Rain early Thursday, more possible this weekend

On December 5, 2024By Littum

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Rain will affect the area early Thursday, with the potential for another round to develop by Sunday.

EARLY THURSDAY RAIN

The best chances for rain will occur while many of us sleep overnight into the early hours of Thursday morning.

HRRR model forecast valid at 3 a.m. Thursday showing widespread rain moving through south... — HRRR model forecast valid at 3 a.m. Thursday and shows widespread rain moving through southern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi.(WAFB)

MYSTERY AGAIN ON THURSDAY

Although a cold front moves through and the rain tapers off during the morning, lingering clouds will make for a rather gloomy day. It will also be breezy and cool with daytime temperatures in the mid 50s to low 60s for most of our viewing area.

Thursday's forecast for the Baton Rouge area calls for gloomy conditions and cool temperatures. — Thursday’s forecast for the Baton Rouge area calls for gloomy conditions and cool temperatures.(WAFB)

MORE RAIN FOR SUNDAY?

Guidance shows the potential for another round of rain and storms coming into Sunday. Additionally, we will monitor the potential for some locally heavy rain Sunday through Monday.

The European model forecast valid at 19:00 Sunday, shows another round of rain affecting... — The European model forecast valid at 7pm Sunday shows another round of rain affecting the area for the second half of the weekend.(WAFB)

RAIN ACCUMULATED INTO NEXT WEEK

The 7-day outlook from the Weather Prediction Center continues to suggest that totals will average 3″ to 5″ through the middle of next week, with locally higher amounts possible.

The 7-day outlook issued by the Weather Prediction Center on Wednesday afternoon suggests that... — The 7-day outlook issued by the Weather Prediction Center Wednesday afternoon suggests localized rain totals of 3″ to 5″ will be common.(WAFB)

EXPANDED VIEW

It will be difficult to get used to any particular type of weather, with an up-and-down pattern expected to continue through next week.

The extended forecast for the Baton Rouge area continues to show an up-and-down pattern… — The extended weather forecast for the Baton Rouge area continues to show an up-and-down pattern into next week.(WAFB)

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