Much Warmer Temperatures Return Today

Short Term Forecast: We have one more chilly morning to get through today with clear skies and temperatures in the upper 30s. Better take that jacket with you once again.

We will become much warmer this afternoon! This is thanks to the area of high pressure moving east of Louisiana and the winds will come out of the southeast. Some high clouds will also stream by making it mostly sunny, but it will still be a beautiful day. High temperatures will be in the lower 70s.

It will not be as cold tonight thanks to the southeasterly winds. Expect mainly clear skies with low temperatures in the mid 40s.

Friday will become even warmer, but we will have partly cloudy skies overhead. A stray sprinkle can't be ruled out, but most of you will stay dry. High temperatures will be in the mid 70s. Friday Night will be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s.

Easter Weekend: It still looks like we will have some rain this weekend, but it will mainly fall on Easter. Right now, the latest forecast models show a few showers popping up on Saturday with a mix of sun and clouds thanks to a weak disturbance passing through Baton Rouge. High temperatures will be in the mid 70s and lows in the lower 60s.

Easter Sunday will start out with mostly cloudy skies for the Sunrise Services along with a few showers. However, the bulk of the rain will start by midday and continue into Sunday Night as a weakening cold front moves into town. A few thunderstorms are possible too. It will be warm and humid with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the lower 60s. The Easter Bunny may need its raincoat! I wouldn't cancel any Easter outdoor plans, yet, but it might be a good idea to have a backup plan.

Get ready for the warmer temperatures, and have a good day! -Dave

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