Warmer and Wetter Weather Pattern Settles In

Daily rain chances return as humidity and heat build across Southeast Louisiana

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:38pm

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After a pleasant and cooler Saturday, humidity and heat are building back in, allowing daily rain chances to return to the Baton Rouge area. Forecasters expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon and evening hours, with the potential for 0.50 to 1.75 inches of rainfall across the region over the next week.

Why it matters

The increased rainfall will provide some beneficial moisture to help alleviate drought conditions in Southeast Louisiana, though more substantial precipitation will be needed to fully address the ongoing dry spell. The warmer and wetter pattern could also impact outdoor activities and events in the coming days.

The details

Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 80s on Sunday afternoon as clouds increase. A few showers and isolated thunderstorms will develop to the south and east, moving inland during the afternoon and evening hours. The wet weather pattern is expected to continue throughout the upcoming week, with scattered showers and storms forecast each day.

  • Showers and storms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours on Sunday, March 29th.
  • The Weather Prediction Center is forecasting rainfall totals between 0.50 and 1.75 inches across Southeast Louisiana over the next week.

The players

WAFB

A local television news station serving the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area.

Weather Prediction Center

A division of the National Weather Service that provides forecasts and analysis of weather patterns across the United States.

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The takeaway

While the incoming rainfall will provide some relief from the ongoing drought conditions, more substantial precipitation will be needed to fully address the dry spell in Southeast Louisiana. The warmer and wetter pattern could also impact outdoor activities and events in the coming days, so residents should stay informed of the latest weather updates.