A stalled front will linger on Monday, bringing a slight dip in humidity and storm chances for parts of the area. By midweek, the routine summer pattern full of heat and steam returns.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight lows will be seasonable for early August, reaching the lower and middle 70s under a mostly clear sky. How Monday unfolds will depend on the position of a weak front that settled into the area over the weekend. An incoming disturbance will likely keep that front stalled near or southeast of the Capital Area. That would keep much of the area on the “dry” side of the boundary, aided by a northerly wind. The main impact of this is a lower chance of rain, but some locations might benefit from a slight improvement in humidity. Affected areas will still be muggy, but at least it’s a break from the extreme summer steam.
Communities near the tidal lakes or coast will find themselves closer to the front, where more humid conditions reside. It is in these locations where a spotty shower or storm is favored during the heat of the day. Every location will be warm temperature-wise. Look for a high in the low to mid-90s across Metro Baton Rouge, whereas more humid eastern sections may end up a degree or two cooler…