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• Monday AM Forecast: Turning drier, with winter making a brief return Play Video

  March 18, 2024 7:09 AM

  Cool and breezy conditions take hold over the capital area on Monday. Winter makes a brief return into Tuesday morning, with many spots along and north of the interstate potentially seeing frost and/or light freeze conditions. Today & Tonight : We're finally on the backside of the soggy stretch.... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Warm days are numbered, changes arrive Wednesday Play Video

  February 26, 2024 3:59 PM

  Warm and windy weather carries onward into Tuesday. This will be followed by pattern shift with the arrival of our next cold front on Wednesday. Tonight & Tomorrow : A few clouds linger into Monday evening, with increasing clouds overnight. Although these will be low clouds, we do not... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: great outdoor weather this weekend, warmer next week Play Video

  February 23, 2024 4:55 PM

  We’re setting up for what may be one of the top three weather weekends of the year. Expect clear skies, mild temperatures, light winds and no humidity. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will stay clear overnight as winds ease into the single digits. With that low temperatures will bottom out... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Clearing skies this morning, Sunny and warm weekend ahead Play Video

  February 23, 2024 6:27 AM

  Clearing skies Friday morning will give way to a very sunny and warm weekend in southern Louisiana. Today & Tonight : Clouds hang around early Friday, keeping morning lows mild, in the low 60s, as a weak cold front moves across the state. By mid-morning, skies will clear from... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: A weak front sets the stage for a beautiful weekend Play Video

  February 22, 2024 5:34 PM

  A weak cold front passage will give way to abundant sunshine and relaxing wind speeds. Though temperatures back off slightly on Friday, another warmup commences this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow : The clouds hang on through Thursday evening. There may be a brief window of partial clearing around midnight,... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Staying warm, with wind becoming a factor Play Video

  February 21, 2024 3:40 PM

  Fog will be less of a concern on Thursday morning due to elevated winds. Those winds continue to rise along with temperatures as a weak cold front draws near. Tonight & Tomorrow : Skies remain mostly clear through the evening. Clouds will increase overnight, keeping lows in the mid... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: light showers followed by chilly temperatures Play Video

  February 16, 2024 5:48 PM

  A cold front pushing through the area will start the weekend off with light showers and falling temperatures. Some locations could reach freezing Sunday night. Tonight & Tomorrow: Generally light, intermittent rain will continue during the overnight hours as a cold front moves through the Baton Rouge area from... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Rain exits, drier air and windy conditions left behind Play Video

  February 12, 2024 7:25 AM

  Rain exits early on Monday, giving way to cooler and drier days ahead. Although windy for parades on Lundi Gras, the wind backs off just in time for Mardi Gras. There will be no weather-related issues for parades on Fat Tuesday. Today & Tonight : Sunday night’s storms have... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Next storm system could soon "rain on our parade" Play Video

  February 1, 2024 4:16 PM

  Our days with warm and dry weather are numbered as we await our next rainmaker. Rain might end up being the fly in the ointment as many Mardi Gras events get underway on Saturday. Tonight & Tomorrow : High clouds will exit the area on Thursday... more »

• UPDATE: Tornado Watch extended for the Capital Area Play Video

  January 7, 2024 4:51 PM

  11:00pm Update - As of 10:48pm, a line of storms was moving through Baton Rouge. These contained gusty winds, but were below severe limits. The severe threat is over for Baton Rouge, but areas east and southeast will still need to monitor these storms. They have thankfully exhibited a weakening... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Quiet weather today, severe storms possible tomorrow Play Video

  January 7, 2024 9:24 AM

  UPDATE - 12:20 p.m. Sunday: The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded portions of southeast Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, to a Level 3/5 risk for severe weather. Scattered severe weather will be possible with storms that pass through on Monday. The strongest storms arrive after dark, and the threat appears to... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Partly sunny and breezy today, Wet and breezy tomorrow Play Video

  December 15, 2023 6:50 AM

  Above average temperatures, gusty winds, and mainly dry today. For the first half of your weekend, we will have scattered showers around but by Sunday mostly sunny and dry conditions move in. Today & Tonight : Friday starts off mainly sunny. Throughout the day, clouds will gradually begin to... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: A strong cold front arrives over the weekend Play Video

  December 8, 2023 5:34 PM

  Both temperatures and humidity continue to climb on Saturday ahead of our next cold front. That front might also bring some storms to the capital region, especially after dark on Saturday. For the second half of the weekend, things turn much cooler. In fact, Baton Rouge might make a run... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: lots of clouds and cool temperatures through holiday weekend Play Video

  November 21, 2023 6:59 PM

  With a front through the region, northwest winds will usher in much cooler temperatures as we approach the holiday. While not highly impactful, the weather pattern will be active with multiple fronts and a few chances for passing showers. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will be slow to break overnight.... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Coats needed for the next few mornings Play Video

  October 31, 2023 6:36 PM

  Skies have cleared and temperatures are plummeting. Trick-or-treaters will face a chilly evening with temperatures in the low to mid-50s. It only gets cooler thereafter with 30s expected for the next few mornings. Some might even flirt with the freezing mark, so coats are a must. The wind will make... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Trick-or-treaters will want to dress warm Play Video

  October 30, 2023 6:27 PM

  Cooler weather has finally arrived! Jackets (and perhaps heavy coats) will be needed over the next several days as temperatures continue to plunge. Wind will also be an issue, and we’re looking at fire weather concerns through midweek. Beyond Halloween, overnight lows venture into the 30s for a couple of... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: dry, breezy conditions return red flag warnings Play Video

  August 29, 2023 9:51 PM

  As the chance for rain dwindles into the middle of the week, fire danger returns. The conditions will be enhanced by our position west of Hurricane Idalia. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** is in effect from 10am to 8pm Wednesday across all of southwest Mississippi and southeast Louisiana... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: scattered showers next two days Play Video

  April 11, 2023 5:26 PM

  A storm system will cross the Gulf of Mexico this week. Periods of rain and coastal flooding will result. This storm may resemble a tropical system but will not possess enough of the characteristics to be labeled as such. No matter the classification, the impacts to the area would not... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: weak front to bring showers, pause warming trend

  March 30, 2023 6:01 PM

  The next front will move into the area Friday night into Saturday. Only isolated showers and subtle changes are expected. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will increase overnight and as winds increase out of the southeast at 5-10mph, low temperatures will be propped up in the mid 60s. On Friday,... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: layers and sunscreen for parades and baseball Play Video

  February 16, 2023 6:52 PM

  Near freezing temperatures are expected overnight into Saturday. After a chilly start to the weekend, a gradual and significant warming trend will get underway. Tonight & Tomorrow: Winds will ease a bit into the evening hours, and with mainly clear skies, low temperatures will have no problems sinking into... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: wet night followed by a chilly week Play Video

  November 14, 2022 5:51 PM

  A storm system will kick the week off on a rainy note. The back half of the workweek will be quieter and cool. Next 24 Hours: Tonight will be cloudy, breezy and rainy with a few thunderstorms as well. One or two storms could be strong, especially south of... more »

• FREEZE WATCH in effect for I-10/12 corridor Tuesday night Play Video

  October 17, 2022 6:06 PM

  A *FREEZE WATCH* is in effect from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning and temperatures could reach 32 degrees or lower. This includes East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parishes as well as Wilkinson, Amite and Pike Counties.... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: sunny, dry days continue Play Video

  September 30, 2022 5:52 PM

  Since September 10, only one day registered a trace of rain at Metro Airport in Baton Rouge. The dry stretch will continue next week. Next 24 Hours: If you have been enjoying the cool nights in the 50s, another one is ahead. Morning low temperatures will be near 53... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: breezy and comfortable end to the week Play Video

  September 29, 2022 6:00 PM

  Thursday morning began with low temperatures in the low 50s, the coolest readings since April. Comfortable conditions with lighter winds will continue through the weekend. Next 24 Hours: Another cool night is ahead. With clear skies, north winds of 5-10mph and dew point temperatures in the upper 40s, lows... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: cool mornings and breezes continue, Ian makes landfall Play Video

  September 28, 2022 5:28 PM

  It has been breezy across the area thanks to the relative proximity of Hurricane Ian. Pleasant weather will continue with more cool nights and warm afternoons. The combination of low relative humidity near 25 percent and winds between 15 and 20 mph with higher gusts will produce a high... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: breezy and dry conditions continue as Ian targets Florida Play Video

  September 27, 2022 5:40 PM

  The much-awaited cold front has pushed through the region and breezy, comfortable conditions are expected through the rest of the week. No direct impacts from Ian are in store for the local area, but occasionally gusty winds and ongoing dry conditions need to be monitored. The combination of low... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: crisp and pleasant through weekend Play Video

  April 7, 2022 6:59 PM

  Very dry and cool conditions will persist through Saturday. Highs will return to the 80s by Sunday with rain chances coming up next week. Next 24 Hours: Typically, ideal conditions for maximum cooling are clear skies, dry air and light winds. Tonight, two of those three boxes are checked... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: front forcing overnight lows near freezing Play Video

  January 6, 2022 5:38 PM

  Cooler air will spill into the area overnight. Another frontal system will cause some pockets of rain this weekend. Next 24 Hours: The temperature forecast overnight is a little bit tricky. Lows are expected to dip into the low 30s and end up very close to freezing along and... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: another breezy day with stubborn clouds Play Video

  October 28, 2021 6:57 PM

  Fall-like conditions certainly have arrived in the Capital City! Halloween weekend will remain cool but with less wind and clouds. Next 24 Hours: Breezy conditions will continue overnight. Winds will be out of the northwest at 10-15mph. With a good bit of cloud cover persisting, low temperatures will stop... more »

• Once Sally departs east, drier air will move in

  September 15, 2020 6:08 PM

  The tropics are super busy, headlined by Hurricane Sally just east of the local area. A weak cold front is expected to deliver some pleasant weather as we approach the weekend. The Tropics: Hurricane Sally will continue to crawl toward the Mississippi and Alabama coasts through Wednesday morning. Battering... more »

• Storm threat ends, chilling to the low 30s by Friday morning Play Video

  February 6, 2020 7:21 AM

  Widespread rain will end Thursday morning and take a break for several days. Temperatures will only spend about 24 hours near average before rebounding. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A slow moving cold front is barely through the local area despite entering almost 24 hours ago. Therefore, showers... more »

• Warm and breezy, chance for strong storms Wednesday night Play Video

  March 27, 2018 7:28 AM

  Warm and breezy conditions will continue before a cold front bring rain and a few strong thunderstorms to the area into Thursday. Some changes you will like are expected for Easter Weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Another mostly cloudy day is ahead with high temperatures climbing back... 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 »

• Baton Rouge area to keep on staying cool Play Video

  October 24, 2017 6:37 AM

  A mainly clear week is ahead. Two cold fronts between Tuesday and the weekend will result in continued below average temperatures and possibly the coldest air so far this fall. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Another cold front will pass through the area on Tuesday. This one will... more »

• Front brings seasonable feel locally, snow to northeast Play Video

  February 9, 2017 7:05 AM

  A cold front arrives today on the heels of Tuesday’s severe weather outbreak. The same storm system will be responsible for heavy snow and significant travel delays in the Northeastern United States—take note if you will be flying on Thursday or Friday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Your... more »

• Breezy with clouds moving through

  January 10, 2017 6:56 AM

  By tonight, heaters get a break and air conditioning goes back into service! THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Temperatures return to well above average readings this afternoon. Even with a mostly cloudy sky, highs in the low 70s are anticipated. Winds will be breezy--southerly at 10-15mph with occassional... more »

• Winds of change

  May 3, 2016 7:05 AM

  A transitional day is ahead. Shifting northwesterly winds are drying the air mass signaling the arrival of a quiet pattern for the next several days. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: As a cold front moves south of the area, a lingering cloud deck will slowly break from northwest... more »

• Quieter and much cooler

  February 24, 2016 7:08 AM

  With stormy weather behind, a day of cloud cover and chilly air will slowly give way to sunshine and seasonably cool temperatures to wrap up the week. Today and Tonight: A chilly breeze will be noted through the morning. Under mostly cloudy skies, the outdoors will feel quite... more »