Baton Rouge is starting Sunday under cloudy skies and warm, sticky air, with temperatures around 72 degrees early and an afternoon high near 83. A few showers or thunderstorms could interrupt the day, but the bigger weather story is still ahead: rain from a more organized storm system is expected to begin during the day Tuesday, November 3, with strong to severe storms possible Tuesday night through early Wednesday.
The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for scattered showers, light rain and moderate chances of showers or thunderstorms Sunday, while muggy conditions linger.
Monday Offers A Brief Lull
Monday looks mostly cloudy and warm, with a high near 82 and only a 20% chance of a shower late in the afternoon. The forecast is a noticeable update from Hoodline's earlier Halloween-weekend outlook, which had Sunday looking wetter and Monday largely dry; the newest guidance shifts attention toward Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Tuesday Brings The Week's Main Weather Concern
High precipitation chances are expected Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, with possible storms; the timing and intensity remain uncertain.
Cooler, Drier Air Arrives Midweek
Wednesday stays unsettled, with a chance of showers and a high near 79. After that, the forecast turns friendlier: Thursday is expected to be sunny with a high around 78.
Sunday plans can probably proceed with a compact rain layer and a little flexibility around lunchtime. Tuesday night is the time to watch updated forecasts and be ready to move indoors if thunderstorms strengthen; the regional coastal flood advisory applies to parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coast, not Baton Rouge itself.
