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Saturday PM Forecast: Warming trend starts Sunday, eyes on next front

1 day 6 hours 21 minutes ago Saturday, April 12 2025 Apr 12, 2025 April 12, 2025 4:55 PM April 12, 2025 in Forecast Discussion
Source: The Storm Station

A warming trend will start on Sunday, with highs making it into the lower 80s. A front, expected to pass Tuesday, will delay this trend for a day or so. Highs will start to climb again as we head towards the end of the week.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Another cool night is expected, with lows near 50 degrees. Sunday will once again feature lots of sunshine, but warmer highs, in the lower 80s. Humidity levels will still be very low. The UV index will be in the very high category, meaning sunburns will set in very quickly. If outside for an extended period of time, sunscreen is a good choice. 

Up Next: More gorgeous conditions will stick around next week, but it will be warmer. A weak front passing Tuesday will slightly delay this warming trend. Moisture looks limited, so only expect some spotty showers, and more clouds in the area. Wednesday will feature slightly cooler temperatures, and lots of sunshine. Highs start to climb once again as we head towards the end of the week and weekend. No major rainmaker is in the forecast through Saturday.


River Flooding: The National Weather Service has issued a RIVER FLOOD WARNING for the Mississippi River at Red River Landing until further notice. A RIVER FLOOD WARNING will go into effect late Monday for the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge.

• At Red River Landing, flood stage is at 48 feet. Minor flooding is forecast by Friday evening. Moderate flooding is expected with a crest near 57 feet on April 23. Around these levels, Angola farmland on the left bank begins taking on water. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

• At Baton Rouge, flood stage is 35 feet. Minor flooding is forecast to begin early Tuesday, cresting just above major flood stage on April 23 with a height of 40.5 feet. Levels will fall below flood stage around May 2. Around these levels, the grounds of the older part of Louisiana State University's campus become soggy. This includes the area around the Veterinary Medicine building, the Veterinary Medicine Annex, and Alex Box Stadium. Levees protect the city of Baton Rouge and the main LSU campus at this level. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

The National Weather Service has issued a RIVER FLOOD WATCH for the Atchafalaya River at Simmesport, Butte La Rose, and Morgan City until further notice.

• At Simmesport, flood stage of 40 feet may be reached by April 24. There will be flooding of areas inside the levees of the Atchafalaya Floodway and considerable flooding in the backwater storage area in Avoyelles Parish.

• At Butte La Rose, flood stage of 20 feet may be reached by April 24. Minor flooding of the nearby areas could occur.

• At Morgan City, flood stage of 6 feet may be reached by April 19. Moderate flooding at 7 feet is forecast by April 23. At 7 feet, buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact portions of areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville.


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