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Posted 5:14 AM 8/17/2026 by Dave Baker

The heat remains intense Monday, but the weather pattern is beginning to shift as a few more thunderstorms become possible through the middle of the week. That could eventually bring some relief from the prolonged stretch of oppressive temperatures.

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Posted 5:22 PM 8/16/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

For the third day in a row, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Monday. Make sure to slow down if outside and drink plenty of water! There will be a handful of cooldown showers and storms but most will stay dry.

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Posted 5:45 PM 8/15/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Dangerous heat will continue for the 2nd half of the weekend as highs soar into the upper 90s, with humidity making that feel much worse. There will not be much relief from the skies given only spotty showers are expected.

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Posted 7:22 PM 8/14/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Intense late-summer heat will grip the Capital Area through the weekend and well into next week. With temperatures consistently reaching the upper 90s and heat index values pushing past 110°, expect near-daily heat alerts.

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Posted 5:03 PM 8/13/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The Baton Rouge Area will feel some intense late-summer heat through the weekend and well into next week. Daytime highs will peak in the upper 90s and heat index values will soar into the 105 – 110 range.

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Posted 5:44 PM 8/12/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Diminishing afternoon storm chances will make way for one of the hottest stretches of the year, featuring a run of highs in the upper 90s. Meanwhile, tropical activity is ramping up in the Atlantic with the formation of a new tropical storm and a few other systems to watch.

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Posted 6:11 PM 8/11/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Isolated, pop-up afternoon showers and thunderstorms will offer a brief break from the summer sizzle over the next day or two before intense heat takes over later this week and through the weekend. High temperatures will top out in the upper 90s, with feels-like temperatures, or heat index (More)

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Posted 5:43 PM 8/10/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Afternoon storm chances will fade in the coming days, allowing heat to tighten its grip on the Capital Region. Meanwhile, the Storm Station is tracking several areas of interest across the Atlantic.

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Posted 2:45 PM 8/10/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Sporadic daytime downpours will stick around to start the new week before tapering off, letting heat take center stage by the week’s end. Meanwhile, the tropics are starting to wake up.

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Posted 5:49 PM 8/8/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Afternoon storm coverage will slowly increase before peaking around 50% Monday. After this point, storm coverage will go down and temperatures will heat up!

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Posted 5:21 PM 8/7/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The daily routine of morning heat and humidity followed by afternoon showers and thunderstorms will continue through the weekend. Another run of significant heat is probable for the end of next week and the following weekend.

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