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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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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)
7/20/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: From sizzle to soak, soggy pattern to follow early-week heat
Posted 5:16 PM 7/20/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for the majority of southeast Louisiana. It will go into effect at 10 a.m. and last until 7 p.m. Monday. Heat index values, or feels-like temperatures, may approach 112° in a few neighborhoods. Such a combination of heat and humidity (More)
7/19/2025
Saturday PM Forecast: High pressure building in, heat taking center stage
Posted 5:40 PM 7/19/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The heat is about to take center stage as high pressure will steadily lower rain chances. Attention will quickly turn to storms later next week, as a disturbance passes by.
Tonight & Tomorrow: After observing isolated to scattered storms, any remaining activity will (More)
7/18/2025
Friday PM Forecast: Dodging storms to start weekend, hotter and drier days coming
Posted 5:24 PM 7/18/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
After a soggy stretch of weather, changes are on the way for our area heading into the weekend and next week. The system responsible for recent downpours has shifted north and west. Even though storm coverage has been less than expected today, moisture levels remain high. That means we still (More)
7/14/2025
Monday PM Forecast: Fewer storms, more heat before tropical soaking
Posted 7:33 PM 7/14/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
A HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday for many around the Capital Area, including East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes (More)