Baton Rouge is waking up to clear skies and temperatures in the mid-50s Tuesday, but the city is headed for a warm afternoon near 79 degrees. The mild stretch will not last: a strong, dry cold front arrives Thursday, setting up cooler nights and a noticeably chillier weekend.
Warm Tuesday, Small Shower Chance Overnight
Tuesday will stay mostly sunny with light winds. Temperatures are expected to reach near 79.
Clouds increase Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service, though the forecast remains dry. Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 79, though light showers are possible.
Cold Front Brings Cooler Nights
Thursday will be sunny but cooler, with a high near 75 and northwest winds between 5 and 10 mph. Friday looks sunnier and cooler still, topping out near 71 after overnight lows fall to about 48 Thursday night and 43 Friday night.
The weekend looks generally dry and chilly, with clear skies Saturday and clouds increasing later Sunday. Colder spots farther north could see frost or the season’s first freeze Saturday morning, while a better chance for showers arrives Sunday night into Monday.
Dry Air Keeps Fire Risk Elevated
The weather service is warning that dry air, drought conditions and parched fuels could allow fires to spread more easily Tuesday and again late this week. People in areas under burn bans should avoid outdoor burning entirely, while residents elsewhere should use extra caution with anything involving flames.
