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• Friday PM Forecast: quiet first weekend of spring before next storm threat Play Video

  March 22, 2024 4:24 PM

  Weather will be very cooperative for outdoor events on the first weekend of astronomical spring. A round of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, is on tap for the early part of next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Any lingering, spotty showers will quickly dissipate after nightfall.... more »

• Crews on Amite River clearing decades of debris Play Video

  February 20, 2024 4:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Work to clean out waterways in the Baton Rouge area continues. Crews are currently on the Amite River pulling out decades of debris that has piled up. "We're working all the way from East Feliciana down to Ascension Parish," Transportation and Drainage Director Fred Raiford said.... more »

• Crews clearing Dawson Creek, repeat flood victim 'overjoyed' with project Play Video

  February 15, 2024 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The city continues its pledge to clear waterways in and around the Baton Rouge area. Thursday, crews were busy clearing and snagging Dawson Creek behind Pennington Biomedical. The project will clear Dawson Creek between Ward Creek to just before College Drive. The goal is to get... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: bitter cold returns for the weekend Play Video

  January 18, 2024 6:07 PM

  Don’t let Thursday’s mild temperatures fool you. Winter will not release it’s grip until after the weekend. A ***HARD FREEZE WATCH*** is in effect Friday night into Saturday morning for parishes and counties north of Interstates 10/12. This includes all viewing area parishes and counties except Assumption and St.... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: frosty night, then tracking two more storm systems Play Video

  January 3, 2024 4:41 PM

  After a wet morning, when much of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi collected about a half inch of rain, clearing skies will result in a cold and frosty night. Several more storm systems are set to impact the Storm Station Viewing Area between now and early next week. Tonight... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Dry for now, a punch of cool air arrives soon Play Video

  December 25, 2023 4:18 PM

  Drier weather will remain in place for the final week of 2023. While we feature highs in the 60s through Wednesday, another shot of cold air is set to arrive soon. This will make things chilly for the second half of the week. Tonight & Tomorrow : The weather... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Even cooler temperatures on the way ahead of next storm system Play Video

  December 5, 2023 4:02 PM

  A weak and dry cold front welcomes cooler temperatures to the state overnight. Temperatures by Thursday could allow for frost to form around parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. This weekend, warmer air returns as well as the chance for showers and storms. Tonight & Tomorrow : Overnight, with the... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: warmer with more sun before late week front Play Video

  April 18, 2023 5:42 PM

  Cloud cover was a bit thicker than expected on Tuesday limiting highs to the mid 70s. With more sunshine available into the middle of the week, a warming trend will resume. Tonight & Tomorrow: Gradual clearing is expected to occur from west to east across the Metro Area overnight.... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: short warming trend ended by late week front Play Video

  March 14, 2023 5:50 PM

  After another chilly night, a brief warm up is expected for the middle of the week. A cold front will arrive on Friday with rain and thunderstorms followed by even cooler temperatures for the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Any lingering, light showers will fall apart during the evening hours... 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 »

• Thursday PM Forecast: staying chilly as the dreary stretch is set to end Play Video

  February 2, 2023 4:34 PM

  The threat for flooding has passed. Some light rain will be possible tonight before the area gets into a several day stretch of dry weather. Tonight & Tomorrow: As a front moves east tonight, ongoing light showers are expected, especially early. Either way, low clouds will remain. With winds... more »

• Quiet finish to the workweek Play Video

  January 3, 2023 5:44 PM

  Beyond showers and thunderstorms with the latest cold front, much quieter weather is expected for the rest of the week. The next chance for rain will come later in the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Though the threat for severe weather has passed, a few showers and thunderstorms may linger... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: storm threat ends, cool air returns Play Video

  December 14, 2022 5:58 PM

  The threat for severe weather and heavy rain has ended. It will start feeling more like December as much cooler temperatures return to the Capital Area. Next 24 Hours: A cold front will continue marching east through the area overnight. Skies will gradually clear from west to east. As... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: clearing out, warming up Play Video

  November 1, 2022 6:11 PM

  Clouds will exit east through Wednesday setting up a run of warmer afternoons. The next storm system could deliver some wet weather this weekend. Next 24 Hours: The high cloud deck will start to thin out overnight, possibly allowing one last morning to nip the upper 50s. Much more... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: chance for rain ends tomorrow Play Video

  October 12, 2022 5:48 PM

  The chance for showers and thunderstorms will end by Thursday morning. Not much change in temperatures is expected from the front currently progressing through the area, but a significant dip is coming next week. Next 24 Hours: A weakening cold front will push through the area overnight with a... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: cool mornings, warm afternoons Play Video

  April 26, 2022 5:59 PM

  Pleasant weather is expected through the end of the workweek. Dry air will slowly give way to the next return of humidity over the weekend. Next 24 Hours: A pocket of clouds that drifted over the area this evening will quickly push south and diminish into the night. North... more »

• Front pushing through, quieter weather Thursday Play Video

  April 13, 2022 11:28 PM

  The threat for severe weather has ended. Leftover showers and thunderstorms will taper through Thursday morning. See the stream of information below for more from the WBRZ Weather Team. Next 24 Hours: As rain wraps up from northwest to southeast, a cold front will push through the area causing... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: cooler, drier air on the way Play Video

  April 6, 2022 5:47 PM

  After a warm and muggy stretch, cooler and drier air will spill into the region overnight. Expect mainly clear skies and comfortable conditions through the weekend. Mornings may be just cool enough for a light jacket. Next 24 Hours: A cold front will continue to advance south and east... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: quiet weather to finish the week Play Video

  March 30, 2022 8:19 PM

  Much quieter conditions will take over to end the week. Some showers could be around to start the weekend, but it certainly will not be a washout. Next 24 Hours: The line of rain and thunderstorms will press well east of I-55 overnight. As a cold front trailing the... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: briefly warmer before strong front on Friday Play Video

  March 9, 2022 5:56 PM

  Warmer temperatures are expected to close out the week. The next chance for rain will come with a strong cold front on Friday followed by the potential for record cold over the weekend. Next 24 Hours: Clouds will continue slowly breaking apart from northwest to southeast overnight. Low temperatures... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: clearing, drier and cooler to end the week Play Video

  February 17, 2022 5:39 PM

  The chance for strong thunderstorms ended on Thursday afternoon. Another pop of cool and dry air is in store for Friday and Saturday. Next 24 Hours: A cold front will move east of the area tonight allowing rain to end early and skies to clear from west to east.... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: if you like the chill, enjoy it before Christmas Play Video

  December 20, 2021 6:47 PM

  The first half of Christmas week will be chilly. The second half of Christmas week will not be. Next 24 Hours: Showers will end from west to east early this evening. Clouds will be a bit slower to clear but that trend is expected after midnight and into daybreak... more »

• It's going down Play Video

  March 31, 2021 6:04 PM

  Temperatures fell more than 20 degrees in just a few hours Wednesday afternoon. As a cold front advances into the Gulf of Mexico, breezy, cooler and drier conditions will prevail to end the week. Next 24 Hours: Showers will diminish early tonight followed by clearing skies. The bigger story... more »

• Severe weather threat ends, dry and cool stretch begins Play Video

  March 17, 2021 7:58 PM

  The severe weather threat has ended. The Baton Rouge area will begin a stretch of tranquil, spring weather. On Wednesday, facing an enhanced to moderate risk of severe thunderstorms, the local area fared well with some minor wind damage reports and temporary street flooding. A tornado was spotted in Wilkinson... more »

• Exiting rain ends stretch of well above average temperatures Play Video

  March 2, 2021 5:53 PM

  On this second day of climatological spring, the average high temperature for the date is now at 70 degrees. Tuesday was not even close to that as about three quarters of an inch of rain fell around the region. Next 24 Hours: Skies will gradually clear from northwest to... more »

• Lingering showers to break for a stretch of cool temperatures Play Video

  December 3, 2020 6:37 PM

  For the second straight day, we saw a bit of a forecast hiccup in that showers really underachieved. Rain chances will diminish on Friday morning. The Next 24 Hours: Through the night, a spotty shower or two remains possible beneath otherwise mostly cloudy skies. Thermometers will be just a... more »

• Beyond lingering rain, pleasant stretch ahead Play Video

  April 29, 2020 7:18 AM

  After a frontal system passes the area, a stretch of tranquil weather is ahead. Temperatures will gradually warm to above average readings. As a squall line passed the area before dawn on Wednesday, torrential rain, frequent lightning and some gusty winds were observed around the WBRZ Weather forecast area.... more »

• Clouds slow to break, warmer days ahead Play Video

  December 23, 2019 7:22 AM

  The dreary conditions that plagued southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi over the weekend will continue through early Monday. Nicer and warmer conditions are expected into the middle of the week. See the distinctive "swirl" that moved from Oklahoma to Louisiana over the weekend. That cut-off upper level low... more »

• Funding to make improvements to Dawson Creek drainage found Play Video

  September 20, 2019 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The City-Parish says it recently heard back from FEMA regarding a Hazard Mitigation Grant that would pay for improvements to Dawson Creek. The $4.5 million grant would go toward swapping out culverts under Broussard Street and Hundred Oaks Avenue for bridges and improve the concrete-lined section... more »

• Work continues in Zachary floodway despite cease and desist notice Play Video

  October 15, 2018 6:34 PM

  ZACHARY - Heavy machinery continued moving timber in a section of floodway in Zachary Monday. The work comes two months after the city issued a cease and desist letter to the owner and developer of the property. Concerned neighbors gathered to discuss their frustration with what was going on as... more »

• Clearing and cooling today, showers return soon Play Video

  April 26, 2018 7:00 AM

  Just as quickly as showers moved into the Baton Rouge area overnight, they are on the way out. A second shot at showers will come to end the week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Daybreak showers will give way to clearing skies. Sunshine will be in full view... more »

• Clearing and a little cooler, not for long Play Video

  February 26, 2018 7:15 AM

  A cold front will slip into the Gulf on Monday bringing a more comfortable feel. That will not last long though; the same boundary will come back north as a warm front on Tuesday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Showers will continue to end through the morning hours... more »

• Sun, cool temperatures return Play Video

  November 9, 2017 6:49 AM

  Sunshine will return on Thursday afternoon. Seasonable temperatures are expected over the next several days. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Clouds and showers will quickly exit the area on Thursday morning. Skies will clear from north to south with sun in southwest Mississippi as early as mid-morning, the... more »

• Debris being cleared from Denham Springs canals, basins

  August 14, 2017 2:39 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The City of Denham Springs is clearing out hundreds of debris-filled catch basins and canals in order to address frequent flooding issues. According to a post on the city's Facebook page, 257 catch basins were vacuumed out and nearly 6,000 feet of outflow canals have been... more »

• Turning cooler, staying cooler

  January 26, 2017 6:37 AM

  Cooler temperatures have arrived and will prevail through Monday. THE FORECAST: Today through Tomorrow: Beyond straggling morning clouds, Thursday will feature afternoon sunshine and high temperatures near 60 degrees and northwest winds of 5-10mph. Those winds will continue to spill cooler air into the region beneath a clear... more »

• Area dodges severe storms, but local rivers rise

  January 23, 2017 7:13 AM

  All things considered, the local area fared very well amidst an outbreak of severe weather all across the Southeast. Deadly tornadoes struck as close as Hattiesburg, MS., with reports of damaging wind and large hail all around. Despite a multitude of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings on Friday Night and... more »

• Storms exit, cooler and drier air arrive

  November 30, 2016 7:50 AM

  The local area dodged a big severe weather threat. The potential panned out just north of the WBRZ Weather forecast area with a swath of damage reports from Central Louisiana through Mississippi to North Alabama. The Storm Prediction Center filed 26 tornado reports yesterday afternoon and evening. ... more »

• Take your pick

  April 22, 2016 7:05 AM

  After showers and thunderstorms rolled through the area Thursday Afternoon, many locations were treated to a beautiful rainbow and sunset. For more of your photos, check out the WBRZ Weather Facebook Page . The culprit for those showers, a weak cold front, will push through the region today, ending rain... more »

• Cooling trend

  February 3, 2016 7:09 AM

  With a cold front to the east, much cooler air will encompass the region through this week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Clouds will break with sunshine returning for your Wednesday Afternoon. Northerly breezes of 5-10mph are bringing much cooler air to the region and thus... more »

• A day late and a degree lower

  December 2, 2015 6:58 AM

  While December started dreary and warmer than average, much cooler than average temperatures are anticipated over the next 48 hours. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Showers will begin to wrap up from west to east. Some clearing is anticipated as the day progresses—especially for locations northwest... more »

• Rapid improvements

  November 18, 2015 7:07 AM

  The severe weather threat verified in some locations Tuesday Night with tornado warnings issued for parts of St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parishes, as well as Amite County. Fortunately, they had been no reports of damage as of 6am Wednesday. As a cold front presses eastward, rain will end... more »