Typical summer pattern with lots of heat, isolated thunderstorms

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Today’s forecast: Slightly drier weather is expected today as the remnants of Beryl rise further north of us.

There is a 30 percent chance of mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms with maximum temperatures around 35 degrees.

Rest of this week

No significant changes are expected over the coming days. There will continue to be plenty of heat and isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures will be above 35 degrees most days through the weekend, but humidity will rise again over the weekend, meaning there could be heat warnings again.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected every day, especially in the afternoon, with a probability of rain between 40 and 50%.

Expanded outlook

Next week, the song will remain the same. Afternoon temperatures will mostly be in the 35s, although occasional rises above 35 are possible. And isolated, mainly afternoon thunderstorms will persist, with rain chances between 40% and 50%.

Rainfall

The Weather Prediction Center’s 7-day forecast shows moderate rainfall amounts for much of our region. Totals are forecast to average less than an inch north of the interstates, with 1 to 2 inches near and south of the I-10/I-12 corridor. Locally higher amounts are possible wherever storms develop.

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