A powerful cold front is closing in and is about to deliver a winter chill. Use any remaining time this weekend to protect plants, pets, and even pipes before it sets in.
Tonight & Tomorrow: A strong cold front will sweep through the region early Sunday. Ahead of it, it will stay mild and a touch muggy. Spotty showers and thunderstorms may take advantage of such conditions after dark, especially as the front moves into town. The boundary should clear Metro Baton Rouge around daybreak, give or take an hour or so. Behind it, skies will quickly clear and temperatures will tumble — dropping from near 70° to around 60° in one hour. Winds will also pick up out of the north and reach speeds of 15-20 mph through the day, driving cooler air toward the coast. Highs will rebound into the upper 60s around midday but struggle to do so.
The cooler air will also come with a much drier atmosphere. Combined with the gusty winds, this could lead to an increased fire danger. While conditions shouldn’t reach Red Flag Warning criteria, it’s best to use caution while burning outdoors or avoid doing so altogether, if possible…