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• Friday PM Forecast: no washouts, but rain to dodge over the weekend Play Video

  April 19, 2024 5:25 PM

  Sunshine finally allowed temperatures to break into the upper 80s on Friday. That warmth will be booted away by a cold front with showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will fill in once again through the overnight hours. Some patchy fog may even develop by... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: big changes come behind a cold front tonight Play Video

  April 2, 2024 4:33 PM

  A cold front will clear the area overnight, dragging away unseasonable warmth and humidity. Another long stretch of tranquil, pleasant weather will take shape beginning on Wednesday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Lingering showers and thunderstorms will wrap up early tonight. Behind a cold front, winds will shift out of the... more »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Looking long-term: What the latest weather outlook for March doesn't tell you Play Video

  February 20, 2024 5:45 PM

  Though warm for the last week of February, Mother Nature may flip the script for the month of March. The latest outlook from the Climate Prediction Center reveals much of the Deep South having a shot at seeing below normal temperatures. If you put a number on it, southeast... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Friday PM Forecast: Looking ahead to a rainy Christmas Eve Play Video

  December 22, 2023 5:31 PM

  Rain chances are fairly low for the first part of the holiday weekend. That changes on Christmas Eve as our next rainmaker marches in from the south. Despite the rainy Christmas Eve, things are trending in a drier direction for Christmas Day. Tonight & Tomorrow : Partly sunny skies... 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 »

• Thursday PM Forecast: cooler, drier air just over a day away Play Video

  October 5, 2023 6:43 PM

  After a few showers on Thursday, much cooler air will move in as the workweek ends and the weekend begins. Forecast temperatures have been adjusted down and it is possible some will see the lowest readings since late April. Tonight & Tomorrow : Alas, a much awaited cold front... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: a light jacket the next few mornings Play Video

  March 28, 2023 5:56 PM

  As a front finally pushes south of the area, a few drier days are ahead. You might want an outer layer over the next two mornings. Tonight & Tomorrow: The area will go in and out of cloud cover overnight. North winds of 5-10mph will have temperatures in retreat... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: overnight showers, storms and gusty wind Play Video

  March 2, 2023 5:46 PM

  A WIND ADVISORY is in effect for the entire viewing area from 9pm Thursday to 12pm Friday. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 mph are expected. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: line of storms tonight, bigger soak Saturday Play Video

  January 18, 2023 5:45 PM

  Once a line of rain and thunderstorms passes through during the evening hours, we can expect dry weather to end the workweek. However, a longer, soaking rain will arrive just as the weekend begins. Tonight & Tomorrow: A cold front will approach from the west during the evening hours.... 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 »

• Monday PM Forecast: dry trend with staying power Play Video

  April 18, 2022 7:01 PM

  For the first time in a while, the Baton Rouge area is looking at a workweek with minimal weather impact. This comes after strong storms blew through northern parts of the viewing area late on Easter Sunday. Next 24 Hours: The nighttime hours will bring clear... 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 »

• Monday PM Forecast: cold front to make it cooler, wetter through midweek Play Video

  March 7, 2022 6:06 PM

  A cold front has pushed through the area but it will stall nearby and play a role in the forecast for the next few days. Temperatures will be up and down through the week. Next 24 Hours: As a cold front stalls in the northern Gulf of Mexico, clouds... 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 »

• Friday PM Forecast: cold front to move through this weekend Play Video

  February 11, 2022 5:40 PM

  After a mild finish to the workweek, a chill will move into the area on Saturday. A few more freezes could be racked up by Monday. Next 24 Hours: A quiet night is ahead as we await the arrival of our next cold front. Skies will be mostly clear... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: rounds of showers, up and down temps Play Video

  January 5, 2022 6:01 PM

  The warming trend will be halted by a cold front on Thursday morning. Yet another could spell times of wet weather for the weekend. Next 24 Hours: A weak cold front will approach the area overnight. Out ahead of it, expect mostly cloudy skies and isolated showers, though any... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: gradual clearing for partial lunar eclipse Play Video

  November 18, 2021 6:08 PM

  Thursday evening temperatures ended up 20 to 25 degrees cooler than Wednesday evening thanks to the passage of a cold front. Brisk, chilly conditions are expected through Saturday morning. Next 24 Hours: With a cold front through the area, north winds of 10-15mph will make for a chilly night... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: tracking a cold front tomorrow Play Video

  November 17, 2021 6:05 PM

  As expected, a few spots saw isolated, light showers today while those that remained dry reached 80 degrees! Showers will remain possible until a cold front clears the area Thursday afternoon. Next 24 Hours: The overnight hours will be largely quiet but skies will be mostly cloudy and a... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: as severe threat ends, stiff winds a factor through Thursday Play Video

  October 27, 2021 6:54 PM

  A cold front is pushing through the local area. Even though the threat for severe thunderstorms has passed, weather could remain impactful through the end of the week. Next 24 Hours: Showers will end early this evening. Behind a cold front, winds will increase out of the west at... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: fall to arrive with cooler, dry weather pattern Play Video

  September 21, 2021 6:09 PM

  Autumn begins at 2:20pm local time on Wednesday. Coincidentally, a completely new, fall-like weather pattern will start right around the same time. Next 24 Hours: A cold front will push across the area tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Do not expect any impactful weather, rather some brief rain... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: drier conditions through Saturday Play Video

  September 9, 2021 6:15 PM

  The coolest temperatures since late May are anticipated tonight. Pleasant, early fall weather is in the forecast through Saturday. Next 24 Hours: Beneath clear skies, low temperatures will slip into the low to mid 60s tonight. Friday will start nice and comfortable. With abundant sunshine, high temperatures will warm... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: one more pleasant day

  August 5, 2021 5:30 PM

  While the Baton Rouge area began at a wildly comfortable 66 degrees, that mark was 4 degrees above the record low temperature for the date set back in 1915. Another 24 hours of pleasant weather is ahead. Next 24 Hours: Skies will remain mostly clear overnight with calm winds.... more »

• Cooler, drier air to slowly return as winds shift northeast Play Video

  May 12, 2021 6:49 PM

  While the chance of showers is not completely over, a drier trend is emerging. Expect a more comfortable feel to the air through the first half of the weekend. Next 24 Hours: Beneath mostly cloudy skies, spotty showers could still occur overnight. Thanks to northeast winds of 10-15mph, drier... more »

• Cool nights ahead, next storm system arrives Friday Play Video

  April 20, 2021 6:04 PM

  With a strong late April cold front moving south, freeze warnings have been posted for areas north of Louisiana. Thermometers will be about 10 degrees below average from tonight through Friday afternoon. Next 24 Hours: A weak cold front will slide through the region tonight, but with little noticeable... more »

• Already drier, next much cooler

  April 19, 2021 5:41 PM

  After collecting about a month’s worth of rain in 5 days, the region is getting a chance to dry out. All smaller, local rivers are expected to be below flood stage by Tuesday afternoon (more below). Next 24 Hours: A weak disturbance will pass through the region tonight with... 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 »

• More showers and storms before an April chill Play Video

  March 30, 2021 6:34 PM

  Expect showers and thunderstorms ahead of a cold front on Wednesday. An early April chill will follow. Next 24 Hours: Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a spotty shower possible. Low temperatures will be muggy in the upper 60s. Wednesday will be mild with high temperatures topping out in... 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 »

• Wet weather to welcome your Tuesday Play Video

  March 1, 2021 6:11 PM

  A cold front has settled near the central Gulf Coast. Breezy and cooler conditions will continue as rain increases into Tuesday. Next 24 Hours: Overnight, cloud cover will persist and northeast winds of 10-20mph will knock temperatures down into the low to mid 50s. Showers, initially isolated, will increase... more »

• Another round of showers before a return to the 30s Play Video

  January 26, 2021 6:36 PM

  The second of two cold fronts will push through the region tonight. A few mornings in the 30s are expected to follow. The Next 24 Hours: The second cold front in as many days will drop across the region tonight with clouds and scattered showers and perhaps an isolated... more »

• Front may deliver coolest temps so far this fall Play Video

  October 15, 2020 6:12 PM

  The forthcoming weather pattern is rather benign. A cold front will pass through the area Friday morning to deliver perhaps the coolest air so far this fall. The Next 24 Hours: A weak cold front will slide into the area by daybreak Friday. This boundary will first be responsible... more »

• Reach deep into the closet, autumn temperatures have arrived Play Video

  September 28, 2020 5:36 PM

  A taste of fall has arrived. With a cold front pushing through the region Monday evening, temperatures are set to reach their coolest mark in more than 4 months. The Next 24 Hours: Showers will quickly end from west to east overnight. Some stubborn clouds could linger into Tuesday... more »

• Comfortable conditions as we monitor Tropical Depression 22 Play Video

  September 17, 2020 6:04 PM

  Tropical Depression 22 has been designated in the southwestern Gulf as Hurricane Hunters have found maximum sustained winds near 35mph. The system is expected to meander over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico through tonight before moving slowly northward on Friday and Saturday as it strengthens into Tropical Storm Wilfred. ... more »

• Area clears, Arthur churns Play Video

  May 18, 2020 7:09 AM

  A cold front passed through south Louisiana late Sunday. This brought a slightly drier air mass into the area, which will hang on early in the week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Early clouds will depart for plenty of sunshine in the afternoon. Expect highs to top... more »

• Pair of comfortable days before next frontal system Play Video

  May 6, 2020 6:53 AM

  A pair of nice, mild days is ahead. The next cold front will come Friday and deliver even bigger changes. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: With northerly winds behind a cold front, a much drier air mass will lead to a comfortably warm afternoon. Under sunny skies, high... 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 »

• Below average temperatures, quieter weather ahead Play Video

  April 13, 2020 7:21 AM

  After an active Sunday, cooler and quieter temperatures are expected for much of the week ahead. In fact, thermometers could dip into the 40s a few mornings! Sunday Storm Report: An outbreak of severe weather did indeed occur across the Gulf South on Sunday. The local area was largely... more »

• Prepare now, uncommon moderate risk of severe weather Sunday Play Video

  April 10, 2020 6:52 AM

  Showers will break away Friday with a brief lull in activity. On Sunday, pay attention to the weather as severe weather is possible. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Clouds and showers may linger Friday morning followed by some returning sun and cooler highs in the low 70s. With... more »

• Cold front this afternoon, significant storm system Sunday Play Video

  April 9, 2020 7:20 AM

  ***SEVERE T-STORM WARNING*** for the boxed area. Head inside, this is a dangerous thunderstorm. #WBRZwx pic.twitter.com/wSiyCsBx53 — WBRZ Weather (@WBRZweather) April 10, 2020 A cold front will shift winds and turn temperatures cooler by Friday. A few showers are expected with this first front, but a second... more »

• Comfortable conditions through Thursday Play Video

  April 1, 2020 7:18 AM

  Generally, quiet weather is expected to end the week. Though seasonable through Wednesday, temperatures will be moderating. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: After a chilly morning, sunshine will welcome a very nice and comfortable afternoon. High temperatures will stop in the low 70s. With light, northeast winds, skies... more »

• Coolest temperatures since early March expected tonight Play Video

  March 31, 2020 6:53 AM

  Beyond a cold front, some of the coolest temperatures in the last several weeks are expected. Thermometers will moderate through the end of the week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: As a frontal system crosses the area from west to east on Tuesday morning, scattered showers and thunderstorms... more »

• Front to deliver some cooler temperatures Play Video

  March 30, 2020 7:29 AM

  Two warm afternoons are expected prior to below average temperatures for the middle of the week. A few showers may occur prior to that cool down. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Clouds will increase throughout Monday as moisture begins to move onshore from the Gulf of Mexico. As... more »

• Cooler and quieter Play Video

  March 5, 2020 7:07 AM

  Beyond lingering clouds and showers, a nice stretch of weather is ahead. Temperatures will gradually moderate to above average levels by the end of the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Leftover spotty sprinkles will end from west to east by the afternoon hours. The clearing line was... more »

• Clouds stubborn, cooler air on the way Play Video

  February 25, 2020 7:18 AM

  Happy Fat Tuesday! Get out and enjoy the culinary delights of south Louisiana before the start of Lent tomorrow. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Despite mostly cloudy skies, temperatures will cooperate with highs in the mid 60s. A tale of two cold fronts will headline the weather pattern... more »

• Weakening cold front arrives tonight Play Video

  February 18, 2020 7:40 AM

  A wet weather pattern will linger through much of the week, as a low pressure system slowly crosses the country. Fortunately, no high impacts are expected. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Much of Tuesday will be cloudy but quiet. Like Monday, a stray shower or two is possible.... more »

• Cooler behind weak front, monitoring Saturday storm system Play Video

  January 7, 2020 7:46 AM

  In the near-term, do not expect any high impact weather in the Baton Rouge area. By the end of the week, we will need to keep an eye on a more potent frontal system. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Despite a seasonably mild start to the day, northwesterly... more »

• 2019 ends quiet, 2020 begins wet Play Video

  December 30, 2019 7:33 AM

  After five days of clouds and unseasonable warmth, a cold front has restored conditions that are more typical for late December. A significant soak looks likely early in the New Year. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: An area of high pressure will be responsible for an afternoon of... more »

• Temperature turnaround, a short time for sunshine Play Video

  December 11, 2019 7:10 AM

  Behind Tuesday’s cold front, temperatures will remain below average through the week. Your weekend weather forecast looks agreeable. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: On the cold side of a front, Wednesday temperatures will stay cool. The tricky part of the forecast is just where in the 50s will... more »

• Cold front sets stage for some rain, sharp cool down Play Video

  October 11, 2019 7:28 AM

  It will be a rather unsettled finish to the week with showers and thunderstorms. However, fall-like air will push in for the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday in association with a cold front moving through the area. The threat for... more »

• Refreshed feel, more to come Play Video

  October 8, 2019 7:09 AM

  You will notice a difference in steeping outside on Tuesday. A much drier and somewhat cooler air mass has arrived. The afternoons will remain warm but less humid. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Your Tuesday will bring average temperatures for the time of year. A few clouds... more »

• Cold front arrives this evening, bigger cool down next weekend Play Video

  October 7, 2019 7:26 AM

  A long awaited cold front will move into the region on Monday. Humidity will break with some slightly cooler temperatures expected for mid-week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Your Monday will still be warm and humid. Some sunshine will allow temperatures into the mid to upper 80s by... more »

• Cooler, drier conditions take hold Play Video

  March 26, 2019 7:07 AM

  The Baton Rouge area is set for another nice stretch of weather after Monday’s cold front. Chilly temperatures will return Tuesday night. As forecast , approximately 40 percent of the 13 Parish, 3 County forecast area received rain on Monday due to scattered showers and thunderstorms along a cold front.... more »

• Showers through midday, chilly night ahead Play Video

  February 12, 2019 7:13 AM

  A cold front will bring some nice changes for the middle of the week. However, those will not last long. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Morning rain and thunderstorms will continue through about 11am. The early commute could certainly be hampered by some of this action. It previously... more »

• Chill arrives, set to stay for several days Play Video

  January 24, 2019 7:20 AM

  Surface high pressure will remain in control of the local weather keeping skies clear. A reinforcing cold front will cross the area Friday, maintaining below average temperatures. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Despite sunshine, highs are only set to reach the low 50s this afternoon, as winds stay... more »

• A pair of cold nights ahead Play Video

  January 9, 2019 7:19 AM

  A wardrobe change is needed for a chilly finish to the workweek. The next rain shot arrives Saturday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Surface high pressure will follow closely behind yesterday’s front, which will break clouds for Wednesday. Despite mostly sunny skies, northwesterly winds will halt warming in... more »

• Cool second half of the week Play Video

  January 8, 2019 7:17 AM

  A brief, slight chance of showers will be it for the remainder of the workweek. Dress for much cooler temperatures Wednesday to Friday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A ragged cold front will travel through on Tuesday, but only bring spotty showers to the area. Any rain will... more »

• Catching a break, coming close to freezing again Play Video

  December 3, 2018 7:21 AM

  A front will continue to push through the region on Monday. A cool and quiet week will follow. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A weak cold front allowed some light cloud cover early this Monday morning, but skies will clear through the late morning hours. With north winds... more »

• Cooperative travel weather, improvements to Thanksgiving forecast Play Video

  November 20, 2018 7:17 AM

  A pair of tranquil weather days is expected prior to the next storm systems. Showers are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Tuesday will bring a nice clear out as surface high pressure builds across north Louisiana and Arkansas. Sunshine will breakout by... more »

• Severe weather threat over, pleasant conditions ahead Play Video

  November 1, 2018 6:36 AM

  The threat for severe weather has ended. Still preliminary, damage reports have been extensive across Louisiana including a possible tornado in the Alexandria area. Structural damage was reported by staff at the Rapides Parish emergency operations center, and a number of trees and power lines came down in those locations,... more »

• Michael's final approach to Florida, cold front moves through Wednesday Play Video

  October 10, 2018 7:41 AM

  WATCH : Live update on Hurricane Michael and the upcoming cold front. A cold front will move into the region on Wednesday keeping Hurricane Michael east of the Baton Rouge area. Much cooler, drier air will follow into the weekend. THE FORECAST: The Tropics:... more »

• Oh so close Play Video

  September 27, 2018 6:49 AM

  A front is stalled out and weakening over the region. Cooler and drier air is being driven in by northerly winds behind the boundary, but it will not make much more southward progress. This will mean scattered showers and thunderstorms but not any significant change in temperatures or humidity. ... more »

• Will it get here?

  September 21, 2018 7:41 PM

  It is a long, sweaty summer-long wait for that first taste of cooler temperatures. Reason for optimism spiked this week as computer forecast models came into good agreement that a reprieve from the heat is around the corner. Our team cautioned that the frontal passage was not a lock, and... 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 »

• Weak front brings cooler temperatures Play Video

  April 19, 2018 6:57 AM

  Even with a weak cold front moving through the region, a couple more weather gems are in store to round out your week. We will need to keep an eye on outdoor plans for the second half of the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A cold front... more »

• Strong storms then tumbling temps Play Video

  April 6, 2018 7:11 AM

  Once again, a cold front will approach the area and threaten with some strong thunderstorms. Hopefully, the jacket is still nearby for the temperatures that will follow. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers can be expected on Friday, though the afternoon does not... more »

• That time when it was 14, warmer from here Play Video

  March 20, 2018 6:48 AM

  Spring starts at 11:15 Tuesday. Of astronomical significance, the start of spring is the vernal equinox meaning the celestial equator of the sun passes earth’s equator from south to north. Of meteorological significance, that means heat season is on the way! THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The spring... more »

• After tricky weekend weather, quiet conditions through Thursday Play Video

  March 12, 2018 7:14 AM

  Quiet weather always presents an easier forecast. Sunshine and below average temperatures are expected through at least Wednesday. Of course, we'll notice the sunrise occurring about an hour later thanks to daylight saving time and therefore sunlight will stick through 7pm moving forward. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight:... more »

• Cold front to bring showers, storms, changes tonight Play Video

  March 5, 2018 7:17 AM

  A warm front has passed through the area so conditions are a bit warmer and more humid than the weekend, but it will not last. A cold front will come through overnight into Tuesday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Monday will be warm and a bit sticky with... more »

• Changing calendars, changing weather

  March 1, 2018 7:10 AM

  Befitting of the calendar change, a weather pattern swap will occur on this first day of March. Behind showers, out go above average temperatures and in comes sunshine and seasonable temps. Looking back at February 2018, it was the warmest on record. With a monthly average temperature of 65... 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 »

• Several cold fronts on the way Play Video

  February 1, 2018 6:46 AM

  Another cold front will bring showers to the area tonight. Temperatures will be cooler on the other side of the front. Returning rain then may challenge some carnival season events. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: How about some 70s? It may not look pretty with mainly cloudy skies,... more »

• Same clothes suit the next several days Play Video

  January 23, 2018 6:56 AM

  Quiet and seasonable weather is ahead for the remainder of the week. High and low temperatures will be within 5 degrees of each other through the week, so no major wardrobe shifts will be necessary in the near term! Only by Friday will clouds increase with the slight chance for... more »

• Cold front to bring rain then cooler temperatures Play Video

  January 22, 2018 6:39 AM

  A cold front will move through the area on Monday bringing morning showers and thunderstorms then seasonable temperatures for the remainder of the week. The next rain is not on tap until next weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Monday will be mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms... more »

• Frosty temperatures, weekend showers and a look ahead Play Video

  December 12, 2017 6:35 AM

  A cold moving through the region today will send temperatures close to freezing again tonight. Yet another front is expected Friday morning. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Tuesday will be a little cooler than yesterday. While sunshine will remain, a shift in winds to the northwest behind a... 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 »

• Grab the umbrella, layers to add Play Video

  November 8, 2017 6:52 AM

  A cold front will move into the region on Wednesday. Cooler air will arrive in by Thursday morning. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A cold front will move very slowly across the WBRZ Weather Forecast Area on Wednesday, causing rather gloomy conditions. Skies will be overcast with scattered... more »

• Front through, two more on the way Play Video

  October 23, 2017 6:43 AM

  Our weather pattern has changed, and it is not finished yet. Another front will pass through the Baton Rouge area over the next 24 hours and this one will reinforce cool air that has already pushed into the region. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Actually, the new week... more »

• A taste of fall arrives

  October 16, 2017 7:14 AM

  A cold front will move southeastward into the Gulf of Mexico today, allowing the first true taste of fall this season. Cooler and drier air will be in place through the middle of the week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Some early clouds and showers will quickly clear... more »

• Significant east shift in Irma track, comfort arrives with cold front as scheduled Play Video

  September 6, 2017 7:18 AM

  An extended stretch of comfortable, quiet weather is ahead. Meanwhile, powerful Hurricane Irma continues to pose a threat to the Southeast U.S. The Tropics: Hurricane Irma has a minimum central pressure of 918mb, with maximum sustained winds of 185mph and is moving west, northwest at 16mph. Overnight, the... more »

• BLOG: cooler (for now), rivers stable, unsettled in Hoover Play Video

  May 24, 2017 7:08 AM

  Goodbye rain. An active period has ended and pleasant temperatures are expected for the next two days. Rainfall 7am Saturday - 7am Tuesday | Via WeatherBELL Approximately 3-5 inches of rain has fallen across the forecast area since Saturday. Forecasts leading into the weekend called... more »

• Time to dry out Play Video

  May 4, 2017 7:06 AM

  The weight is lifted—no weather worries through the weekend! Returning sunshine, low humidity and cool to seasonable temperatures are in the forecast. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Temperatures have really fallen off in the last 48 hours as a cold front has pushed through the area. Clouds... more »

• Cooler, drier and quieter (for now) Play Video

  April 27, 2017 6:49 AM

  Behind last night’s cold front, a shift to northwest winds will temporarily allow slightly cooler and drier air to hold across the WBRZ Weather forecast area. Much will change over the next 24 hours though a greater threat for severe weather is being monitored. THE FORECAST: Today and... more »

• Sticky, unsettled weather about to break Play Video

  April 5, 2017 6:55 AM

  Baton Rouge has broken a rainfall and high temperature record over the last two days. An unseasonably warm, humid air mass and the active weather pattern will be swiped away today. You will probably like the forecast beyond. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: As isolated morning showers conclude,... more »

• Isolated storms followed by much cooler air Play Video

  April 4, 2017 7:26 AM

  Ahead of the next cold front, showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight and one or two storms could even turn strong. However, widespread severe weather and heavy rain are not expected. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Tuesday will be sunny and warm with high temperatures in the middle... more »