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Sunday AM Forecast: More chilly nights, pleasant afternoons ahead

Sunday AM Forecast: More chilly nights, pleasant afternoons ahead

Posted 8:41 AM 10/18/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The coolest point following the recent cold front passage came this morning. Temperatures will gradually moderate from here on out, but still remain near or just below average. Meanwhile, sunshine and dry conditions will heighten drought concerns, with little to no rain expected moving (More)

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Saturday PM Forecast: Cool, Dry Weather Takes Hold

Posted 7:51 AM 10/18/2026 by Dave Baker

A strong cold front has brought a welcome change to South Louisiana, replacing summer-like heat with cooler temperatures and much lower humidity. Clear skies and dry weather will continue through the weekend and into next week, although drought and fire danger (More)

10/16/2026

Friday PM Forecast: first fall front delivers cool, dry and windy conditions for the weekend

Posted 4:56 PM 10/16/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A strong cold front will move offshore tonight, bringing in much cooler temperatures for the weekend. While the front will bring a major reduction in temperatures and humidity, it will also deliver gusty winds, elevated fire risks, and rough water for boaters.

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10/15/2026

Thursday PM Forecast: Gearing up for the first major fall cold front

Posted 5:28 PM 10/15/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

A strong cold front sweeps through ahead of the weekend, ushering in ideal football weather for Friday night and Saturday. Beyond the crisp fall air, the front brings gusty winds, heightened fire danger, and hazardous boating conditions. Read the full breakdown in today's loaded forecast (More)

10/14/2026

Wednesday PM Forecast: Fog risk clears behind powerful cold front ahead of the weekend

Posted 4:59 PM 10/14/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The Storm Station continues to follow two major stories: morning fog and an upcoming cold front. One will complicate the morning drive, whereas the other will deliver a refreshing cooldown just in time for the weekend.

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10/13/2026

Tuesday PM Forecast: Another dense fog potential, tracking a big cold front ahead of the weekend

Posted 5:59 PM 10/13/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

It’s a repeat forecast for the rest of the workweek: occasional morning fog, followed by mainly sunny, hot afternoons. A pleasant change arrives just in time for the weekend, however, courtesy of a cold front.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies will remain in (More)

10/12/2026

Monday PM Forecast: Cold front to shake things up after a quiet week

Posted 5:56 PM 10/12/2026 by Emma Kinchen, Malcolm Byron

Sunshine will be the main story moving forward, pushing afternoon highs into the low 90s each day this week. However, that warm trend gets disrupted heading into the weekend as another cold front targets the area. The shift in pattern could set up more comfortable temperatures just in time for (More)

10/11/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: Quiet & warm weather ahead, signs of a true fall front next weekend

Posted 5:26 PM 10/11/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

All of next week will be mainly dry with warm afternoons in the lower 90s. Looking ahead to next weekend, there are signs that a front could bring the coolest temperatures of the fall so far. 

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10/10/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: Bring out the light jackets, quiet weather next week

Posted 5:42 PM 10/10/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

A stretch of very quiet weather is in store for the Capital Area. While the daytime hours will be warm, some nights will feature lows in the upper 50s. 

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10/9/2026

Saturday AM Forecast: Last Advisory Issued on Isaias. Dry Weekend Ahead

Posted 10:09 AM 10/10/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists

After Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday evening as a Category 2 storm, the National Hurricane Center has discontinued all warnings and advisories as of Saturday morning. A pleasant weekend ahead, although it will be warm by October standards.

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10/6/2026

Tuesday AM forecast: Sunshine Returns Before the Gulf Becomes the Focus

Posted 12:31 PM 10/6/2026 by Dave Baker

Much quieter weather is settling in with more sunshine and drier air. The bigger story is developing over the Gulf, where a tropical depression is likely to form this week and could bring a few issues to our weather by the weekend. 

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10/5/2026

Monday PM Forecast: Pleasant stretch ahead; tropical mischief targeting the Gulf Coast

Posted 7:32 PM 10/5/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

A drier pattern takes hold for the rest of the week, bringing warm afternoons and seasonably cool mornings. Rain chances return by the weekend, however, as a tropical troublemaker approaches the northern Gulf Coast.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Any afternoon showers will wind (More)

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