Forecast Discussion
Today
Thursday PM Forecast: additional rounds of rain through Friday, some could be heavy
Posted 5:39 PM 4/30/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Expect a very wet end to the workweek as a stalled front brings repeated rounds of heavy rain and a risk of flooding. Outdoor events will likely need a backup plan as it will be tough to find several consecutive dry hours. While we endure a soggy Friday, a beautiful and much cooler weekend is (More)
Yesterday
UPDATE: scattered showers and thunderstorms to continue due to incoming cold front
Posted 8:09 PM 4/29/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
UPDATE - 9:05 p.m. Wednesday: The National Weather Service allowed the severe thunderstorm watch to expire. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue into the night, especially north of the interstates before gradually tapering. While widespread issues are not expected, a (More)
4/28/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: stalling cold front to bring a few inches of rain through Saturday
Posted 1:59 PM 4/29/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A cold front will bring a major weather pattern change starting on Wednesday. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms and much cooler temperatures can be expected through the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast.
One More Hot Day: highs nearing 90°F on Wednesday
(More)...4/27/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Summer preview to end abruptly as next cold front arrives
Posted 4:44 PM 4/27/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Heat will continue to dominate on Tuesday as highs near 90° for the second straight day. However, a looming cold front is set to flip the script, bringing several rounds of rain and significantly cooler temperatures by the end of the week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: (More)...
4/26/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Heat grows as rain chances fade, another cold front on the horizon
Posted 9:44 PM 4/26/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
It’s a tale of two forecasts this week. Heat will dominate the start of the week as rain chances fade; however, another cold front on the horizon will eventually send temperatures crashing and usher in more rounds of rain.
Tonight & Tomorrow: While a spotty (More)
4/25/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: More storms and humidity for rest of weekend
Posted 5:51 PM 4/25/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Very warm temperatures in the upper 80s plus humidity will stick around into Sunday. Isolated storms will be possible as well.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight, we will be closely watching a storm system developing to our northwest. It will be a very similar weather (More)
4/24/2026
Friday PM Forecast: strong storms possible overnight into Saturday
Posted 3:56 PM 4/24/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible over the weekend, some of which could even be strong. On the other hand, both days should have a lot of dry time for outdoor events. So while no cancellations should be necessary, stay in touch with the weather for quickly changing (More)
4/23/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: cluster of thunderstorms may kick weekend off with a rumble
Posted 5:07 PM 4/23/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
We are looking at a stretch of very warm late-April weather for Baton Rouge, accompanied by daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. While these storms will help ease our current drought conditions, some could bring gusty winds and downpours as they move through the area.
Late (More)
4/22/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: warming trend brings pop-up thunderstorms
Posted 6:09 PM 4/22/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A warming trend is underway with highs going from the upper 70s early this week to the upper 80s early next week. Some chances for rain will be carried each day ahead, but at this time, there are no threats for washouts or major disruptions.
Temperature Trend: Warmer, more (More)
4/21/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: temperatures, rain chances nudging higher
Posted 4:42 PM 4/21/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A warming trend is underway with highs going from the upper 70s early this week to the upper 80s early next week. Some chances for rain will be carried each day ahead, but at this time, there are no threats for washouts or major disruptions.
Temperature Trend: warmer, more (More)