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Posted 5:07 PM 10/28/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Make the most of the crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons while they last. A spike in humidity toward the weekend will fuel showers and thunderstorms just in time for Halloween.

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Posted 3:43 PM 10/28/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Warm, dry afternoons will continue across the Capital Area through the middle of the week. We’re keeping a close eye on the weekend forecast as scattered showers and thunderstorms will return just in time for Halloween.

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Posted 4:07 PM 10/26/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Warm afternoons will dominate our forecast through the middle of the week, while the dry air will keep fire danger elevated across Louisiana and Mississippi. Some needed rain may arrive by the weekend, but maybe with suboptimal timing for trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

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Posted 5:17 PM 10/25/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Now pushing three weeks without major rain across the Capital Area, don’t expect things to change in the next few days. Mornings will stay chilly and afternoons warm. However, moisture starts creeping into the area just in time for Halloween, delivering the first real chance to break the (More)

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Posted 5:39 PM 10/24/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Chilly mornings and comfortably warm afternoons will remain the status quo for much of the upcoming week. However, returning moisture takes aim at next weekend, right around Halloween. Because of that, a rain chance has officially joined the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast.

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Posted 7:16 AM 10/24/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The Baton Rouge Area will enjoy warm, sunny afternoons and crisp, cool nights straight through next week. However, extremely dry air and worsening drought conditions will keep the fire danger elevated, with many parishes and counties under burn bans.

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Posted 4:02 PM 10/22/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Sunny skies and dry conditions will dominate the Capital Area over the coming days, keeping high temperatures in the lower-to-mid 80s while morning lows dip into the 50s. However, worsening drought conditions and rising weekend winds will significantly elevate the chances for fires to spark, so (More)

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Posted 5:43 PM 10/21/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Crisp nights, warm afternoons, and sunny skies aren't going anywhere anytime soon. While it’s ideal weather to spend time outdoors, the dry conditions elevate fire risks, so exercise extra caution with any outdoor burning. Over in the tropics, there are a few areas to monitor.

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Posted 5:43 PM 10/20/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The Capital Area will continue a stretch of mainly sunny, warm afternoons and cool, crisp nights. There is zero chance of rain through early next week. While these warm days will make for pleasant outdoor afternoon plans, dry air will keep fire risks elevated across the region so caution when (More)

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Posted 6:18 PM 10/19/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Very dry air will accomplish two things moving forward: keeping rain away and resulting in rather large temperature swings from morning to afternoon. The next week will be characterized by a daily back-and-forth from jacket to T-shirt weather.

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