FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Sunny and warm start to the week, however rain returns to the area 10 day forecast as of Monday, April 12. (Source: WAFB) By Steve Caparotta | April 12, 2021 at 4:40 AM CDT - Updated April 12 at 4:40 AM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The new weeks gets off to a nice start weather-wise, with plenty of sunshine prevailing again today. However, it will be a bit warmer as highs top out in the mid 80s this afternoon.
Clouds will return to the area overnight and it will be a milder start on Tuesday morning, with lows in the low 60s. And our beautiful weather the last couple of days will make a quick exit as showers and thunderstorms return to the area.
FIRST ALERT 10 P.M. FORECAST: Tuesday, March 16 By Steve Caparotta | March 16, 2021 at 4:27 AM CDT - Updated March 16 at 10:45 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Keep an umbrella handy again today with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms remaining possible. While severe weather does not appear to be much of a threat, the Storm Prediction Center does have a Level 1/5 (marginal) risk of severe weather posted for SW Mississippi. Otherwise, plan on another warm one as highs return to the low-mid 80s. Tuesday, March 16 pinpoint forecast (Source: WAFB) Severe weather outlook for Tuesday, March 16. (Source: WAFB)
Our most impactful weather is still slated for Wednesday as a potent upper-level storm system and associated cold front approach the region. Showers and thunderstorms will be likely from the afternoon into the evening hours, with the potential for a few strong to severe storms.