A warming trend begins today, resulting in a streak of 90-degree afternoons to end the week. Humidity will also creep back in the next several days with no rain to help cool things off. 

Today & Tonight: Mainly sunny skies Tuesday will result in a much warmer day than the past few. Look for afternoon temperatures in the middle to upper-80s. Humidity levels remain in check today, and rain chances are non-existent. Overnight, we will begin to transition to a warmer pattern with morning lows struggling to fall below 70 degrees in Baton Rouge.  

Up Next: The warming trend will continue through the rest of the week with the return of an unwelcome guest - humidity. A noticeable southerly breeze on Wednesday and Thursday will help usher in the mugginess as moist Gulf air engulfs the region. Along with the humidity, temperatures will climb each afternoon; into the upper-80s tomorrow and likely topping out in the low-90s by Thursday. Look for afternoon highs in the low-90s through the weekend, with possible heat index values, or how it feels to our bodies when humidity is factored in, closer to the 100° mark at times. 

With a lack of rain and clouds to cool us off this weekend, be sure to prioritize drinking lots of water as our bodies reacclimate to the typical Louisiana summer steam machine; especially if attending outdoor events such as the NCAA Softball Regional and Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival. While no heat alerts are expected in the short term, this is a reminder that hydration will be crucial moving into the summer months.