Storms Strike Baton Rouge Tonight, Bring Cold Front Overnight

A fast-moving line of storms is expected to bring severe weather to Baton Rouge late Sunday night into early Monday morning.

“Sunday AM forecast: Strong storms tonight and another blast of winter cold Warm Sunday before late-night storms and a sharp cool down”

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The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Capital area in a Level 2 Slight Risk for severe weather.

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Damaging straight-line winds will be the main threat from the approaching storms.

A few brief tornado spin-ups cannot be ruled out as the storms organize into a fast-moving line.

Before the storms arrive, Baton Rouge will experience warm and humid conditions.

Temperatures will climb into the lower 80s ahead of the approaching cold front.

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South to southwest winds will increase to around 10 to 15 mph.

The timing currently looks to be roughly late evening through the overnight hours.

Storms are expected to exit by daybreak Monday.

Following the passage of the cold front, temperatures will drop dramatically.

“Sunday AM forecast: Strong storms tonight and another blast of winter cold Warm Sunday before late-night storms and a sharp cool down”

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Blustery northwest winds will be present on Monday.

Afternoon highs on Monday will struggle to reach the 50s despite returning sunshine.

Even colder air will settle in on Monday night.

Temperatures are expected to fall into the 30s.

Areas north of the I-10/12 corridor could see temperatures near freezing early Tuesday morning.

Conditions are expected to remain dry through midweek.

A gradual warming trend is forecast to begin.

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Highs should return to the 70s by Wednesday.

Temperatures could reach the lower 80s again by next weekend.

The weather pattern shows a transition from severe storm conditions to more stable weather.