A cool and mostly dry weekend is ahead, with plenty of sunshine today and comfortable weather for Saturday's football games. Our next rain chance arrives late Sunday night and continues into Monday, but the timing and coverage are still coming into focus.

Today and tonight:  It will be a sunny and cool Saturday. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-60s, with a light breeze and no rain expected. Temperatures will fall quickly after sunset, dropping into the 40s tonight. Sunday will bring another cool start, followed by a mix of clouds and sunshine. Highs will reach the lower 60s. Clouds will increase late in the day on Sunday as our next weather system approaches.

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Football Weather: Football weather looks great for both Baton Rouge games Saturday. Southern's 2 PM matchup against Alcorn State will get underway under sunny skies, with temperatures in the mid-60s. It will be cooler by kickoff at Tiger Stadium, where LSU hosts Texas at 6:30 PM. Expect temperatures in the mid-50s, falling into the upper 40s later in the evening. Rain is not expected for either game, but fans heading to the LSU game will want a jacket.

Up Next: Rain chances begin increasing late Sunday night, initially across western portions of the region before spreading farther east early Monday. Rain chances will be ramping up, but how much and how widespread is still the question.

The Monday morning commute is worth watching. Some showers could arrive before or during the morning drive. For now, this looks like a modest rain event rather than a widespread heavy rainfall threat. Any rain will be welcome, hopefully putting a dent in the ongoing drought.

Tropics: The National Hurricane Center does not expect tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf over the next seven days.

- Dave

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