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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 » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Near-freezing early Monday, followed by a temperature turnaround Play Video
February 18, 2024 5:56 PM
Baton Rouge could see its first freeze of the month on Monday morning, but winter isn’t sticking around for long. The upcoming week looks warm and largely dry. Tonight & Tomorrow : The winter chill will be with us on Sunday night. Clear skies and light winds will allow... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: Showers around today, Much cooler tomorrow Play Video
February 16, 2024 6:39 AM
Grab your umbrellas, jackets, and sunglasses if you're headed out to the ballpark! This weekend starts off a bit soggy with scattered rain showers and will turn cold once things dry out tomorrow afternoon. By Sunday, we will have plenty of sunshine around the state. Today & Tonight :... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Light rain arrives soon, followed by a cold spell Play Video
February 15, 2024 3:06 PM
Rain enters the capital area as we close out the workweek, but its stay will be brief. As rain exits, a winter feel settles into the region. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds continue to thicken tonight, with overcast skies by daybreak. The thicker layer of clouds will keep temperatures... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Mostly cloudy today with showers arriving tomorrow Play Video
February 15, 2024 5:09 AM
While Thursday will be the warmest day of the week, the Storm Station is continuing to track rain and cold temperatures that could impact your weekend plans. Today & Tonight : Temperatures across southern Louisiana begin in the upper-40s this morning, warmer than yesterday thanks to more cloud cover.... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: warming, increasing clouds ahead of next rainmaker Play Video
February 14, 2024 4:51 PM
Clouds thicken on Thursday ahead of our next rainmaker. Aside from some inconvenience, major impacts are not expected with the next batch of showers. Behind that system, a winter-like feel returns. Tonight & Tomorrow : More high clouds arrive on Wednesday night, giving skies a partly cloudy appearance. This... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: cold and blustery weekend, followed by a rainy workweek Play Video
January 19, 2024 5:50 PM
A very cold weekend is ahead. However, winter clothes will get traded in for rain gear next week as a very wet pattern unfolds. A ***HARD FREEZE WARNING*** is in effect Friday night into Saturday morning for parishes and counties north of Interstates 10/12. This includes all viewing area... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: More cold warnings issued for the weekend Play Video
January 19, 2024 7:08 AM
A cold front overnight ushers in another punch of frigid air for the weekend. More cold warnings are being issued as cold air moves back into the state throughout the day today. Today & Tonight: As a cold front exits the state this morning, skies continue to clear and... 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 » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Relief from frigid temps today, Back in hard freeze territory this weekend Play Video
January 18, 2024 5:05 AM
Thursday will be comfortable ahead of another push of cold air. Weekend morning lows dip back into hard freeze territory with above average temperatures and rain expected next week. Today & Tonight: Thursday will be very comfortable compared to the past few days. Morning lows around the state at... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: brief freeze relief, but keep those pipes wrapped Play Video
January 17, 2024 5:08 PM
There are no cold weather alerts in place for tonight. Keep the pipes wrapped though, hard freezes are likely again this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: While mainly clear skies are expected early, cloud cover will thicken as the night progresses. This will cause low temperatures to occur closer to... more » -
PHOTOS: Ice left behind after Monday night's round of wintry weather
January 16, 2024 10:01 AM
Many Storm Station viewers woke up to an icy scene across the capital area after a round of freezing rain on Monday night. Photos show ice all along cars, trash cans, siding, fountains, and trees. Ice caused quite the headache for travelers early on Tuesday as many major roadways... more » -
LSU AgCenter gives advice on how to prepare your plants for the upcoming cold snap
January 12, 2024 10:03 AM
BATON ROUGE - AgCenter professionals with LSU have advised homeowners and plant owners ahead of next week's frigid weather. Temperatures are expected to drop below 30 degrees with wind chills even lower, and there are ways to prepare your home and your plants ahead of the snap. Read... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: rainy rush hour to end week, cold blast coming next week Play Video
January 11, 2024 5:47 PM
After a rainy final morning drive of the workweek, windy conditions will overtake the area. Though a drop in temperatures is expected for the weekend, it will feel mild compared to the cold blast coming early next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: The overnight hours will be mainly cloudy and... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Storms during Friday morning commute, Hard freeze possible next week Play Video
January 11, 2024 7:18 AM
Storms and showers will arrive to the Capital Area during Friday morning's commute. With the system, winds ramp up during the day ahead of a calm weekend. On Monday, we will watch frigid air seep into the state, allowing for a potential hard freeze Monday night. ... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Tracking next storm system and frigid blast of air Play Video
January 10, 2024 7:07 AM
Wednesday remains quiet and dry but we will finish the week the same way we started, with a severe weather threat in the Capital Area. Following storms early Friday, your weekend will be sunny and quiet with an artic cold blast arriving early next week. Today & Tonight: Wednesday... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: lull ahead of next storm threat, major cold blast lurks Play Video
January 9, 2024 7:07 PM
While the storm system that produced a tornado in Assumption Parish is behind us, the weather pattern is far from quiet. Another severe weather threat and the coldest air so far this season lurk in the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: A cold night is ahead. As... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Dry today ahead of early morning rain event Wednesday Play Video
January 2, 2024 7:06 AM
Dry conditions and plenty of sunshine around today ahead of a soggy Wednesday morning. Over the next week, keep your raingear handy as we are tracking multiple storm systems that will bring rain to parts of southeast Louisiana. Today & Tonight : Clear skies overnight allowed for morning... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: Tracking several rainmakers for the first week of 2024 Play Video
January 1, 2024 5:42 PM
While a cold front passage on New Year's Day will lead to a mostly sunny and cool Tuesday, our next storm system lurks soon thereafter. Widespread rain enters the capital region early Wednesday, and we’re not done there. Several more rounds of rain are possible through the first week of... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Several rounds of rain expected the first week of 2024 Play Video
January 1, 2024 6:41 AM
The first week of the year consists of multiple disturbances that bring rain to southeast Louisiana. January 1st brings the opportunity for spotty showers around the capital area while more widespread rain can be expected midweek and this weekend. Today & Tomorrow: Early Monday morning, hazy conditions thanks to... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Warmer afternoons this weekend; rain returns into 2024 Play Video
December 29, 2023 6:27 PM
While we keep the cold starts over the holiday weekend, afternoon highs will rise to more comfortable levels. If you have plans on the night of New Year’s Eve, rain shouldn’t be an issue. However, that could change into New Year’s Day. In fact, several disturbances are likely as we... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: Cold mornings remain through end of the year Play Video
December 29, 2023 6:39 AM
The last weekend of the year includes cold mornings, mild afternoons, plenty of sunshine and dry conditions. Rain is set to arrive early on New Year's Day but is still tracking late enough to not impact New Year's Eve activities. Today & Tonight : A FREEZE WARNING has been... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: FREEZE WARNING in effect for Friday morning Play Video
December 28, 2023 3:29 PM
A Freeze Warning is in place across the region into Friday morning. For that matter, we have a few more cold nights/days ahead. That said, we begin to warm up as we near 2024. We’ll also have to monitor a few rain chances. Tonight & Tomorrow : A FREEZE... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Cold air has arrived, Extra layers needed the next few mornings Play Video
December 28, 2023 6:48 AM
Morning lows through the end of the year hang around the freezing mark while afternoon temperatures gradually warm each day. We remain dry and sunny to close out 2023 but the new year brings a few disturbances to the state that will welcome rain as early as New Years Day.... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: Cold air pours into the capital area Play Video
December 27, 2023 5:46 PM
A blast of cold air arrives Wednesday night. This will produce temperatures close to freezing for several mornings, so be sure to protect pets and plants in the coming days. As we get closer to 2024, our attention then shifts to a few disturbances which might bring a couple rounds... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: A cold front delivers a wintry chill to close out the week Play Video
December 26, 2023 5:25 PM
Another shot of cold air is set to arrive on Wednesday night, sending temperatures closer to the freezing mark for several nights. We do gradually warm up closer to New Year’s Day. However, the Storm Station is also monitoring a chance of showers for January 1st. Tonight & Tomorrow... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Tracking near freezing temperatures as we close out 2023 Play Video
December 26, 2023 6:47 AM
Dry and cool conditions dominate for the last week of 2023. A cold front late Wednesday brings a shot of colder air that drops morning temperatures near freezing for the second half of the week and into the weekend. Today & Tonight : Chilly morning lows in the 40s... 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 » -
Less daylight can lead to wintertime blues for some individuals Play Video
December 20, 2023 11:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - From the summer solstice in June to the winter solstice in December, we lose daylight with each passing day. Once we get past the Fall Equinox, the hours we spend at night outweigh the number of hours of daylight. Just how some experience rainy day blues, some... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Turning warmer and unsettled into the holiday weekend Play Video
December 19, 2023 7:17 AM
A punch of cool and dry has delivered the coolest air of the week. After a cool Tuesday, temperatures and moisture will gradually increase thereafter. Eventually, the pattern turns more unsettled. Many could be dodging showers and storms over the holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : The capital area... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Quiet to start the week, more unsettled closer to Christmas Play Video
December 18, 2023 7:13 AM
With cool mornings and warm afternoons, we're starting off the week in typical December fashion. Through the rest of the week, we'll see temperatures and humidity gradually climbing. This will set us up for what could be a rainy holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : With clear skies and... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Winds increasing, with rain chances following suit Play Video
December 14, 2023 3:55 PM
A pattern shift begins to take shape closer to the weekend. Winds will increase first, followed by rain chances. This will lead to parts of the weekend on the soggier side. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds escape the capital area on Thursday night, giving way to mostly clear skies.... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Frost potential declines as morning lows gradually increase Play Video
December 12, 2023 5:39 AM
After another cold start in the 30s for most, temperatures quickly increase into the mid-60s to make for another pleasant day. Clouds slowly increase over the next few days but we still remain dry until the next weather system arrives Saturday, bringing with it the chance for rain. Today... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Near-freezing start for many, cool temps this afternoon Play Video
December 11, 2023 7:08 AM
Cold air behind the front that brought showers and storms to the state over the weekend is making for a near freezing start to the week for many. Temperatures stay cool all week with dry conditions and skies that are a mix of sun and clouds. Today & Tonight... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Near freezing start for many, Cool temps this afternoon
December 11, 2023 7:08 AM
Cold air behind the front that brought showers and storms to the state over the weekend is making for a near freezing start to the week for many. Temperatures stay cool all week with dry conditions and skies that are a mix of sun and clouds. Today & Tonight... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Near freezing early Monday, a more seasonable afternoon Play Video
December 10, 2023 5:12 PM
The chill has arrived, and it gets even colder into Monday morning. Many will flirt with the freezing mark again. The rest of the week looks quiet and rather uneventful. That changes next weekend as our next storm system approaches. Tonight & Tomorrow : After Saturday night’s cold front,... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Gradually warming up ahead of our next storm system Play Video
December 7, 2023 7:07 AM
After a very cold morning, temperatures begin to rebound on Thursday afternoon. That trend will continue through Saturday ahead of our next cold front. That front will be a strong one, and brings out next best shot of seeing showers and thunderstorms. Today & Tonight : The coldest air... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: Frost territory for many tonight Play Video
December 6, 2023 4:18 PM
Temperatures will drop into the 30s across Louisiana this evening. Some areas, especially north of the capital city, could see patches of frost early on Thursday. Temperatures then gradually warm until a strong cold front arrives on Saturday bringing with it showers and storms. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clear... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: After cooldown, temperatures rise ahead of our next storm system Play Video
December 6, 2023 7:19 AM
Our coldest night has yet to arrive this week. That will come on Thursday morning, where some areas of frost are possible. Some areas north and east of Baton Rouge might even near the freezing mark. Temperatures rebound thereafter ahead of our next cold front. That front could bring some... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: A weak cold front will deliver a mid-week cooldown Play Video
December 5, 2023 7:19 AM
Despite a chilly start, things will warm up nicely on Tuesday afternoon. However, a weak cold front will send temperatures falling by mid-week. An even stronger cold front arrives over the weekend, which could bring storms back to the capital region. Today & Tonight : If you remember the... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Last morning of cold temperatures before warmer and wetter weather moves in Play Video
November 29, 2023 6:51 AM
After a near freezing start to the day for many, a warming trend begins and will be noticeable tomorrow morning with lows at least 10° warmer. Thursday will bring the first round of showers and storms that will continue on and off throughout the weekend. Today & Tonight :... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Freeze Warning issued along and north of the interstate on Tuesday night Play Video
November 28, 2023 4:33 PM
Cool and dry weather will remain in place for a little while longer as high pressure continues to control the area. The coldest air of the week arrives on Wednesday morning, where some may flirt with the freezing mark. We’ll lose the influence of the high-pressure system soon thereafter. As... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Coats today and tomorrow, rain jackets by Thursday Play Video
November 28, 2023 6:37 AM
Plenty of sunshine around today as an area of high pressure sits over the state. Temperatures remain chilly and the coldest temperatures of the week will be recorded tomorrow morning. By Wednesday afternoon we will begin to warm and rain chances return to the state by Thursday. Today &... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: Cool and dry for now, watching more rain chances by late week Play Video
November 27, 2023 5:00 PM
High pressure dominates our weather pattern for the first part of the week, keeping us cool and dry. That changes for the second half of the week as high pressure shifts east. Not only will we get warmer, but it opens the door for a few systems that could bring... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Quiet but cold start to the week, rain chances by the weekend Play Video
November 27, 2023 7:06 AM
A cold but quiet start to the week in Louisiana as high pressure keeps temperatures down and rain chances limited. By Thursday we will begin to see a shift in the weather pattern and could see showers and storms by the weekend. Today & Tonight : Clear skies and... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Dry for travel today, cool through Thanksgiving weekend Play Video
November 22, 2023 6:11 AM
With the big Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, weather is looking comfortable and cool enough to break out any holiday sweaters you might want wear. The next several mornings start off chilly with temperatures in the 40s and there's a slight chance to see a passing rain shower Thursday afternoon and on... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Temperatures tumble ahead of Thanksgiving Play Video
November 21, 2023 7:20 AM
Behind the cold front that swept through the state overnight, cooler air is on the way for the remainder of the week. Thankfully, we stay dry today and tomorrow for any holiday travel around the state. Today & Tonight : Temperatures today will be warmest in the morning and... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Near freezing temps this morning followed by the start of a warming trend Play Video
November 2, 2023 5:58 AM
A warming trend begins this afternoon that will result in a return to 80 degree afternoons by Sunday. Still no great sign of rain over the next week. A ***FREEZE WARNING*** is in effect from 1 - 8am this morning for all of southwest Mississippi and neighboring parishes in... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: some areas set to see first freeze of season Play Video
November 1, 2023 5:52 PM
After a very cold night, warming temperatures will be the trend through the weekend into early next week. Rain remains hard to find. A ***FREEZE WARNING*** is in effect from 1 - 8am Thursday for all of southwest Mississippi and neighboring parishes in Louisiana. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: November starts off cold but temperatures return to the 80s by Sunday Play Video
November 1, 2023 6:38 AM
The coldest temperatures yet of the season on Wednesday and Thursday morning usher in November with a not-so-warm welcome. We will watch temperatures gradually move towards average near the weekend and the 80s return by next week. Rain remains very hard to come by over the next 7 days. ... 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 » -
Sunday AM Forecast: Big pattern change starts tomorrow Play Video
October 29, 2023 8:58 AM
A cold front will move through the area tomorrow which will bring with it a lot of cloud cover but low rain chances. After the front, we will cool down drastically with lows in the 30's by the middle and end of the week. Today & Tonight : Temperatures... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Heat remains this weekend; Becoming chilly next week Play Video
October 26, 2023 6:30 PM
Temperatures continue to be well above-average through the weekend, with highs in the upper-80s to near 90°. However, all eyes are upon our next cold front which arrives just in time for Halloween. That will set us up for a chilly start to November. Tonight & Tomorrow : We... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Sunny and 74 this afternoon after a very chilly morning Play Video
October 17, 2023 7:19 AM
Chilly mornings followed by very nice afternoons continue over the next few days. By the second half of the week, temperatures return to more seasonable values with lows near 60° and highs in the lower 80s. Today & Tonight : A very chilly morning with feels like temperatures... more » -
Balin Rogers- Meteorologist
August 17, 2023 6:18 PM
Balin Rogers grew up in Denham Springs, Louisiana, where he became very accustomed to the wild Louisiana weather. He has always loved the weather ever since he was a kid. One of his earliest memories was looking out of a window as Hurricane Katrina passed. This passion for weather led... more » -
Jury poised to deliberate murder-for-hire case after defense blames son for woman's death Play Video
August 14, 2023 2:50 PM
The first-degree murder trial of a Baton Rouge businessman is entering its final stages, with lawyers presenting closing arguments to jurors in the murder-for-hire case. Hamid Ghassemi, 72, is accused of hiring three men to kill his ex-wife so he wouldn't have to pay her $1 million after their... more » -
Traffic stop led BRPD to key evidence in toddler's unsolved killing; still no arrests a year later Play Video
July 7, 2023 9:53 PM
BATON ROUGE - Newly filed court documents have revealed that during a traffic stop last year detectives found a gun linked to the long-unsolved killing of a 3-year-old , though it appears the weapon has not led police to an arrest in the toddler's murder more than a year later.... more » -
Fugitive arrested in standoff at BR motel now suspected of killing man who went missing in Georgia Play Video
July 6, 2023 8:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - A fugitive who forced Baton Rouge police into a lengthy standoff back in May is now implicated in a months-long investigation surrounding the disappearance of a Georgia man. Danetta Knoblauch of Wichita, Kansas is facing charges including murder and arson in the death of Melvin Cooksey,... more » -
Awaiting trial for 8 years, BR man charged in his ex-wife's murder plot denied another delay Play Video
July 5, 2023 3:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge businessman accused of having his ex-wife killed in a gruesome murder-for-hire plot was denied another delay in his trial, a wait that's already dragged on more than eight years. Arrested in May 2015, 72-year-old Hamid Ghassemi is charged with first-degree murder in the... 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 » -
Simple steps can protect plants against Christmas blast of cold air Play Video
December 22, 2022 3:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - The arrival of bitter cold air across the WBRZ viewing area brings more than just a Christmas chill -- it threatens to damage or kill certain plants if proper care isn't taken to protect them. Much of southern Louisiana will dip below 20 degrees over the... more » -
Ascension Parish declares State of Emergency ahead of frigid weather
December 20, 2022 4:06 PM
GONZALES - Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of problems related to sub-freezing conditions later this week. Cointment expressed concern that any moisture that mixes with the frigid air could lead to widespread trouble. “I take this action to ensure... more » -
Bitter cold will send the area into a HARD FREEZE Play Video
December 19, 2022 6:42 PM
Significant cold temperatures will overspread Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday night and last through Christmas. A polar airmass is expected to surge to the Gulf Coast Thursday night and will bring several hazards to the area. Both *HARD FREEZE* and *WIND CHILL* alerts are active from Thursday night through... more »