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Posted 4:49 AM 9/17/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

While it will still feel humid this morning, drier air will filter in as the day progresses. This will cause lower heat index values and cooler lows over the next few days.

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Posted 5:06 PM 9/16/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

To end the week, we will get the first sign that the summer steam machine has an off switch. Drier air will sweep into the Capital Area on Thursday. While high temperatures will still climb into the mid-90s each afternoon, lower humidity will keep the heat index down and allow low temperatures to (More)

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Posted 5:03 PM 9/15/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The first signs of steam relief are ahead as a weak front will push through the Baton Rouge Area on Wednesday. To end the week, triple-digit heat index values will break thanks to noticeably drier air. While afternoon temperatures will still top out in the mid-90s, lower humidity will make (More)

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Posted 4:40 PM 9/14/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Sizzling high temperatures and summer steam will persist through the middle of the week. While “cooler” may be a stretch, a break in humidity is expected for the end of the week and the beginning of the weekend.

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Posted 5:13 PM 9/13/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

When compared to this past week, next week will have much less showers and storms. It will be hot, but there are indications of a pretty significant humidity drop late week. 

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Posted 5:47 PM 9/12/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Storms will become a lot less likely in the coming days. As a result, the added sunshine will allow temperatures to increase.

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Posted 5:08 PM 9/11/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Deep tropical moisture will continue to pump into the Capital Area, bringing downpours and the possibility of isolated poor-drainage flooding into the weekend. Additionally, lightning could pose a threat of minor delays to any outdoor activities, including football.

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Posted 5:29 PM 9/10/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Deep tropical moisture will continue to pump into the Capital Area, bringing downpours and the possibility of isolated poor-drainage flooding into the weekend. Additionally, lightning could pose a threat of minor delays to any outdoor activities, including football.

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Posted 4:43 PM 9/9/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

A steady stream of tropical moisture will keep numerous downpours in the Capital Area forecast for the foreseeable future. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will accompany a few of these storms. Elevated storm chances will carry over into another busy football weekend in Baton Rouge.

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Posted 5:00 PM 9/8/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A persistent supply of tropical moisture will keep scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms in the Baton Rouge Area forecast through the upcoming weekend. Any thunderstorms may produce downpours, frequent lightning, and gusty wind. Prior to any development, humid conditions will push heat (More)

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Posted 4:53 PM 9/7/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Daily afternoon storms aren't going anywhere anytime soon. The Capital Area is locked in a typical late-summer pattern, with no cold fronts in sight to break up the heat and humidity.

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