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Short Term Forecast
It was another gorgeous weekend across South Louisiana thanks to a broad ridge of high pressure sitting along the Gulf Coast. Tomorrow that high will drift off to the east as a weak upper level disturbance moves in from the west. This will draw in warmer and more humid air from the south. This is a moisture starved system so it won’t create much more that an increase in clouds in the afternoon and possibly a stray shower or sprinkle. Tomorrow will be about 3 to 5 degrees warmer than today with highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday’s weather will be very similar with a mix of clouds and sun and highs in the mid 80s.
Long Term Forecast
Our rain chances will increase during the second half of the week as a frontal system rolls in from the northwest. Right now there is still some uncertainty with the forecast models as to whether or not a cold front will actually make its way across the News 2 viewing area on Friday. At this time it looks like there will be a 20% chance for rain every afternoon Wednesday through Friday, with highs in the low to mid 80s.
Mississippi River Levels: This Mississippi River continues to rise across South Louisiana. Some flooding has occurred around the St. Francisville area, and some seepage is occurring across the Baton Rouge area. We will continue to see a small rise on the river before it crests next week. There are also some sand boils seeping through the levees. The Army Corps of Engineers have been watching these very closely. Here are the latest stages, and crest levels, and they have been raised:
At Baton Rouge: 42.8 feet. A River Flood Warning has been issued for this location. The River is forecast to crest at 43.0 feet by April 22nd. Flood Stage is at 35 feet, however, we are protected by the levees that go to around 45 feet. Click here for the latest on the Flood Warnings.
: . A has been issued for this location. The River is forecast to . Flood Stage is at 35 feet, however, we are protected by the levees that go to around 45 feet. for the latest on the Flood Warnings.At Red River Landing: 60.4 feet. Flood Stage is at 48 feet, and a River Flood Warning is in effect here as well. The river is forecast to crest here at 60.5 feet on the morning of April 22nd. All river islands and camps will be under water!
. Flood Stage is at 48 feet, and a is in effect here as well. The river is forecast to . All river islands and camps will be under water!At Donaldsonville: 31.3 feet. Flood stage is 27.0 feet. The river will crest at 31.4 feet on April 22nd A River Flood Warning is in effect for here as well.
. Flood stage is 27.0 feet. The river will A is in effect for here as well.Earlier Posts:
