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Thursday AM Forecast: A true fall cold front arrives on Friday
Posted 4:43 AM 10/15/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Our first true fall cold front arrives on Friday, immediately ending the fog potential. The weekend will feature highs in the 70s, with lows in the 50s and 40s. Grab those jackets!
Today & Tonight: After another very foggy morning, expect a lot of sunshine with highs (More)
Yesterday
Wednesday PM Forecast: Fog risk clears behind powerful cold front ahead of the weekend
Posted 4:59 PM 10/14/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The Storm Station continues to follow two major stories: morning fog and an upcoming cold front. One will complicate the morning drive, whereas the other will deliver a refreshing cooldown just in time for the weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Another night with mainly (More)
10/13/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: Another dense fog potential, tracking a big cold front ahead of the weekend
Posted 5:59 PM 10/13/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
It’s a repeat forecast for the rest of the workweek: occasional morning fog, followed by mainly sunny, hot afternoons. A pleasant change arrives just in time for the weekend, however, courtesy of a cold front.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies will remain in (More)
10/12/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Cold front to shake things up after a quiet week
Posted 5:56 PM 10/12/2026 by Emma Kinchen, Malcolm Byron
Sunshine will be the main story moving forward, pushing afternoon highs into the low 90s each day this week. However, that warm trend gets disrupted heading into the weekend as another cold front targets the area. The shift in pattern could set up more comfortable temperatures just in time for (More)
10/11/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Quiet & warm weather ahead, signs of a true fall front next weekend
Posted 5:26 PM 10/11/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
All of next week will be mainly dry with warm afternoons in the lower 90s. Looking ahead to next weekend, there are signs that a front could bring the coolest temperatures of the fall so far.
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10/10/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Bring out the light jackets, quiet weather next week
Posted 5:42 PM 10/10/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
A stretch of very quiet weather is in store for the Capital Area. While the daytime hours will be warm, some nights will feature lows in the upper 50s.
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10/9/2026
Saturday AM Forecast: Last Advisory Issued on Isaias. Dry Weekend Ahead
Posted 10:09 AM 10/10/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
After Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday evening as a Category 2 storm, the National Hurricane Center has discontinued all warnings and advisories as of Saturday morning. A pleasant weekend ahead, although it will be warm by October standards.
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10/6/2026
Tuesday AM forecast: Sunshine Returns Before the Gulf Becomes the Focus
Posted 12:31 PM 10/6/2026 by Dave Baker
Much quieter weather is settling in with more sunshine and drier air. The bigger story is developing over the Gulf, where a tropical depression is likely to form this week and could bring a few issues to our weather by the weekend.
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10/5/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Pleasant stretch ahead; tropical mischief targeting the Gulf Coast
Posted 7:32 PM 10/5/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
A drier pattern takes hold for the rest of the week, bringing warm afternoons and seasonably cool mornings. Rain chances return by the weekend, however, as a tropical troublemaker approaches the northern Gulf Coast.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Any afternoon showers will wind (More)
10/4/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Wet weather about to exit; monitoring the Gulf closely
Posted 9:43 PM 10/4/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Monday starts a transition toward drier weather following a wet Sunday. While most of the week stays dry with lower humidity, storm chances could return by next weekend — and they might have a tropical connection.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Continuing showers into the (More)
10/3/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Hit-and-miss showers/storms continue, turning drier next week
Posted 7:57 PM 10/3/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Hit-and-miss showers and a few thunderstorms will continue Saturday night and into the day on Sunday. After a weak front moves through, we will turn much drier and more pleasant next week.
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10/2/2026
Friday PM Forecast: wet and humid weather expected through weekend
Posted 4:41 PM 10/2/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
An unsettled weather pattern will continue across the Baton Rouge Area through this weekend, bringing relief from summer heat but ongoing humidity and increased rain. Near record moisture in the atmosphere will make it easier for the rain to fall heavily at times, especially south and east of (More)