Baton Rouge Bakes in Summer Sizzle Before Storms Crash Halloween Weekend

Baton Rouge is starting Friday on the mild side, with clear skies and temperatures around 57 degrees before a warm-up into the low 80s. Clouds will thicken through the day, but rain is not expected Friday.

Friday Heat Gives Way To A Wetter Halloween Weekend

The National Weather Service expects a high near 82 on Friday, followed by a mostly cloudy night with a low around 68. Saturday will be warmer, reaching about 84, with passing showers and a few thunderstorms possible—potentially complicating Halloween costumes, candy routes, and outdoor plans.

Sunday Looks Like The Wettest Day

Showers are possible Sunday morning, with thunderstorms likely later and a 60% chance of rain overall. The weekend storms are currently expected to be hit-or-miss rather than severe, while the region is expected to dry out Monday and temperatures stay warm near 83.

Midweek Brings Cooler Air And More Uncertainty

Rain showers are likely Tuesday, followed by another chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday as a front moves through. The National Weather Service is watching that setup for stronger wind gusts and an isolated tornado threat, although the details remain several days out. Temperatures should cool Wednesday and Thursday, with skies gradually clearing through the end of the period.

If weekend plans head toward the Gulf coast, minor coastal flooding is expected in some Louisiana and Mississippi coastal areas during high tides through the weekend. That concern is separate from the Baton Rouge forecast, but travelers should watch local advisories near east-facing shores.