Temperatures rise, probability of rain decreases towards the weekend

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Today’s forecast: Temperatures will continue to rise a little higher today and will reach 35 degrees for many.

When humidity is factored in, heat index (feels like heat) values ​​could peak at nearly 105° in some areas this afternoon.

The best hope for some relief is a few passing showers, with the chance of rain today at about 30%. The wind will be less helpful, too, generally gusting at 5-10 mph during the day.

Coastal flooding

Less wind is bad news for the heat, but good news for the ongoing coastal flooding problems. A coastal flood warning remains in effect until 6pm this evening, but with Alberto now inland and winds weakening, water levels are likely to have peaked in most areas.

Weekend outlook

The high pressure system moving in from the east will bring even more heat over the weekend. Highs will be between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius, with heat index peaks reaching 40 to 43 degrees Celsius. It is possible that we will receive heat warnings for parts of the region through Sunday or Monday.

Expanded outlook

Heat will continue to be a problem early next week, with the highest heat index readings likely to be reached on Monday. The good news is that humidity levels will increase next week, which will help scattered showers and thunderstorms return. Daily rain chances will be between 40% and 60%, with highs between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius.

Tropical Update

Another tropical depression is likely to form in the Bay of Campeche this weekend. Regardless of the exact intensity, this system appears poised to follow a similar path to Alberto into Mexico.

And the National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a low pressure system east of Florida. The probability of formation is 50%, according to the forecast as of 1 a.m. Friday, and it is possible that the low will briefly develop into a tropical depression today before reaching the coast.

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