Forecast Discussion
Today
Friday PM Forecast: chilly weekend mornings, expecting a stronger cold front on Thanksgiving
Posted 3:57 PM 11/22/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Chilly nights continue even though temperatures have stayed just above the levels needed for frost to form. By the second half of the weekend, a warming trend will begin. Unsettled weather will return around Thanksgiving.
Tonight & Tomorrow: On a clear and calm night (More)
Yesterday
Thursday PM Forecast: a few frosty mornings ahead in some neighborhoods
Posted 4:59 PM 11/21/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
In fact, low temperatures in Baton Rouge stopped at 45 degrees on Thursday morning while most surrounding neighborhoods hit the upper 30s. Technically speaking, it was not the coolest night since March for the Capital City, but even cooler temperatures will help meet that milestone over the next (More)
11/20/2024
Wednesday PM Forecast: coolest air since early spring expected tonight
Posted 5:02 PM 11/20/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The second of two cold fronts has pushed south into the Gulf of Mexico. Northwest winds are moving much cooler air into the region and upcoming nights will have the coldest temperatures since March.
Tonight & Tomorrow: After a breezy day, winds will subside into (More)
11/19/2024
Tuesday PM Forecast: second front to deliver fall chill
Posted 5:15 PM 11/19/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A first cold front is through the area taking away the rain and thunderstorms. A second cold front will swing by overnight with the biggest chill so far this fall season to follow.
Tonight & Tomorrow: A cold front will sweep through the region overnight. (More)...
11/18/2024
Monday PM Forecast: stormy night ahead of coolest air so far this fall
Posted 5:07 PM 11/18/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A pair of strong cold fronts will whip though the Capital Area tonight and tomorrow. The first will bring heavy rain and thunderstorms, the second will bring the coolest air so far this fall season.
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11/17/2024
Sunday PM Forecast: strong storms, heavy rain, and an eventual cooldown all possible next week
Posted 5:12 PM 11/17/2024 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
A strong cold front will approach the area late Monday night into early Tuesday morning. As it approaches, heavy rain and a few strong storms will be possible. After is passes, expect much cooler conditions the rest of the week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Lows will come up (More)
11/16/2024
Saturday PM Forecast: lots of changes on the way over the next several days
Posted 5:42 PM 11/16/2024 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
While we will conclude the weekend with pleasant weather conditions, lots of changes will arrive early next week. This includes increasing temperatures, rain chances, and a strong cold front passage.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect much warmer lows tonight than we have had (More)
11/15/2024
Friday PM Forecast: during tranquil weekend, tracking significant cold front
Posted 5:46 PM 11/15/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A quiet and seasonable weekend is ahead with no issues expected for outdoor activities. The Storm Station is monitoring a strong cold front which will push through next week and deliver the coolest air so far this fall season.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect all clear skies (More)
11/14/2024
Thursday PM Forecast: light jackets needed next few mornings and evenings
Posted 5:42 PM 11/14/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The tranquil stretch of weather will persist into the weekend. A strong cold front is expected to deliver rain and thunderstorms followed by much colder air next week.
Tropical Storm Sara has formed in the Caribbean Sea. For the latest track and forecast, scroll to the tropics section (More)
11/13/2024
Wednesday PM Forecast: cold front pushing through Capital Area, expect noticeable changes
Posted 4:55 PM 11/13/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Wet weather will wrap up on Wednesday night. A period of quiet, more seasonable conditions will carry into the weekend.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nineteen has been designated in the Caribbean Sea. For the latest track and forecast, (More)