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Posted 5:08 AM 7/28/2026 by Dave Baker

The hottest stretch of the summer continues across the Capital Region with heat index values climbing as high as 115 degrees through Wednesday. While only a stray afternoon storm is possible over the next couple of days, rain chances increase late this week and (More)

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Posted 5:09 PM 7/27/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Dangerous heat will continue across the Capital Area through Wednesday before a surge of moisture allows afternoon thunderstorms to offer some relief later this week. Know that the pattern could get a little more stormy for afternoon activities this upcoming weekend.

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Posted 5:16 PM 7/26/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Overall, the week ahead will be a hot one with most days in the upper 90s. Mainly dry conditions are expected through Wednesday, until storm chances return late week into the weekend. 

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Posted 5:46 PM 7/25/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Although it will still be hot on Sunday, highs will climb up even more heading into next week. Most days will be in the upper 90s with peak heat index values over 110°. 

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Posted 4:46 PM 7/24/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A large ridge of high pressure will slide over the Capital Area this weekend, locking in hot, dry air and setting the stage for dangerously high heat index values early next week. Expect daytime temperatures to quickly climb near 100 degrees with virtually no rain in sight to cool us off.

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Posted 3:41 PM 7/23/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

As Tropical Storm Bertha moves westward into Texas, wet and breezy conditions across the Baton Rouge Area will quickly taper off tonight. Heat will build rapidly starting Friday, setting us up for dangerous, triple-digit heat index values that will stretch well into next week.

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Posted 9:30 AM 7/19/2026 by Dave Baker

A Heat Advisory is in effect today as heat index values climb into the 108 to 112 degree range across much of southeast Louisiana. While a few isolated storms are possible this afternoon, the biggest weather story through much of the week will be dangerous (More)

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Posted 5:45 PM 7/18/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Heat alerts are back! This means it will feel very hot over the next several days so drink plenty of water. In the tropics, a disturbance in the northeastern Gulf continues to grow more organized.

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Posted 6:03 PM 7/17/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

It's already hot, but temperatures will increase even more as we head into the weekend. Rain is very unlikely, meaning outdoor plans will be good to go! Just make sure you are hydrating plenty.

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Posted 6:11 PM 7/16/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Heat is going to be the name of the game straight through the weekend and into early next week. Following a hot stretch of weather, some relief may arrive toward midweek in the form of returning showers. Meanwhile, the Storm Station is monitoring a few areas in the tropics.

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Posted 5:04 PM 7/15/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

As rain becomes scarce in the 7-Day forecast, get ready for the return of the summer sizzle heading into the weekend. The Storm Station will also be monitoring a disturbance in the eastern Gulf, which has a low chance of becoming the next tropical depression or storm.

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