Baton Rouge is waking up to clear skies and temperatures near 46 degrees Sunday morning, but the city will warm quickly under partly sunny skies. The high should reach about 71 degrees, with a light north wind around 5 mph and almost no chance of rain.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low near 50 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, Monday and Tuesday stay dry and warmer, with highs near 74 and 78 degrees, respectively, followed by another mostly sunny day near 78 on Veterans Day.
Dry Air Raises Fire Spread Concern
The mostly dry pattern comes with a safety warning: Dry air and ongoing drought conditions will increase fire-spread concerns through Tuesday. Residents in areas under burn bans should not burn outdoors, while everyone else should use extra caution with any outdoor fire.
Second Cooldown Arrives Thursday
Thursday remains mostly sunny with a high near 75 degrees, although northwest winds between 5 and 15 mph may make the day feel sharper. A second front then pushes highs into the upper 60s Friday and Saturday, with overnight lows near 41 Friday night and 44 Saturday night.
For Baton Rouge, the outlook is a mostly rain-free stretch with warm afternoons early in the week and a more fall-like feel by the weekend. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the area in the current forecast.
