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Thursday AM Forecast: Hot weather and afternoon storms hold on as July wraps up

Thursday AM Forecast: Hot weather and afternoon storms hold on as July wraps up

Posted 4:51 AM 7/31/2025 by Emma Kate Cowan

Hot and humid conditions continue with afternoon storms likely through Friday. A front could bring more rain into the weekend before drier air arrives Sunday.

Today & Tonight: Thursday will begin mostly sunny, helping temperatures climb quickly into the low to mid 90s (More)

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Wednesday PM Forecast: Pop-up afternoon storms, partial heat relief

Posted 4:42 PM 7/30/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Keep an eye on the sky through the remainder of the week as pop-up storms remain in the forecast. While heat won’t back off right away, afternoon downpours could put a dent in the sizzle.

Tonight & Tomorrow: After a round of afternoon rumblers, rain will settle (More)

7/29/2025

Tuesday PM Forecast: heat to be replaced by wetter and more active pattern again

Posted 5:43 PM 7/29/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A break from the heat is on the way. The tradeoff you may have come to expect over the last several weeks will play out again with numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms slowing the afternoon sizzle.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Increasing moisture and an approaching (More)

7/28/2025

Monday PM Forecast: Pendulum about to swing from hot to stormy pattern again

Posted 4:52 PM 7/28/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

An Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for Ascension, Livingston, St. James, and southern Tangipahoa Parishes. These areas are generally closer to bodies of water such as lakes and bayous, which will add more humidity to the air. It is in these (More)

7/27/2025

Sunday PM Forecast: Heat hanging on ahead of another stormy stretch

Posted 9:46 PM 7/27/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Another HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday across the Capital Area. The heat index, or how hot it actually feels when you factor in humidity, will peak between 105° and 110° for most. Some spots could even feel closer to 112°. Such a mixture (More)

7/26/2025

Saturday PM Forecast: Blazing heat and alerts make a comeback

Posted 5:45 PM 7/26/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

A *Heat Advisory* has been issued from 10am - 7pm Sunday. Locations impacted are East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes as well (More)

7/25/2025

Friday PM Forecast: round of storms to begin weekend, very hot stretch follows

Posted 5:41 PM 7/25/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A wave of tropical moisture and heat is sweeping across the region, maintaining the active pattern of showers and thunderstorms. This moisture will kick out by late weekend, though and another round of very high heat is expected.

Tonight & Tomorrow: While the bulk of (More)

7/24/2025

Thursday PM Forecast: a repeat rinse to end the workweek

Posted 5:28 PM 7/24/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

It will be a soggy end to the workweek across the Capital Area, as a very moisture-rich atmosphere—thanks to an easterly wave and a weak surface low near the Chandeleur and Breton Sounds—will keep rain chances high. Big heat will come back before the weekend is over.  

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7/23/2025

Wednesday PM Forecast: Cooling off as storm chances climb, keep rain gear close by

Posted 5:28 PM 7/23/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

More storms through the end of the week will help take the edge off the heat. While it won’t be a washout, keeping rain gear nearby is a good idea. Storm coverage will taper off this weekend.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Invading tropical moisture will fuel isolated (More)

7/22/2025

Tuesday PM Forecast: multiple alerts in effect for high heat, wetter pattern to bring relief

Posted 6:27 PM 7/22/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect Wednesday from 10am to 7pm for the entire forecast area for heat index values over 108 degrees. An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect for the parishes/triangular area from Baton Rouge to the Northshore to New Orleans for heat (More)

7/21/2025

Monday PM Forecast: More hot days, another plume of tropical moisture lying in wait

Posted 5:08 PM 7/21/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Another HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for Tuesday. This one will be in effect for all of South Louisiana, as the heat index will surpass 108° in many spots. Despite being used to sultry summer conditions, this level of heat and humidity can lead to heat illnesses. The advisory merely serves (More)

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