-miss showers/storms continue, turning drier next week

Posted 7:57 PM 10/3/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Hit-and-miss showers and a few thunderstorms will continue Saturday night and into the day on Sunday. After a weak front moves through, we will turn much drier and more pleasant next week.

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10/2/2026

Friday PM Forecast: wet and humid weather expected through weekend

Posted 4:41 PM 10/2/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

An unsettled weather pattern will continue across the Baton Rouge Area through this weekend, bringing relief from summer heat but ongoing humidity and increased rain. Near record moisture in the atmosphere will make it easier for the rain to fall heavily at times, especially south and east of (More)

10/1/2026

Thursday PM Forecast: rounds of rain possible through first weekend of October

Posted 5:04 PM 10/1/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

An unsettled weather pattern will take hold of the Baton Rouge Area through this weekend. It will bring relief from the summer heat, but ongoing humidity will help fuel showers and storms. Though widespread problems are not expected, downpours from thunderstorms could cause localized street and (More)

9/30/2026

Wednesday PM Forecast: October begins with summer-like steam, returning thunderstorms

Posted 4:46 PM 9/30/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

October will kick off on a humid and unsettled note. While storms will remain scattered through late week, a surge in tropical moisture over the weekend will limit outdoor dry time and raise the risk of localized nuisance flooding.

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9/29/2026

Tuesday PM Forecast: incoming stretch of stormy weather could threaten outdoor events

Posted 5:02 PM 9/29/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Warm and dry weather will hang around the Baton Rouge Area for one more quiet day on Wednesday before the atmosphere undergoes a major shift to end the week and month. A surge of tropical moisture will interact with a slow-moving front to trigger daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms and a (More)

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