Saturday is the main rain concern in Baton Rouge’s Halloween-weekend forecast: showers are expected mainly after 1 p.m., with showers likely Saturday night. Much of the rainfall should be moving downstream Sunday, though rain remains possible. Outdoor plans may need a backup.
The unsettled weekend follows a sunny, warm stretch. Wednesday starts near 55 degrees and is forecast to reach about 84, with clear skies, light east winds and no rain expected. Thursday is also forecast sunny with a high near 84. Friday stays partly sunny near 85, with a slight chance of showers arriving late at night. These details are from the National Weather Service forecast and could change as the weekend approaches.
Warm afternoons, elevated fire concern
The forecast’s midweek highs are above the seasonal baseline: the National Weather Service’s Baton Rouge climate report lists an Oct. 28 normal high of 77 degrees and a normal low of 53. Dry vegetation, low humidity and light to moderate winds remain reasons to take care with outdoor flames. Follow any applicable burn bans and use caution with grills, fire pits and yard debris. The Louisiana Department of Health says as many as 85% of wildland fires in the United States are human-set; that is a national statistic, not an estimate for Baton Rouge.
The National Weather Service climate report provides the Oct. 28 normals, while the Louisiana Department of Health wildfire information gives the national fire statistic. Neither determines what will happen locally this weekend.
Rain chances continue into Sunday
Showers are likely Saturday night, with a low around 67. Sunday is forecast to have a high near 83, with a chance of showers. Monday looks drier, while Tuesday brings another chance of showers and thunderstorms near 83. Wednesday and Thursday currently offer the clearest window for outdoor plans; for the weekend, keep an eye on updated forecasts and have a rain plan.
