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Weather in Louisiana Today

Data updated:: September 12, 2026, 1:49 PM
Source:: National Weather Service

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

93°F

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Short forecast

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

0 to 5 mph SW

Active alerts

Last updated

September 12, 2026, 1:49 PM

Source

National Weather Service

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Louisiana

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 11 at 11:15PM CDT until September 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for Louisiana is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

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Local variation

Weather can vary across Louisiana

This page uses Baton Rouge as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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