Latest Weather Blog
A large ridge of high pressure will slide over the Capital Area this weekend, locking in hot, dry air and setting the stage for dangerously high heat index values early next week. Expect daytime temperatures to quickly climb near 100 degrees with virtually no rain in sight to cool us off.
The Weekend: highs in the upper 90s, feels-like temperatures of 105°+
Next Week: extreme heat to return, warnings possible with feels-like temperatures of 108°+
The Tropics: all quiet in the wake of Bertha
Tonight & This Weekend: Skies will clear out quickly tonight. Air conditioners will work hard, even through the night, as low temperatures only fall into the upper 70s. Both Saturday and Sunday will have plenty of sunshine to drive afternoon highs straight into the mid-to-upper 90s. Light winds off the land will delay cool marine breezes from moving inland during peak afternoon heating, so rain won't offer much relief. Daily coverage will be capped around 10%, meaning almost everyone stays completely dry.
Next Week: Heat will only amplify next week. High temperatures will steadily climb into the upper 90s, with numbers approaching 98° by Wednesday. Several spots along the I-10 and I-12 corridors could briefly touch the 100° mark. While the atmosphere as a whole will be dry, preventing organized showers, humidity will remain trapped near the surface, and feels-like temperatures will regularly reach between 108°F and 115°F starting Monday. Importantly, overnight low temperatures will barely drop below 80°, giving us very little recovery time from the daytime heat.
Heat advisories are fairly common during the warm season and serve as a general reminder to use common sense in the heat. Extreme heat warnings, which signal a more serious situation, are also possible multiple days next week.
The Storm Station Weather Team says heat illness can set in quickly when conditions reach that level, even for people accustomed to the heat along the central Gulf Coast. Staying hydrated and taking frequent breaks while working outside are among the precautions being highlighted.
Get the latest 7-day forecast and real-time weather updates HERE.
Watch live news HERE.
The Tropics: All tropical storm warnings and advisories for our local coastal area have officially been cancelled as Bertha continues inland toward Texas. Otherwise, the Gulf, Caribbean and Atlantic are quiet. No new tropical development is expected over the next seven days.
– Josh
The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and X for even more weather updates while you are on the go.
Continuous News
News Video
-
The Kingfish are back: will the team stick this time?
-
FRIDAY HEALTH REPORT: Peptides sold online without FDA approval may soon be...
-
St. George's right to exist disputed in East Baton Rouge Parish legal...
-
Ascension-based steel fabrication, machining company expands with new Gonzales facility, reports say
-
Cajun Navy 2016 sues United Cajun Navy over defamation claims
2une In Video
-
2une In Previews: Tattoos for Tails offering new tattoos, chance to meet...
-
15th annual Bayou BBQ Bash kicks off this weekend in Morgan City
-
Restaurant Week is back in Baton Rouge as a celebration of the...
-
WBRZ's Stuff the Bus collects school supplies on both sides of the...
-
Two people seriously injured in single-vehicle Port Allen crash, deputies say
Investigative Video
-
Baton Rouge grand jury declines to charge man arrested in 2023 hunting...
-
Baton Rouge law enforcement agencies seize over 1,000 guns halfway through 2026
-
Investigative Unit: Former Dixon inmates face charges after drugs, cell phones found...
-
Legislative audit finds W. Ascension Hospital District may have misappropriated around $300k...
-
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Police reports filed in dispute prior to pastor's arrest
Sports Video
-
The Kingfish are back: will the team stick this time?
-
5 Tigers named Preseason First Team All-SEC
-
Former LSU basketball star Angel Reese, also known as 'Bayou Barbie,' now...
-
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be...
-
Lane Kiffin gives an update on QB Sam Leavitt as LSU takes...
.png)
