Baton Rouge, La. – Clear skies and rising heat will dominate Louisiana through early next week, bringing summerlike conditions back to much of the state. Daytime highs will steadily climb, reaching 91°F by Monday and Tuesday, with plenty of sunshine throughout the stretch.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, temperatures will hover in the upper 80s this weekend before surging into the low 90s at the start of the workweek. Winds will remain light, generally out of the north at 5 mph, keeping conditions calm and air quality steady.
Plaquemine, along with surrounding Iberville and Ascension parishes, will see cool, comfortable nights with lows dipping into the mid-60s. Commuters can expect dry roads and clear visibility during morning and evening drives, though the building heat may push afternoon feels-like temperatures into the mid-90s by early next week.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and keep an eye on indoor cooling systems as the heat trend continues. No rain is expected through at least Thursday, offering a stretch of dry days for outdoor plans and travel.
Sunny skies are forecast to hold across Louisiana through midweek, with the next shift in weather patterns likely arriving later next week.
Five Day Forecast for Baton Rouge, La.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 87°F, low 65°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 89°F, low 66°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 91°F, low 68°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 91°F, low 67°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 91°F, low 69°F.
