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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A warmer-than-normal and wetter weather pattern is expected to settle across Louisiana heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, increasing the likelihood of periods of rain, fog, and travel slowdowns from Saturday through midweek. While no single severe system is currently indicated, repeated rounds of rainfall could create cumulative impacts on roads, rivers, and low-lying communities statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Louisiana is favored for above-normal precipitation and above-normal temperatures during the February 14–18 period. This setup supports mild daytime conditions while allowing multiple moisture-rich systems to move across the Lower Mississippi Valley and central Gulf Coast…