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Friday PM Forecast: Another rise and fall in humidity levels within the next week
Posted 3:50 PM 9/18/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The humidity break won’t last much longer. While the weekend starts hot with less steamy air, the humid feel returns in full force by early next week. Even with the summer feel coming back, there is hope for another blast of drier air by late next week.
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Thursday PM Forecast: not exactly jacket weather, but a cooler night is ahead
Posted 4:45 PM 9/17/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Drier and more comfortable air is pushing into the Capital Area. Though still hot, the feels-like temperatures will be 10 degrees lower than earlier in the week, setting up the first small taste of fall into the weekend.
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9/16/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: coolest morning in three months expected later this week
Posted 5:06 PM 9/16/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
To end the week, we will get the first sign that the summer steam machine has an off switch. Drier air will sweep into the Capital Area on Thursday. While high temperatures will still climb into the mid-90s each afternoon, lower humidity will keep the heat index down and allow low temperatures to (More)
9/15/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: steam relief expected with drier conditions Thursday to Saturday
Posted 5:03 PM 9/15/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The first signs of steam relief are ahead as a weak front will push through the Baton Rouge Area on Wednesday. To end the week, triple-digit heat index values will break thanks to noticeably drier air. While afternoon temperatures will still top out in the mid-90s, lower humidity will make (More)
9/14/2026
Monday PM Forecast: hot week on standby for some humidity relief
Posted 4:40 PM 9/14/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Sizzling high temperatures and summer steam will persist through the middle of the week. While “cooler” may be a stretch, a break in humidity is expected for the end of the week and the beginning of the weekend.
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9/13/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Hotter & drier next week, lower humidity in sight
Posted 5:13 PM 9/13/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
When compared to this past week, next week will have much less showers and storms. It will be hot, but there are indications of a pretty significant humidity drop late week.
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9/12/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Temperatures increase as rain chances go down
Posted 5:47 PM 9/12/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Storms will become a lot less likely in the coming days. As a result, the added sunshine will allow temperatures to increase.
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9/11/2026
Friday PM Forecast: storms to dodge this weekend, heat cranks up again next week
Posted 5:08 PM 9/11/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Deep tropical moisture will continue to pump into the Capital Area, bringing downpours and the possibility of isolated poor-drainage flooding into the weekend. Additionally, lightning could pose a threat of minor delays to any outdoor activities, including football.
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9/10/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: stubborn storm pattern continues through weekend
Posted 5:29 PM 9/10/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Deep tropical moisture will continue to pump into the Capital Area, bringing downpours and the possibility of isolated poor-drainage flooding into the weekend. Additionally, lightning could pose a threat of minor delays to any outdoor activities, including football.
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9/9/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: Facing more afternoon downpours and slowed commutes
Posted 4:43 PM 9/9/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
A steady stream of tropical moisture will keep numerous downpours in the Capital Area forecast for the foreseeable future. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will accompany a few of these storms. Elevated storm chances will carry over into another busy football weekend in Baton Rouge.
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