Drier and less humid because the stands are near the coast

Although highs will remain in the 90s, a passing cold front will bring drier weather and less humid air through much of the work week. However, some changes could be expected by the weekend.

Tonight and tomorrow: Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will persist through Monday evening. spotted as a cold front moves through the capital region. Rain will not be widespread. In fact, the vast majority will spend the night on a dry note. Look for an overnight low near 74°.

The aforementioned cold front will stall near the coast on Tuesday. Pop-up storms in the afternoon are likely near the front, which will be near the coast in this case. Rain chances decrease significantly towards the north, leaving the capital region largely dry. Even though we are behind a “cold” front, it won’t get much colder. Highs will still climb into the low and mid 90s. However, drier air will seep into the region, which could outweigh the humidity.

Following: The front continues to drag along the coast through the end of the work week, keeping the best rain chances south of Baton Rouge. Humidity will also be controlled at least until Thursday or Friday. However, highs each day remain in the 90s. The heat builds up even more late in the week as the upper 90s return to the forecast.

The heat will likely peak Saturday before our next potential rainmaker. Long-term data points to a plume of tropical moisture that could extend over parts of the Gulf Coast starting on Father's Day. It is still too far away to discuss details. But if you have outdoor plans for Father's Day, be sure to stay in touch with Storm Station as the forecast refines.

The Tropics: For the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, all is calm. No tropical developments are expected over the next seven days.

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— Meteorologist Malcolm Byron