Baton Rouge is starting Saturday clear and around 55 degrees, with a breeze ahead of a mild afternoon. Skies will turn partly sunny as temperatures climb to around 75, then ease back into the low 70s later in the day.
The National Weather Service expects no rain Saturday, with partly cloudy skies and a low in the 40s tonight. North winds should stay light at about 5 mph.
Dry Air Raises Fire Weather Concern
Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 71, followed by another mostly sunny day Monday near 75. The bigger story will be the increasingly dry air and ongoing drought, which will raise fire-weather concerns across the region Sunday through Tuesday.
Anyone in an area under a burn ban should avoid outdoor burning during that stretch. Dry conditions can elevate fire-weather risk.
Warm Midweek, Then A Sharper Cooldown
Tuesday looks like the warmest day of the forecast, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 78. A slight chance of rain showers arrives Tuesday night, but the chance of measurable rain remains low before Veterans Day turns partly sunny and reaches about 77.
Thursday could bring well-above-normal temperatures, with a possible frontal passage, while Friday brings a more noticeable cooldown with sunshine and a high around 69. A few spots could fall into the 30s Friday night; no watches or warnings are posted for Baton Rouge.
