Posted 3:41 AM 7/23/2025 by Emma Kate Cowan

An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect for the majority of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi for heat index values up to 115 degrees from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during (More)

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Posted 6:27 PM 7/22/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect Wednesday from 10am to 7pm for the entire forecast area for heat index values over 108 degrees. An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect for the parishes/triangular area from Baton Rouge to the Northshore to New Orleans for heat (More)

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Posted 5:08 PM 7/21/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Another HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for Tuesday. This one will be in effect for all of South Louisiana, as the heat index will surpass 108° in many spots. Despite being used to sultry summer conditions, this level of heat and humidity can lead to heat illnesses. The advisory merely serves (More)

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Posted 5:16 PM 7/20/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for the majority of southeast Louisiana. It will go into effect at 10 a.m. and last until 7 p.m. Monday. Heat index values, or feels-like temperatures, may approach 112° in a few neighborhoods. Such a combination of heat and humidity (More)

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Posted 5:40 PM 7/19/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

The heat is about to take center stage as high pressure will steadily lower rain chances. Attention will quickly turn to storms later next week, as a disturbance passes by.

Tonight & Tomorrow: After observing isolated to scattered storms, any remaining activity will (More)

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Posted 5:24 PM 7/18/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

After a soggy stretch of weather, changes are on the way for our area heading into the weekend and next week. The system responsible for recent downpours has shifted north and west. Even though storm coverage has been less than expected today, moisture levels remain high. That means we still (More)

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Posted 7:33 PM 7/14/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

A HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday for many around the Capital Area, including East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes (More)

Posted 5:17 PM 7/13/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Typical summer heat and afternoon storms stick around early week. However, a tropical disturbance could bring a much wetter pattern starting on Thursday.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Lows will bottom out near 74 degrees under mostly clear skies. The pattern will be much more of (More)

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Posted 5:43 PM 7/12/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

A similar pattern to today will setup Sunday, bringing scattered storms. Looking ahead to the end of the week, a tropical disturbance could create a very wet pattern. 

Tonight & Tomorrow: Today ended up being a pretty active day with scattered showers and storms (More)

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Posted 5:56 PM 7/11/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

As we head into the weekend and beyond, the typical summer weather pattern will stay in full swing. Expect highs in the mid-90s each day, with just isolated, afternoon storms bubbling up, mostly closer to and south of I-10. These will likely fizzle after sunset, leaving us with warm, muggy nights (More)

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Posted 3:41 PM 7/10/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The typical summer pattern continues—hot, humid, with daily storm chances that will gradually decrease into early next week, allowing the heat to crank up even more. Stay hydrated, find some shade, and be prepared for those steamy afternoons!

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