Monday AM Forecast: Jackets needed to start week, Flirting with record highs by weekend [Video]

The new week brings a quick relief from the warm temperatures. Crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons will quickly be replaced by above average warmth by the end of the week. Rain will be hard to come by over the 7 days.

Today & Tonight: Grab your jackets! Morning lows across the Capital Region will dip into the mid and upper 40’s Monday morning. Clear skies from the overnight will continue all day long and with plenty of sunshine, afternoon high’s will reach near 75° in Baton Rouge with winds between 5-10 mph out of the northeast. Lower humidity values behind the weekend cold front will also add to the comfortable conditions. Tonight, light winds and clear skies will allow for a quick dip in temperatures once again. Tuesday morning will also feature morning low’s in the 40’s around southern Louisiana. 

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