Baton Rouge starts Thursday, November 5, under clear skies and temperatures around 55 degrees, but the city is headed for another sunny afternoon near 80. The bigger change begins late Friday and Friday evening, as much cooler air moves in; the weekend brings a continued cooldown and much drier air.
Thursday should stay dry from morning through evening, with light, variable winds favoring an easterly direction and sunshine. The high is expected near 81, and Friday should be similarly warm at about 81 under mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.
Weekend Front Finally Brings A Fall Feeling
A reinforcing front is expected to move through Friday, mainly shifting the winds and lowering humidity before a stronger front arrives this weekend. Saturday should stay mostly sunny with a high near 75, while Sunday turns partly sunny and cooler near 68; overnight lows fall to around 50 Saturday night and 49 Sunday night.
The latest outlook is a substantial shift from the earlier week setup, which focused on the midweek storm threat. Rain chances now remain near zero through Sunday, with the forecast turning its attention to cooler air; Hoodline's earlier forecast covered the previous pattern.
Mostly Sunny Weather Returns Next Week
Monday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 71, followed by a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Tuesday rebounds to around 74 under sunny skies. Veterans Day falls on Wednesday.
There are no watches, warnings or advisories for the Baton Rouge area in the current report. With light winds and no meaningful rain in sight for several days, Thursday and Friday look favorable for outdoor plans—just keep a jacket nearby once the sun goes down.
