The main weather change for Baton Rouge is expected after dark Tuesday, when a cold front is forecast to bring the best chance of rain Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Before then, humid, mostly cloudy conditions should let temperatures reach the upper 70s to low 80s. A few showers or thunderstorms remain possible before sunset.
Tuesday Stays Warm Before Storms Arrive
A partly sunny afternoon is expected, with southeast winds around 5 to 10 mph. Showers could develop Tuesday afternoon, with the chance increasing into the evening.
The forecast for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport gives precipitation a 65% probability for the 12-hour period ending at 12Z Wednesday, with mostly cloudy skies. The National Weather Service describes the overall severe-weather threat as low but does not rule out a stronger storm as the front approaches from the northwest.
Wednesday Morning Showers Give Way To Sun
Rain may continue into Wednesday morning before easing, followed by a partly sunny afternoon. The high is expected to be near 80 degrees as drier air moves in, according to the National Weather Service.
Flood Maps Vary Across East Baton Rouge Parish
Flood-prone areas are not limited to FEMA-designated zones. According to the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge floodplain guidance, the parish also uses locally modeled Community Defined Special Flood Hazard Areas; mapped exposure varies by location.
Compared with Monday’s Hoodline forecast, the latest outlook keeps the main rain risk Tuesday night but also points to improving conditions Wednesday afternoon. People with evening plans may want to keep an indoor option in mind.
Sunny Thursday, Cooler Weekend
Thursday currently offers the clearest stretch of the forecast, with sunshine and a high near 81 degrees. Clouds are expected to increase Thursday night. A weak front could bring showers sometime Friday, but precipitation chances remain rather low through the end of the forecast period.
Saturday is forecast to be mostly sunny, with a high near 75. The timing of the next front remains uncertain late in the weekend and early the following week. Monday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
