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• Allergies or a cold? What your symptoms are telling you and when to see a doctor Play Video

  April 9, 2026 12:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Figuring out whether you're dealing with allergies or a cold can be tricky, especially during spring when both are common. But there are specific signs that can help you tell the difference. "Sometimes it is really difficult to determine if someone has a cold versus... more »

• Pollen, bugs can damage car paint if left untreated, experts say Play Video

  March 12, 2026 5:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Spring pollen blanketing cars across south Louisiana may look like a harmless seasonal nuisance, but experts say the buildup can damage a vehicle’s paint if it sits too long. The yellow coating has already made its presence known to drivers like Kelly Vessel. “I hate... more »

• Primary Care Physician shares tips on combating spring allergies Play Video

  March 1, 2026 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Nearly one in four adults and nearly one in five children struggle with seasonal allergies, according to a 2021 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Primary Care Physician at Ochsner Health, Dr. Clayton F. Runfalo, joined WBRZ to share tips on combating spring... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Beautiful weather continues, No rain to disrupt weekend plans Play Video

  April 9, 2025 4:20 AM

  Close-to-perfect Spring weather continues through the second half of the week and into the weekend. For those who are planning to take advantage of the great outdoor conditions, don't forget to wear sun protection as UV rays ramp up this time of year. Today & Tonight: Full sunshine again... more »

• How spring weather can save or sabotage your allergies Play Video

  March 18, 2025 6:58 PM

  As warm and sunny spring afternoons invite people outside, pollen awaits to strike many sinuses. Throughout March, tree and grass pollen counts have been high in the Capital Area. The weather plays an important role in the day-to-day fluctuations of pollen levels. Sometimes for better, and sometimes for worse. ... more »

• Hello spring and hello allergies! Tips on keeping healthy during pollen season Play Video

  March 18, 2025 5:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday, we will be welcoming the official start of spring but we're already starting to see the effects of the flower season. Pollen has already made its way to the capital region and because of this you may be experiencing seasonal allergies. Symptoms of this... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Pleasant conditions ahead of Saturday rainmaker Play Video

  March 6, 2025 4:24 AM

  Our next impact arrives on Saturday as numerous showers and thunderstorms will roll through the Capital Area. Excluding Saturday's rain, the next 7 days will be very spring-like and feature plenty of sunshine! Today & Tonight: A chilly morning Thursday will turn into a comfortable day with sunny skies... more »

• Tuesday's Health Report: How to get relief during hay fever season Play Video

  October 8, 2024 5:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As the leaves fall in autumn, cases of seasonal allergies rise. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, will be in full swing this season and ragweed is often the biggest culprit. "If an allergic person with ragweed sensitivity goes outside, they inhale ragweed pollen... more »

• Temperatures, humidity and ragweed high Play Video

  September 18, 2018 7:10 AM

  Warm temperatures will be the headline story for the local area this week. The best chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm will come today. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: When the heat gets this high, we sure do not mind a cool down shower in the afternoon.... more »

• Something to turn your nose at: many allergy reports not worth a sneeze

  March 14, 2018 10:01 PM

  According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Louisiana’s Capital City is among the worst to live in if you suffer from spring allergies. Like the tropics in summer or Saturday afternoons in the fall, Louisianans check the pollen count regularly. But according to experts, depending on your source,... more »

• Cool air, high pollen return after Tuesday front Play Video

  March 7, 2018 6:56 AM

  Cool and quiet weather will persist through the week. Wednesday and Thursday nights will bring the coldest temperatures with some upper 30s and light frost possible. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Wednesday will bring temperatures about 10 degrees below average for the time of year with highs struggling... more »

• Residents concerned over debris-related health issues

  September 15, 2016 9:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents say they are getting frustrated at possible health risks created by flood debris. "You can taste it, you can smell it," auto body shop owner Timothy Matthews said. Matthews' shop is located near the intersection of Sherwood Forrest Blvd. and Choctaw Drive, right across... more »

• Neighborhood divided over trick-or-treat signs instructing parents to provide veggies

  October 29, 2015 3:03 PM

  NEW BRITAINURGING, Conn. - There are mixed reactions among a community in Connecticut where a neighbor has taken upon themselves to tell the neighborhood to hand out vegetables and healthy snacks rather than traditional Halloween candy this weekend. Bright orange posters went up in a community near Lincoln Elementary... more »