WEATHER

Hot and Dry Days Ahead: What to Expect This Weekend

Baton Rouge, USAThu Jul 03 2025

Wednesday: Hot, Muggy, and Stormy

  • Afternoon: Temperatures near 93°F
  • Storms: Scattered, but minimal cooling effect
  • Evening: Warm, low 70s

Thursday Onwards: Dry and Scorching

  • Wind Shift: Brings drier air
  • Rain Chances: Drop to 10-20%
  • Highs: Mid-90s
  • Heat Index: Low 100s

Holiday Weekend: Intense Heat, Lower Humidity

  • Stay Cool: Hydrate, seek shade/AC
  • Late Sunday: Possible return of tropical moisture
  • Uncertainty: Depends on Gulf disturbance

Southeast U.S. Coast: Potential Low-Pressure System

  • Development Chance: 40% over next week
  • Movement: Expected to be minimal

questions

    If the tropical moisture returns, will it bring back our lost sanity along with the rain?
    What scientific evidence supports the claim that the front will bring drier air and limit rain chances?
    How might the shift to hotter, drier weather affect public health and safety during the holiday weekend?

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