Over the next three days, warmth will continue with increasing humidity on the heels of southeast winds. Those winds could gust over 30mph at times.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will start to spill into the area overnight. With a southeast wind of 5-10mph, it will be difficult for temperatures to go much lower than the mid 60s. Look for a more clouds on Friday as compared to previous afternoons. This may temporarily pause the warming trend with thermometers topping out in the upper 80s. It will be a breezy day with southeast winds of 10-20mph and occasionally higher gusts.

Up Next: Over the weekend, mornings will begin sticky in the low 70s followed by warm afternoons in the upper 80s. Skies will feature a mix of sun and clouds with an outside shot at a shower, mainly on Sunday. Our next reasonable chance for rain will arrive on Monday. A front stalled to our northwest, combined with some energy in the upper levels of the atmosphere, could result in scattered showers and thunderstorms to begin the new week. Neither severe weather nor heavy rain look to be threats. Humidity and moisture won’t be going anywhere and so it is hard to rule out a pop-up shower any given day; it is getting to the time of year where that is a usual prospect.  

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– Josh 

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We remain warm and dry through the weekend. Winds will increase as well as humidity levels to end the week. 

Today & Tonight: Thursday morning will start off mild, with temperatures near 60°. With elevated dew points this morning, patchy fog may develop right around sunrise. Once the sun rises, any fog will quickly burn off and temperatures will begin to warm. By noon, temps will already be near 80°, topping out in the upper 80s around the Capital Area. Similar to Wednesday, because of an increase of moisture in the atmosphere, we will see added cloud cover this afternoon.

Clouds will continue to build in overnight, resulting in mostly cloudy conditions by early Friday morning. The added clouds and elevated winds tomorrow morning will keep lows in the mid-60s. 

Up Next: As we move towards the weekend, conditions will remain warm and dry. Friday afternoon will see temperatures back near 87° despite mainly cloudy conditions. Both Saturday and Sunday will see enough sunshine to send afternoon highs closer to the 90 degree mark, flirting with previous record highs. Winds also stay elevated all weekend, between 10-25 mph out of the southeast with gusts even higher. The winds continue to usher in more gulf moisture and while rain chances stay close to none over the weekend, an increase in moisture will make things feel a bit more humid. Monday brings our next reasonable chance for rain as a front off to the northwest will allow for scattered showers and storms to develop that afternoon. Severe weather is not a concern with this system. The above average warmth looks to continue into the new month with no relief in sight. 

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– Emma Kate Cowan 

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A steady warming trend will continue through the end of the month. Humidity will ramp up as well.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight tonight, mainly clear skies and calm winds will allow for temperatures to cool into the low 60s, noticeably warmer than previous nights. We will see an increase in dew points over the next 24 hours which could result in patchy areas of fog early Thursday morning. Thermometers will warm into the upper 80s with little problem beneath mostly sunny skies. The record high for the date is 89 degrees and it is not out of the question some thermometers could challenge that mark.

Up Next: A few more clouds will be around on Friday and this could stall the warming trend for a day. Highs will still shoot for the upper 80s but will be in line or potentially a bit lower than Thursday. Over the weekend, mornings will begin sticky in the low 70s followed by warm afternoons in the upper 80s. Skies will feature a mix of sun and clouds with an outside shot at a shower, mainly on Sunday. Our next reasonable chance for rain will arrive on Monday. A front stalled out to our northwest, combined with some energy in the upper levels of the atmosphere, could result in scattered showers and thunderstorms to begin the new week. Neither severe weather nor heavy rain look to be threats.

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– Josh 

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The final week of April will feature warm afternoons and very limited rain. Humidity and breezy winds make a return for the weekend. 

Today & Tonight: Morning lows early Wednesday are a sign of the warming trend that's underway. We will begin the day with lows in the mid to upper 50s around the Capital Region. With mainly sunny conditions all day, temperatures will quickly warm into the mid-80s this afternoon. If you're planning to head out to celebrate the LSU Gymnastics team this evening, when the parade rolls, temperatures will still be in the low 80's only cooling into the 70s when the sun sets around 8:00pm. Winds will be light all day long out of the southeast. 

Overnight tonight, mainly clear skies and calm winds will allow for temperatures to cool into the low 60s. We will see an increase in dew points over the next 24 hours which could result in patchy areas of fog early Thursday morning. 

Up Next: Temperatures will be back in the upper 80's Thursday afternoon and will return there each day to conclude the month. Morning lows will also begin to warm each day, expect morning temperatures near 70° by the weekend. Along with the temperatures, humidity levels and cloud cover will gradually rise as we head towards the weekend. Friday will feature the most clouds of the week. Our next rain chance does not arrive until Monday, when only isolated storm activity is expected. 

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- Emma Kate Cowan

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The capital area is saying goodbye to the cool pattern. A transition to a warmer pattern has already begun, and doesn't show many signs of letting up.

Tonight & Tomorrow: The chilliest night of the week has already come and gone. Temperatures will trend in a warmer direction on Tuesday night, bottoming out in the mid-50s. Thermometers will register even warmer values on Wednesday. Look for a high temperature in the middle-80s. More humidity will also creep back into the region. Dew points will inch closer to 60° - not uncomfortably sticky, but a noteworthy uptick. The added warmth and moisture will produce a few fair-weather cumulus clouds during the heat of the day.

During the evening, there will be no weather woes if celebrating the LSU Gymnastics victory along the parade route.

Up Next: Temperatures will continue to climb in the days to follow, with highs eventually returning to the upper-80s. The humidity will make its presence known, especially over the weekend. Morning lows will also join the party as they rise into the 60s and 70s. A few record highs are also in danger over a period of several days.

Rain chances remain low despite the warm and muggy pattern. Our next best shot at rain appears to arrive on Monday. Even then, rain is not a guarantee as storms should be operating on an isolated basis.

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-- Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

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Tuesday begins another streak of 80 degree days with warmer mornings on the way as well. A quiet weather pattern will continue all week with little to no rain expected.  

Today & Tonight: Tuesday morning conditions will call for an extra layer or two again as morning temperatures will start off in the 40's around the state. Once the sun rises, clear skies and light winds out of the southeast will quickly allow the atmosphere to warm. By lunchtime temps will be in the 70s, entering the low 80s for afternoon highs. Tuesday will feature comfortable humidity values as well. Overnight, we will see temperatures more mild than previous days, with a Wednesday morning low only falling near 57° in the Baton Rouge area. 

Up Next: The cool air quickly exits Wednesday afternoon and there is no sign of it returning anytime soon. Wednesday through the weekend will feature afternoon high's ranging from the mid to upper 80's; well above average for the last week of April which is typically near 81 degrees. Morning lows also join in on the warming trend, as we will wake up with lows in the 60's to low 70s through the weekend. Humidity levels gradually increase and conditions will be a bit more muggy to end the week. Rain chances remain unlikely until early next week. 

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- Emma Kate Cowan

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Although we received a break from the heat, that will not last for too much longer. The 80's will return tomorrow, with increasing temperatures throughout the week.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Light winds and clear skies will allow for a quick dip in temperatures overnight. Lows will be in the mid to upper 40's, so keep the jackets on standby. Another great day weather wise is expected tomorrow. Skies will stay mainly cloud free with plenty of sunshine. Although the humidity will still be low, highs will reach the lower 80's. 

Up Next: A warming trend will take over the area as winds switch to a more southerly direction. Highs will be in the mid 80's on Wednesday, and the upper 80's by the end of the week. Some of these temperature values could be near record highs. Humidity levels will slowly increase as well, and it will be very noticeable over the weekend. Skies will be mostly, to partly sunny throughout the week and even into the weekend. This time period should stay dry as well, although there are some early indications of rain chances increasing early next week.

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- Balin

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The new week brings a quick relief from the warm temperatures. Crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons will quickly be replaced by above average warmth by the end of the week. Rain will be hard to come by over the 7 days.

Today & Tonight: Grab your jackets! Morning lows across the Capital Region will dip into the mid and upper 40's Monday morning. Clear skies from the overnight will continue all day long and with plenty of sunshine, afternoon high's will reach near 75° in Baton Rouge with winds between 5-10 mph out of the northeast. Lower humidity values behind the weekend cold front will also add to the comfortable conditions. Tonight, light winds and clear skies will allow for a quick dip in temperatures once again. Tuesday morning will also feature morning low's in the 40's around southern Louisiana. 

Up Next: After another chilly start to Tuesday, we will begin to see a warming trend take over as winds take more of a southerly direction. Tuesday afternoon high temperatures will be right around average for this time of year, near 80°. Each afternoon this week will see slightly warmer, in the mid-80's by Wednesday and into the upper 80's by the weekend. In fact, we will once again see temperatures nearing previous record warmth to conclude the month. Humidity levels will also slowly increase this week, with conditions becoming a bit muggy by the weekend. Cloud cover will gradually increases as well although no major rainmaker is found on the Storm Station 7-day forecast. 

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- Emma Kate Cowan

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Cool and dry conditions hang around for a few more days. This stretch of nicer weather quickly comes to a close, however. A more prolonged stretch of warm and muggy conditions arrives by mid to late week.

Tonight & Tomorrow: The capital area was able to enjoy a cooler airmass on Sunday afternoon behind a cold front. Though more comfortable during the day, this sets the stage for what will end up being a chilly night. Skies will be largely cloud-free into Monday morning. This will allow temperatures to cool off at a quick pace. We expect temperatures to drop into the 50s as midnight nears, eventually falling into the middle and upper-40s by sunrise. Areas north of the interstate may end up closer to the mid-40s.

Sunshine prevails on Monday, with daytime highs reaching more comfortable levels. Look for a high near 75° in Baton Rouge, which runs about 5° below average for this time of year. The humidity will not be an issue.

Up Next: Monday's forecast can almost be copied over into Tuesday. It will be another chilly start followed by a nice afternoon. Highs will likely end up touch warmer in the low-80s. Again, you won't notice any humidity. However, the all-too-familiar warm and muggy regime makes a return soon after. By the weekend, the humidity will be noticeable as highs venture closer to the 90° mark. Unlike this past weekend, there will not be a cold front to provide any sort of relief from this pattern.

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-- Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

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After the overnight rain, temperatures are much cooler across the area. Below average temperatures should continue the next couple of days.

Today & Tonight: Temperatures will be much cooler across the area today. They will struggle to leave the upper 50's for the first half of the day because of widespread cloud cover. As we get into the afternoon and evening, clearing should begin to occur. This will allow high temperatures in the upper 60's. Tonight, lows will get into the upper 40's under clear skies.

Up Next: The beginning of the week will feature lots of sunshine and below average temperatures. The week as a whole will be dry and cloud cover will be minimal. Humidity looks like it will be on the lower side as well. Temperatures will work their way up each and every day throughout the week. By the end of the week and into the weekend, highs will be near 90 degrees.

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– Balin

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A front will move through the area, bringing with it numerous showers and thunderstorms overnight. Other than some scattered showers in the morning, most of Sunday will be dry.

Tonight & Tomorrow: The passage of this front has continued to trend earlier, and latest guidance has the front pushing through the capital area right around sunset. This means the overnight hours will be post-frontal, with dropping temperatures. The main change an earlier front will cause is the rain timeline moving up. Numerous showers and thunderstorms will occur in the overnight hours, with only scattered showers on Sunday morning. Any lingering showers should be moving out by 10-11am. Lows tonight will be near 59 degrees. Highs tomorrow will be much cooler, in the mid to upper 60's. Skies should stay mostly cloudy for most of the day, but clearing is expected in the evening.

Up Next: The front will leave behind much cooler and drier air to start the workweek. Lows at the beginning of the week will be pretty chilly, with temperatures in the upper 40's. The entirety of the week is looking dry with lots of sunshine. Temperatures will work their way up each and every day. Highs will be back in the upper 80's by the end of the week. 

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– Balin

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A front approaching the area will bring with it the chance of showers and thunderstorms later today and early on Sunday. A significant drop in temperatures and humidity is expected after the front passes.

Today & Tonight: Another warm and muggy day is expected with highs in the mid 80's. As a front nears the area, isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon and evening. As we go into the overnight hours, the front will completely pass through, increasing rain coverage, and also dropping temperatures. These temperatures should drop into the upper 50's before daybreak.  

Up Next: After the front passes, an upper level disturbance will move through the area early Sunday morning. Since there will still be enough moisture around, numerous showers and thunderstorms will be possible. Most of the rain will be wrapped up by lunchtime, with the rest of the day being dry. Temperatures will struggle to leave the 60's all day long. Clouds will even begin to break up in the evening.

Much cooler and drier air will result in lows in the low 50s on Monday and Tuesday while highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s respectively. A few high clouds will mix into skies to begin the week. Most of the workweek is expected to stay dry.

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– Balin

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Ongoing storm surveys have found that a strong, long tracking tornado tore across portions of Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes during severe weather on April 10. This single tornado was previously believed to be two separate tornadoes. Additionally, a second tornado was identified just northwest of the new, long tracking tornado. 

Officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) used recent satellite data to find signs of additional tornadoes. Not only were several previously undetected tornadoes identified in St. Tammany Parish and Hancock County, but one of the West Feliciana Parish tornadoes was discovered to be on the ground continuously for 33 miles with a maximum width peaking near 1 mile near Spillman, LA. This tornado ranks as the second longest continuously on the ground in the Storm Station's 13 Parish, 2 County forecast area (since 1950). 

This EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 110mph formed south of Morganza, LA within a powerful line of thunderstorms and quickly moved northeast over mainly rural lands before causing more substantial tree damage as it crossed Morganza Highway. The tree damage became increasingly more widespread and intense as the tornado crossed Levee Road and the Mississippi River. High resolution satellite imagery identified a focused swath of tree damage roughly 400 yards in width that continued northeast through the Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge up through US Highway 61. Tree damage was observed on Highway 61 with another large swath of tree damage further northeast on Bains Road. Due to the heavily wooded and rural areas, ground surveys were impeded in identifying parts of this track as it continued northeast. The tornado quickly grew in size thereafter and the most significant damage began after the tornado crossed Polk Brannon Road. Ground survey was able to access areas along Spillman and Jones Vaughn Creek Road where numerous trees were snapped, large hardwood trees were uprooted, and several wooden electrical transmission poles were snapped. The peak width of the damage path was measured in this vicinity with widespread damage evident along a mile wide swath. Ground surveys were impeded in Spillman due to widespread tree damage from this tornado, but the damage path and track remained wide and significant as it tracked northeast along Highway 421. High resolution satellite analysis was used to provide the end point for this tornado in which the tornado finally lifted after crossing into rural parts of Wilkinson County in Mississippi.

Further adjustments to peak intensity are possible and another damage survey team from the National Weather Service is planning to revisit the area on Monday. This will assist in finalizing the peak intensity and an increase to an EF-2 rating tornado in West Feliciana Parish is likely.

The second EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 100mph was confirmed via radar imagery and ground survey. The starting point of this tornado was along the bend of Bayou Sara. The tornado then quickly tracked northeast into Bains where it crossed US Highway 61 causing primarily tree damage near an elementary school. Additional damage was not accessible due to Marydale Road being closed, but high resolution satellite imagery did identify a localized swath of tree damage near Alexander Creek tracking just west of the larger tornado that occurred in this area.

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Sunshine finally allowed temperatures to break into the upper 80s on Friday. That warmth will be booted away by a cold front with showers and thunderstorms over the weekend.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will fill in once again through the overnight hours. Some patchy fog may even develop by dawn. Low temperatures will be quite muggy in the low 70s. A weakening cold front will drift into the region from the north during the daytime hours of Saturday. Mostly cloudy skies, with a few breaks of sun during the afternoon, will result in high temperatures achieving the middle 80s. As the front slows near the interstate corridor, isolated showers and thunderstorms could pop—especially late in the day. To be clear, most of Saturday will stay dry.  

Up Next: Expect showers and thunderstorms to increase in coverage overnight Saturday and into Sunday. The busiest period will be late Saturday night into Sunday morning. Most, if not all, of the precipitation will be wrapped up by lunchtime. Some sun could even return before nightfall. Given the earlier passage of the front, temperatures will be considerably cooler on Sunday. Lows will be in the upper 50's, with highs in the upper 60s occurring before dawn. Clouds and northeast breezes will keep thermometers in the low to mid 60s for most of the day. 

Much cooler and drier air will result in lows in the low 50s on Monday and Tuesday while highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s respectively. A few high clouds will mix into skies to begin the week. Most of the workweek is expected to stay dry.

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– Josh 

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A week after the widespread severe weather moved through southeast Louisiana, officials from the National Weather Service have been looking at recent satellite data to find signs of any additional tornadoes. So far, they have identified several more tornadoes, mainly around the Slidell area. These newly discovered tornadoes have been given preliminary EF-0 and EF-1 ratings.

Further back to the west, further investigations are ongoing in West Feliciana parish. There have been two confirmed tornadoes in that area, but there is a possibility more will be found. Similar to Slidell, satellite data is being utilized to find potential damage paths. This technique is mainly used to find evidence of tornadoes in more rural areas. 

If you know of damage from this event, submit pictures to help the ongoing surveys. Email weather@wbrz.com with those photos and a specific location.

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Stubborn clouds have kept high temperatures a few degrees lower than expected the last two afternoons. If sunshine can sneak out on Friday, thermometers will make a big bounce into the upper 80s. The chance for rain returns over the weekend.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds have started breaking apart west of the Capital Area and those gaps will start to emerge locally overnight. As a result of partial clearing and a slight dip in humidity, low temperatures will sneak into the upper 60s. The forecast high temperature of 88 degrees on Friday comes awfully close to the record of 90 degrees set in 2006 and 1987. The ultimate top out reading during the afternoon hours will be highly dependent on how much sun is revealed. Should clouds remain stubborn, those areas will stay in the mid 80s. If sun is out for several hours, those areas will go into the upper 80s.

Up Next: Over the weekend, a cold front will settle into the region from the north. Most of Saturday is expected to be dry and warm with highs in the mid 80s. However, showers and thunderstorms will become possible by evening and increase in coverage overnight and into Sunday. Especially if you have outdoor plans for the second half of the weekend, keep tabs on the forecast. The highest coverage in showers and thunderstorms will occur during the first half of Sunday and some sun could even return before nightfall. As the front slides south of the local area, highs will stay in the low 70s on Sunday.

Much cooler and drier air will result in lows in the 50s on Monday and Tuesday while highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s respectively. A few high clouds will mix into skies to begin the week.

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– Josh 

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We conclude the workweek with possibly the warmest temperatures of the year so far. A cold front arriving during the second half of the weekend will give short-lived relief from the above average temperatures. 

Today & Tonight: Wednesday's overcast conditions continue into the first half of your Thursday. Like the past few days, temperatures early this morning will only fall near 70°, making for another warm and muggy start to the day. Winds remain out of the south, anywhere between 5-10 mph, and with a decent amount of moisture in the atmosphere, we cant rule out a spotty shower popping up during the day today, especially north of I-10/12. There are signals that this afternoon could feature breaks in the clouds and if so, the added sunshine will quickly warm temperatures into the upper 80's for afternoon highs. 

Mainly cloudy conditions take us into the overnight hours, but calm winds and a few breaks in the clouds could cool things down a few degrees more than previous days. Low's around the capital area early Friday are forecast near 68°.

Up Next: The best chance to see sunshine over the next few days will be on Friday. As a result in the decline in cloud cover, our forecast high of 89° could warm just enough to meet or beat the record of 90° set back in 2006 and 1987. 

Going into the weekend, Saturday will conclude the streak of warm and muggy weather for the week with afternoon temperatures in the mid-80's. Saturday will also feature mostly cloudy skies. As a cold front approaches the state from the NW during the day, spotty showers can't be ruled out but numerous showers and thunderstorms arrive Sunday with the passage of the front.

This cold front does not raise the concern for heavy rain or severe weather, though it could put a damper on any outdoor activities on Sunday, especially in the first half of the day. By Sunday evening, the front will continue to push east, with northerly winds behind it bringing in slightly cooler air and noticeable drier air to start the next week. With the rain around on Sunday, temperatures will struggle to warm, Baton Rouge has a forecast high of 71° to end the extremely warm week. 

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– Emma Kate Cowan

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Clouds will be slow to break through Thursday. By Friday, added sunshine could result in the warmest afternoon so far this season.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will remain stubborn as the trend of mild nights continues. Low temperatures will fail to leave the low 70s in most neighborhoods with continued southeast breezes of 5-10mph. Those clouds will persist into Thursday but may finally start to thin out during the afternoon hours. In response, high temperatures will warm into the upper 80s. There is an outside shot at a spotty shower, especially north of I-12.

Up Next: Our forecast high of 89 degrees on Friday comes awfully close to the record of 90 degrees set in 2006 and 1987. Added sunshine as compared to Wednesday and Thursday afternoons should help nudge thermometers warmer.

Over the weekend, a cold front will settle into the region from the north. Most of Saturday is expected to be dry and warm with highs in the upper 80s. However, showers and thunderstorms will become possible by evening and increase in coverage overnight and into Sunday. Especially if you have outdoor plans for the second half of the weekend, keep tabs on the forecast. The front will move south, taking away any rain by the end of the weekend. Much cooler temperatures will result with highs returning to the 70s Sunday and Monday. Sunshine and low humidity are expected for the beginning of next week.  

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– Josh 

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The unseasonably warm and muggy weather continues to trek on. We won't see any drop in temperatures or humidity levels until a cold front arrives this weekend, brining with it our greatest chance of rain for the week.  

Today & Tonight: Overcast conditions for the majority of the day Wednesday doesn't have much, if any, effect on temperatures. With the additional clouds around today, expect similar lows and highs as Tuesday. Temperatures that will start off between the upper-60's and low 70's this morning will warm back near 86° this afternoon in Baton Rouge. Increased humidity levels continue to give a "sticky" feel to the air. Unlike Tuesday, winds around the state should not be as gusty, but we will keep a light breeze out of the south between 10-15 mph. 

Overnight, expect much of the same as cloudy skies only allow temperatures to fall near 71° for Thursday morning lows. 

Up Next: Thursday will feature mainly cloudy skies with a few breaks of sun, while Friday could see the most sunshine over the next several days. Both days to conclude the workweek will see afternoon temperatures in the upper-80's. Depending on the amount of sunshine we get Friday, it's not out of the question for the Capital Area to hit or exceed the 90° mark, which would meet or beat the record high of 90° for April 19th set back in 2006 and 1987. While most will continue to stay dry to end the week, a nuisance shower or two could pop up either day. 

Saturday will be the final day of warm and muggy conditions for this week as a cold front brings relief late that evening and into Sunday. As the front arrives from the NW, we will see a gradual increase in shower and storm activity, some as early as Saturday evening. We expect the majority of rain to fall on Sunday, which will keep temperatures significantly cooler, in the mid-70s. No severe weather is expected with this system. By Monday, northerly winds behind the front will send dew points down and temperatures back into the 70's for the day. We will also welcome back the sunshine to start off the new workweek. 

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– Emma Kate Cowan 

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