Scorching Heat and Storms Ahead | Baton Rouge News

It’s going to be a scorcher today with temps hitting the low to mid 90s — but humidity will make it feel like 105. Watch out for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon, bringing heavy downpours, lightning, and possibly 2-3 inches of rain in a flash. Most areas won’t see them, but if you do, brace for impact — they’re moving slow. This weekend heats up further with Gulf moisture pushing in, raising rain chances to 40-60% Sunday and Monday, though storms may move faster to avoid flooding. Still, heat index stays near 105 — stay hydrated. Good news: tropics are calm for now — no tropical cyclones forming in the Atlantic Basin over the next seven days. We’ll keep you posted on all fronts. 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/eba0c89909eba0dd