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Wednesday AM Forecast: Drier air will cause noticeable change for the end of the week
Posted 4:53 AM 9/16/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
After a summer full of high humidity, some relief is expected for the end of the week. Drier air will filter in, causing lower humidity and even lower lows.
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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.
September Sizzle: highs reach the mid 90s, just a (More)
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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Tuesday PM Forecast: scattered thunderstorms could cause afternoon delays through the weekend
Posted 5:00 PM 9/8/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A persistent supply of tropical moisture will keep scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms in the Baton Rouge Area forecast through the upcoming weekend. Any thunderstorms may produce downpours, frequent lightning, and gusty wind. Prior to any development, humid conditions will push heat (More)
9/7/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Capital Area stuck in a sticky and stormy late-summer pattern
Posted 4:53 PM 9/7/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Daily afternoon storms aren't going anywhere anytime soon. The Capital Area is locked in a typical late-summer pattern, with no cold fronts in sight to break up the heat and humidity.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Following an afternoon of strong storms, skies will clear during (More)
9/6/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: First full week of September offers the 90s and pop-up storms
Posted 5:34 PM 9/6/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The first full week of September will offer up a very typical summer recipe. That means expect more hot temperatures in the 90s, high humidity, and pop-up storms.
Labor Day: The few showers and storms that we did see Sunday will fizzle out overnight. Lows will reach (More)