Scorching Heat and Pop-Up Storms | Baton Rouge News

Heat wave holds strong with mid-90s temps and oppressive humidity pushing the heat index to 107—stuck in a classic summer pattern with afternoon thunderstorms that bring heavy rain, lightning, and wind. School kids brace for sticky mornings and stormy commutes. More tropical moisture on the way means rain chances rise by weekend. Tropical storms? Quiet for now—just heat and pop-up showers dominating the forecast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e99db134ae75763e