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Friday PM Forecast: Another dry October weekend as fire danger increases
Posted 2:01 PM 10/23/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Baton Rouge Area will enjoy warm, sunny afternoons and crisp, cool nights straight through next week. However, extremely dry air and worsening drought conditions will keep the fire danger elevated, with many parishes and counties under burn bans.
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