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Posted 5:30 PM 9/2/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

If nothing else, the local weather will remain predictably persistent. For the next seven days, early heat and humidity will continue to give way to pop-up showers and thunderstorms. The only variability will be that some days have a little more storm activity than others.

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Posted 5:39 PM 9/1/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

While Tropical Storm Edouard moves inland away from Baton Rouge, extra atmospheric moisture will keep our storm chances elevated heading into Labor Day weekend. Still, temperatures will persist above average and into the mid 90s into next week.

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Posted 6:08 PM 8/31/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Although a tropical depression (forecast to become Tropical Storm Edouard) is positioned just offshore, local impacts will remain minimal. Beyond increased coverage of afternoon storm activity on Tuesday, seasonable summer-like conditions will prevail throughout the remainder of the week.

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Posted 9:55 PM 8/30/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Occasional thunderstorms remain in the Storm Station forecast as a disturbance meanders through the northern Gulf. That system might acquire tropical characteristics, but local impacts will stay minimal regardless of development.

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Posted 5:44 PM 8/29/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

After a very dry Saturday, rain chances will rise for the 2nd half of the weekend and into next week. In the tropics, there are a few areas that could develop, with one of those very close to home.

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Posted 6:01 PM 8/28/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The Capital Area will enjoy a warm, mostly calm start to the weekend before typical late-August moisture pushes rain coverage higher Sunday and Monday. While afternoon temperatures will consistently reach the low 90s, high humidity will make heat index values feel well above 100 degrees before (More)

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Posted 4:39 PM 8/27/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Though not as widespread as Thursday and Monday earlier this week, isolated to scattered pop-up showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through the weekend. However, they will come after ample warming, with more highs in the mid-90s ahead.

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Posted 5:43 PM 8/26/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Thursday appears to start off soggy with widespread showers and thunderstorms moving in just in time for the morning drive. While the rain will benefit lawns and gardens and cool things off, plan for extra travel time on the roads early in the day. A standard summer pattern returns for Friday and (More)

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Posted 5:37 PM 8/25/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will develop across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi each day through the week. Certainly, the rain is beneficial to lawns and gardens and in nixing out maximum heat. However, be aware of brief delays to the evening commutes (More)

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Posted 4:59 PM 8/24/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

ALL CLEAR — the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms has ended for the Capital Area. Even so, there are more storm chances in the forecast, offering a cooldown every now and then.

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