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[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

And it begins! Not ringing any alarm bells, just a 10% chance of tropical development in the Southern Gulf due to Tropical Storm Cristina in the Eastern Pacific. Regardless of development, we'll see our local rain chances increase next week. Stay tuned.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

Too early for Spaghetti? TS Cristina in the Eastern Pacific (EPAC) will move moisture into the Gulf later this week into the weekend. No tropical development is expected in the Gulf, however, this feature could/should increase our local rain chances next week.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

DID YOU KNOW...That men get struck/killed by lightning much more than women? It's true. 80% to 20%. Why so lopsided? Check out all the outdoor activities that lead to it. Fishing, farming, camping, etc. Remember...When thunder roars, go indoors!

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

The EPAC already has Boris and Cristina, both tropical storms. Cristina could move moisture into the Southern Gulf later this week, but it shouldn't have much of an influence across our region. Also African dust is getting going, which also can put a hamper on the tropical season

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

Lower rain chances this week will spell higher heat! Peak heat index readings will be in the upper 90s this work week, and up to triple-digit heat this weekend! Too soon???

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

T...G...I...F Friday should be a good weather day with only a 30% chance of an afternoon shower or storm. A good day to do outdoor stuff, as rain returns this weekend.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

WWW (WET WEATHER WEEKEND)...If you have outdoor plans this Saturday, you may need a plan B, ditto for Sunday. The good news is that we're not expecting severe weather or flooding, and high temps will be held in check.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

Good Thursday morning...Today is trending a bit drier with only a 20% chance of showers/storms, however, the weekend is shaping up to be on the wet side. Nothing severe is expecting, but if you have outdoor plans, especially Saturday, you may need a backup plan. Stay tuned.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

SENSATIONAL SOUTHERN-STYLE SUNRISE! Baton Rouge painting the sky nicely this Wednesday morning. Have a great day!

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

Good Tuesday morning...Expect scattered, non-severe storms to develop later today across the Baton Rouge area. Peak timing looks to be late afternoon into early evening. A cool front will stall across our area the next couple of days, keeping in rain chances.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

Welcome to the start of June, the start of meteorological summer, and the start of hurricane season. Here’s your hot Monday forecast.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

Good Monday morning. Welcome to June, welcome to the start of Meteorological Summer, and welcome to the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season! It's forecast to be a quieter than normal season, but it's always good to be storm-ready. Check out our "5th Season" hurricane special tonight.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

How bout some good news from the weather department...Friday and Saturday are shaping up to be a bit drier with only a 20% chance later today, down to 10% Saturday. You have a few chances to mow the lawn or wash the car...FINALLY!!! Have a great weekend!

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON...A rare moon event is coming to a theatre near you this weekend with the FULL BLUE MICRO MOON. This moon will be the opposite of a supermoon, appearing 7% smaller than normal. The combo of a blue and micro moon is actually rare...won't see it again till 2053!

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...The drought monitor update today shows huge signs of improvement! The red area that used to be between New Orleans and the coast is gone! At least something good comes from the dreary weather.

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BREAKING: All lanes are OPEN on I-10 WEST on the Mississippi River Bridge.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

IT'S BACK! AFRICAN DUST...Hurricane season kicks off in four days, and right on cue, a few thick African dust plumes will migrate across the Atlantic. This, along with a strong El Nino, could put a lid on the hurricane season...WE HOPE! Previous El Nino seasons have been quiet!

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

TOP FIVE, HERE WE COME?? Welp, it's certainly possible. This May is officially the 6th wettest on record for Baton Rouge with around 11 and a half inches, notwithstanding the rain we just had overnight into early this Thursday morning. We have 4 more days, with more rain otw!

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

WET WEATHER WEDNESDAY...Here comes the rain...After taking a day or two off from wet weather, it will move back in later this morning into the afternoon. A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect through 7AM for locally heavy downpours. Today should be our highest rain chance of the week.

[Jared Silverman @JaredWAFB]

Good Tuesday morning...A bit drier for your Tuesday with only a 10% chance of a shower in the morning, then 40-50% in the afternoon. Bigger and better rain chances return Wednesday and Thursday, so don't put away the rain gear just yet!