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• Partly cloudy with spotty showers today Play Video

  May 20, 2013 7:17 AM

  We have a very warm and muggy start to the day in Baton Rouge. It is mostly cloudy with temperatures in the lower to mid 70s. Ugh! An area of high pressure remains over the Southeast U.S. This will limit the amount of rain we will see today, but... more »

• Isolated showers and storms possible today Play Video

  May 16, 2013 7:34 AM

  We have a partly to mostly cloudy start to this Thursday as clouds are moving over Baton Rouge from the storms over Eastern Texas. A few showers are possible during the morning hours as well. It is still a little cool with temperatures in the 60s. The upper-level and... more »

• Partly cloudy and more humid today Play Video

  May 15, 2013 7:12 AM

  We have a pretty pleasant and cool morning across Southeast Louisiana. It is clear with temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Expect another nice day in Baton Rouge! High pressure is just east of Louisiana and that will allow for southerly winds to pump in some more... more »

• Warmer with plenty of sun today Play Video

  May 14, 2013 6:55 AM

  We have a clear morning across the Capital City. It is a little cool with temperatures in the 50s. You may want that jacket as you head out the door. Expect a gorgeous day all around the Baton Rouge area. An area of high pressure remains over us, and... more »

• Mostly sunny and pleasant today Play Video

  May 13, 2013 6:51 AM

  It is a clear to mostly clear start to this Monday with some cool to chilly temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. You may want a jacket as you head out the door! You can expect a gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine and a few clouds... more »

• Heavy flooding rains with some severe weather today

  May 10, 2013 8:49 AM

  ...Flash Flood Watch Through Saturday Evening For All of Southeast Louisiana... It was a very stormy start to this Friday. We have severe thunderstorms moving through Baton Rouge starting around 4:45 AM through the 7 AM hour. There were numerous reports of hail, strong winds, flooding and power outages.... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 AM

  May 10, 2013 4:03 AM

  SPC has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 AM for all of the WBRZ Viewing area! Storms have developed over Texas and raced into Louisiana overnight. These storms have a history of being severe in Texas and Western Louisiana with large hail and damaging winds. That trend will... more »

• More humid with a mix of sun and clouds today Play Video

  May 9, 2013 8:02 AM

  We begin this Thursday with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies as clouds stream in from old thunderstorms over the Great Plains. Some patchy fog has also been reported around Baton Rouge. It is a warm and muggy morning with temperatures in the lower to mid 60s. We will... more »

• Partly cloudy with warmer weather today Play Video

  May 8, 2013 6:48 AM

  We have a quiet morning across the Baton Rouge area with clear skies. It is not as cool with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to lower 60s. You can expect a pretty pleasant day once again, but it will be warmer. An area of high pressure is sitting... more »

• Partly cloudy and even warmer today Play Video

  May 7, 2013 7:03 AM

  We have a cool start to this Tuesday with mostly clear skies as some high clouds move into Louisiana. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 50s. Get ready for a pretty pleasant day across the Baton Rouge area! An area of high pressure is sitting between the upper-level... more »

• Mostly sunny and much warmer today Play Video

  May 6, 2013 7:12 AM

  It is still a chilly morning across the Baton Rouge area. We have clear skies with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. We could tie the record low this morning! The record is 46 set back in 1945. Grab your jacket, but you won't need it later today. ... more »

• Lingering clouds and showers today with a record low tonight Play Video

  May 3, 2013 7:41 AM

  The cold front is moving through Baton Rouge and Southeast Louisiana This Morning. We have cloudy skies with some showers. Temperatures will fall from the upper 60s to the 50s all morning. Be sure to take your umbrella and jacket with you! The cold front will slowly push east... more »

• Mostly cloudy with more heavy rain and storms today Play Video

  May 2, 2013 7:04 AM

  ...Flash Flood Watch In Effect Through This Evening... It is another cloudy and mild start to the day with a few showers popping up on radar. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 60s. Keep that umbrella with you today. The upper-level low is still sitting over parts... more »

• More heavy rain and t'storms today Play Video

  May 1, 2013 6:49 AM

  ...Flash Flood Watch Through Thursday Evening... We have a mostly cloudy, mild and muggy start to this Wednesday with a few showers on the radar. Showers will continue to pop-up during the morning hours. Temperatures are in the mid 60s. The upper-level low remains parked over Louisiana this... more »

• Heavy rain and storms return today Play Video

  April 30, 2013 7:30 AM

  It is a pretty quiet start to this Tuesday Morning with partly to mostly cloudy skies and some patchy fog. The fog could get dense at times with visibilities less than 1/4 mile, so please use caution as you travel this morning. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 60s.... more »

• Partly cloudy with spotty showers and storms today Play Video

  April 29, 2013 7:37 AM

  Short Term Forecast: We have partly cloudy skies with some patchy dense fog forming this morning across the Capital City. It is mild and muggy with temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s. The fog will give way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Some drier air will... more »

• Partly cloudy and warmer with spotty showers today Play Video

  April 26, 2013 7:42 AM

  It is a pretty quiet and cool start to the day across the Capital City. We have partly to mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the lower 50s. You can expect some pleasant weather this afternoon as the area of high pressure moves east of Louisiana. This will bring... more »

• Mostly cloudy and warmer today Play Video

  April 25, 2013 6:51 AM

  We start out this Thursday with much calmer weather over South Louisiana. It is mostly cloudy and cooler with some mist and temperatures in the lower 50s. The calmer weather will persist today as the cold front has stalled along the coast. This will keep mostly cloudy skies over... more »

• Tornado Watch until 1 PM for the WBRZ Viewing area Play Video

  April 24, 2013 7:08 AM

  **SPC has issued a Tornado Watch until 1 PM for the WBRZ Viewing area** The cold front will move into Baton Rouge later this morning. It will bring us scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be strong to severe with tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain and... more »

• Warm and humid with a spotty showers today Play Video

  April 23, 2013 7:05 AM

  It is a mostly cloudy start on this Tuesday Morning. We are also much warmer and muggier than we were on Monday with temperatures in the mid 60s. You can expect a warm and humid afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds along with some spotty showers. This... more »

• Partly cloudy and warmer this afternoon Play Video

  April 22, 2013 7:08 AM

  It is a quiet start to this Monday Morning with clear skies and temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. We will have another pleasant afternoon across the Capital City. An area of high pressure is located east of Louisiana, so we will have some southeast winds returning... more »

• Much cooler today with a record low tonight Play Video

  April 19, 2013 7:15 AM

  We start this Friday Morning with mostly cloudy skies and a few leftover showers as the cold front moves east of Baton Rouge. It is MUCH COOLER with temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Take your jacket with you today as the cool air will last all day!... more »

• Plenty of clouds with spotty showers and drizzle today Play Video

  April 16, 2013 7:44 AM

  We have a mostly cloudy, warm, muggy and foggy start to this Tuesday across the Capital City. Visibilities are less than 1/4 mile in some areas, so please use caution! Temperatures are in the lower 70s. The clouds look like they will stick around today just like yesterday. This... more »

• Partly cloudy, very warm and humid today Play Video

  April 15, 2013 7:10 AM

  We begin this new work week with some patchy dense fog across Southeast Louisiana. Visibilities could be less than 1/4 mile at times. Otherwise, it is mostly clear and mild with temperatures in the 60s. An area of high pressure will sit over the Southeast U.S. today, that will... more »

• Sunny and warm this afternoon

  April 12, 2013 10:09 AM

  We have a much calmer morning across the Capital City. The skies are clear to mostly clear and it is much cooler with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. You may want that jacket as you head out the door! Expect a gorgeous afternoon thanks to an area... more »

• Tornado Watch until 3 PM for the WBRZ viewing area

  April 11, 2013 8:11 AM

  The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch until 3 PM for the WBRZ viewing area. Thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage through the morning and into the afternoon hours ahead of a strong cold front. These storms may rotate and could produce a few tornadoes. The storms... more »

• Heavy rain with possible strong to severe thunderstorms today Play Video

  April 11, 2013 7:13 AM

  A slow-moving cold front is inching closer to Baton Rouge this morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forming ahead and along the front. Some of these storms could become strong to severe. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible. SPC has us in a Slight Risk for... more »

• Warm and windy with isolated showers today Play Video

  April 10, 2013 7:43 AM

  We have a very warm and breezy morning across the Baton Rouge area under mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are in the lower 70s and it is muggy. We will transition from the nice weather yesterday to stormy weather today. A strong cold front will be moving closer to Louisiana... more »

• Partly cloudy, warm and windy with a few showers today Play Video

  April 9, 2013 6:52 AM

  We have a very warm start to this Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 60s. It is pretty breezy too with winds out of the southeast at 5 to 15 mph. We will be unseasonably warm and pretty windy this afternoon as strong southerly winds... more »

• Partly cloudy, breezy and warmer today Play Video

  April 8, 2013 7:20 AM

  It is a mild start to the day with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies across the Baton Rouge area. Some patchy fog is possible. Temperatures are in the upper 50s. We will have another pleasant afternoon thanks to high pressure sitting east of Louisiana. This is allowing south... more »

• Morning clouds give way to afternoon sunshine Play Video

  April 5, 2013 7:35 AM

  It is a chilly start to this Friday with mostly cloudy skies and some mist across the Capital City. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 40s. Better take that jacket with you as you head to work and school. An area of high pressure will build across the... more »

• Dreary and cool with drizzle today Play Video

  April 4, 2013 7:25 AM

  We have plenty of clouds with some light rain and drizzle across the Baton Rouge area this morning. Temperatures are in the 40s to 50s, so grab your jacket and umbrella. A trough of low pressure will move through town today, and that will set off isolated showers this... more »

• Plenty of heavy rain and storms today Play Video

  April 3, 2013 7:15 AM

  It is a very soggy start to the day with heavy rain and thunderstorms moving up from the Gulf of Mexico. The rains will continue throughout the morning with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s. The rain and some thunderstorms will become less widespread and... more »

• Mix of sun and clouds with rain returning later today

  April 2, 2013 7:32 AM

  We start this Tuesday Morning with partly to mostly cloudy skies along with some patchy fog. Visibilities could drop below 1/4 mile, so please use caution as you travel around Southeast Louisiana. Temperatures are in the 50s. A cold front will move into Baton Rouge from the north today.... more »

• Morning fog gives way to some sunshine this afternoon Play Video

  April 1, 2013 7:54 AM

  We will have a cold front stall and fall apart over the Coast today, and that will help to keep some stray showers in the forecast, but most of you will not see any rain today. Therefore, expect have partly cloudy skies once the fog dissipates. It will be warm... more »

• Partly cloudy and warm today Play Video

  March 29, 2013 6:52 AM

  We have one more pretty chilly morning here in Baton Rouge. It is mostly clear with temperatures in the 40s. Better take that coat again this morning, but you will not need it later. The area of high pressure is well off to the east of Louisiana, and that... more »

• Mostly sunny and warmer today Play Video

  March 28, 2013 6:51 AM

  We have one more chilly morning to get through today with clear skies and temperatures in the upper 30s. Better take that jacket with you once again. We will become much warmer this afternoon! This is thanks to the area of high pressure moving east of Louisiana and the... more »

• Sunny and becoming warmer this afternoon Play Video

  March 27, 2013 7:08 AM

  Brrr!! It is a very cold start and frosty to the day with clear skies and temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s! Hopefully you brought in all of your plants, or covered them up. Bundle up as you head to work and school this morning! We will... more »

• Freeze Warning until 8 AM today

  March 27, 2013 6:49 AM

  The NWS has issued a Freeze Warning for the Baton Rouge area and South Mississippi until 8 AM. Temperatures have fallen to freezing in Baton Rouge and below freezing in areas north and east of the city. All plants should have been covered or brought inside. If they we... more »

• Staying cool and sunny today Play Video

  March 26, 2013 7:12 AM

  It is a very cold morning across the Capital City with clear skies and temperatures in the 30s. A light freeze is expected! I hope that you brought in your plants last night. Take that jacket with you this morning. An area of high pressure remains over the Southeast... more »

• Sunny and much cooler today Play Video

  March 25, 2013 7:12 AM

  We begin this Monday with clear skies, breezy conditions and chilly temperatures in the 30s. Better bundle up! We will stay cool all day thanks to an area of high pressure building in from the northwest. This is ushering in breezy north to northwest winds over us all day... more »

• Mostly cloudy and warm today Play Video

  March 21, 2013 8:15 AM

  Clouds are on the increase this Thursday Morning. It is also a little chilly with temperatures in the 40s. Take you coat with you today! The clouds will continue to increase this afternoon as we transition from some nice weather to stormy weather on Friday. The area of high... more »

• Rain this morning with sunshine this afternoon Play Video

  March 20, 2013 6:50 AM

  Spring officially arrives at 6:02 AM today. We will begin the morning with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers or sprinkles as a weak disturbance moves through town. The radar will look like a lot of rain is headed our way, but we have some pretty dry air over... more »

• Mostly sunny and less humid today Play Video

  March 19, 2013 7:29 AM

  We begin this Tuesday Morning with mostly cloudy skies in the wake of a cold front that is now southeast of Baton Rouge. It is cooler with temperatures in the 50s. The skies will become mostly sunny this afternoon as an area of high pressure builds into the Southeast... more »

• Warm and humid with a few showers today Play Video

  March 18, 2013 7:13 AM

  We start this Monday Morning off with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers. Temperatures are in the 60s. Take your umbrella today since we will have some on and off showers popping up! A weak cold front is forecast to move into Baton Rouge later today. This will... more »

• Staying sunny and beautiful today Play Video

  March 13, 2013 7:13 AM

  We have another quiet morning across the Capital City with mostly clear skies as some high clouds stream-by. It is still chilly with temperatures in the 40s. Take that jacket again as you head out the door! An area of high pressure remains over Louisiana today and that will... more »

• Sunny with warmer temperatures today Play Video

  March 12, 2013 6:37 AM

  It is a mostly clear and chilly start to this Tuesday Morning with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Take that jacket with you! We will have a gorgeous day as high pressure builds into the Southeast U.S. Expect a few highs clouds to stream over us for the... more »

• Morning rain gives way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon Play Video

  March 11, 2013 7:52 AM

  A cold front has moved through Baton Rouge this morning and it is bringing us showers and thunderstorms. Some heavy rain is possible too. Temperatures have fallen into the 40s. Take your jacket and umbrella with you today! The rain will come to an end this afternoon and we... more »

• Warmer temperatures return today Play Video

  March 8, 2013 7:03 AM

  We begin this Friday Morning with clear skies and some chilly temperatures in the upper 30s. You will probably want to take your jacket with you this morning, but you won't need it later today. The area of high pressure that has been sitting over us the last few... more »

• Mostly sunny and comfortable today Play Video

  March 7, 2013 7:07 AM

  It is a pretty chilly start to this Thursday with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the lower 30s with a little frost! Brrr!! Bundle up as you head to work or school! An area of high pressure remains over the Southeast U.S. and that will allow us to... more »

• Sunny, cool and pleasant today Play Video

  March 6, 2013 7:00 AM

  It is a clear and much cooler start to this Wednesday. Temperatures are in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Take that jacket as you head out the door...you may want it all day since it will not be a warm one. We will have a gorgeous day as... more »

• Mostly cloudy with a few showers today Play Video

  March 5, 2013 7:52 AM

  We start this Tuesday Morning with mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures in the lower 60s. A cold front will move into and through Baton Rouge later this morning and into the afternoon hours. We will have mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers today. Most of the rain will... more »

• Partly cloudy, warmer and breezy today Play Video

  March 4, 2013 8:07 AM

  After we had some of the coldest temperatures of the season this weekend, we will become much warmer today. This morning we are starting out with clear skies and temperatures in the 40s. The temperatures hit their lows earlier this morning and will be rising as the winds come out... more »

• Mostly sunny and staying cool today Play Video

  March 1, 2013 8:00 AM

  Better have that warm coat with you this morning! We have partly to mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the upper 30s to lower 40s. We will actually stay cool all day just like we did on Thursday. The clouds will become partly cloudy and a cold front will... more »

• Mostly sunny and cooler today Play Video

  February 28, 2013 7:26 AM

  The cold front has moved into the Gulf of Mexico and we have mostly clear skies over Baton Rouge this morning. It is chilly with temperatures in the 40s. It is going to be another beautiful afternoon with plenty of sunshine. A few high clouds will stream by today... more »

• Sun and cloud mix with warmer temperatures today Play Video

  February 27, 2013 7:22 AM

  We begin this Wednesday Morning with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies across Southeast Louisiana. Temperatures are a little chilly as they sit in the lower to mid 40s. Be sure to wear that jacket this morning! We will become warmer this afternoon as a cold front moves in... more »

• Partly cloudy, cooler and breezy today Play Video

  February 26, 2013 7:00 AM

  The cold front is now located off to the east of Louisiana. The clouds have decreased and we have a mostly clear to partly cloudy start to the day. It has turned cooler too with temperatures in the 40s. You may want to take that jacket with you today. ... more »

• Tornado Watch until 8 PM for the WBRZ Viewing Area Play Video

  February 25, 2013 12:59 PM

  The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Tornado Watch for all of the WBRZ Viewing area until 8 PM tonight. Thunderstorms are developing once again as a warm front moves up from the Louisiana Coast into Baton Rouge. These storms could become strong to severe with large hail,... more »

• More severe weather expected today and this evening Play Video

  February 25, 2013 8:24 AM

  After a very active night with part 1 of severe weather, we start this Monday with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy and mild with temperatures in the 60s. A warm front will move northward from the Louisiana Coast through Baton Rouge and into... more »

• Scattered showers continue today Play Video

  February 22, 2013 9:36 AM

  It is a mostly cloudy Friday Morning across the Baton Rouge area. There are isolated showers moving through town as well. Temperatures are in the lower 60s. The cold front will stall along the Louisiana Coast today. An area of low pressure will move along it, and this will... more »

• Rain with some strong to severe storms possible today Play Video

  February 21, 2013 7:14 AM

  It is a pretty quiet Thursday Morning across the Capital City. We have mostly cloudy skies and it is a little breezy with temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. The weather will be going downhill by lunchtime today. A warm front will move up from the Gulf... more »

• Mostly cloudy and cool today Play Video

  February 20, 2013 7:30 AM

  We have some partly to mostly cloudy skies on this Wednesday Morning. It is a little chilly with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. The clouds will continue to thicken during the day and that will make it mostly cloudy. This is due to a developing area of low... more »

• Sunny and mild weather today Play Video

  February 19, 2013 6:49 AM

  The rain and storms have come to an end thanks to the cold front moving through Baton Rouge. We have mostly cloudy skies now, but they will gradually dissipate throughout the morning. Temperatures are in the 50s. You can expect a very nice sunny afternoon across the Capital City!... more »

• Clouds increasing with rain later today Play Video

  February 18, 2013 7:30 AM

  We start this Monday Morning off with clear skies and chilly temperatures in the 40s. You may want that jacket as you head out the door! Clouds will be on the increase today ahead of our next weather system - a cold front. We will become partly to mostly... more »

• Mostly sunny and warmer today Play Video

  February 15, 2013 8:34 AM

  It is another chilly morning across the Capital City with clear skies and temperatures in the 40s. Better bundle up! Look for another beautiful afternoon as an area of high pressure moves to the east of Louisiana. We will have some clouds moving in later in the day, but... more »

• Sweet weather on this Valentine's Day Play Video

  February 14, 2013 7:30 AM

  Happy Valentine's Day! We begin this Thursday with mostly clear skies and chilly temperatures in the upper 30s. Better take that coat with you this morning! Expect the skies to clear this afternoon and that will make for a sweet forecast! High pressure will sit over us today... more »

• Clouds with a few more showers today Play Video

  February 13, 2013 7:12 AM

  The cold front has moved to the east of Baton Rouge, but we will still have some lingering showers and clouds over us this morning. Temperatures are starting out in the 50s. We will not warm up much today thanks to the clouds and showers streaming up from the... more »

• Rainy and stormy on this Mardi Gras Play Video

  February 12, 2013 8:29 AM

  It looks like we will have a pretty soggy Mardi Gras. The cold front has stalled along the coast overnight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are still popping up around Baton Rouge this morning with mostly cloudy skies. It is cool with temperatures in the 50s. The front will retreat... more »

• Heavy rain with some storms today Play Video

  February 11, 2013 8:35 AM

  We begin this Lundi Gras with scattered showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves into Baton Rouge. Some could be strong with gusty winds and have heavy rain. Temperatures are in the 50s. The cold front will stall just south of Baton Rouge this afternoon. This will allow... more »

• Morning fog gives way to evening rain Play Video

  February 6, 2013 7:24 AM

  We begin this Wednesday Morning with partly cloudy skies and patchy dense fog across the Baton Rouge area. Visibilities could be less than 1/4 mile at times. The NWS has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM today. Please use caution as you travel to work and school today.... more »

• Soggy and dreary weather today

  February 5, 2013 7:42 AM

  It is a soggy and foggy start to this Tuesday across the Capital City. We have an area of low pressure that is moving across the state and it is setting off the scattered showers with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are in the mid 50s. Take that umbrella with you... more »

• Plenty of clouds today with afternoon showers Play Video

  February 4, 2013 7:23 AM

  We have a quiet start to this Monday after the Super Bowl. It is mostly cloudy with temperatures in the lower 40s. You will want to take that light jacket and your umbrella today. A disturbance and an area of low pressure will move across the Gulf Coast States... more »

• Sunny and cool weather today Play Video

  January 31, 2013 7:05 AM

  It is a clear, calm and cold start to this Thursday. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 30s. Some patchy frost is possible in areas north and east of Baton Rouge. Be sure to take that jacket with you as you head out to work and school! We... more »

• Severe weather threat has ended

  January 30, 2013 9:16 AM

  The cold front has pushed through town this morning, and the severe weather threat has ended. Some lingering showers will continue until midday for parts of Southeast Louisiana. The sky will start to clear and it will become partly cloudy this afternoon. Temperatures have fallen into the 50s and they... more »

• Storms have ended and sunshine returns this afternoon Play Video

  January 30, 2013 7:39 AM

  A strong cold front has moved through Baton Rouge this morning and it set off the scattered showers and storms. The severe weather threat has ended and now we are left with just scattered showers. Temperatures fell from the 70s into the 50s and they will hold steady there all... more »

• Very warm today with strong to severe storms possible tonight Play Video

  January 29, 2013 6:59 AM

  We start this Tuesday with some very unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Get ready for a very warm, humid and breeze afternoon across the Baton Rouge area. This is all in response to a strong cold front that will move through tonight. Ahead... more »

• Very warm with plenty of clouds today

  January 28, 2013 7:42 AM

  It is a very mild start to the day with temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Patchy fog has also been reported around town. Watch out for some low visibilities! We will continue to have the very unseasonably warm weather today as an... more »

• More warm weather expected today Play Video

  January 25, 2013 7:09 AM

  Clouds are moving through Baton Rouge this morning making it partly to mostly cloudy. This is ahead of a cold front that is stalling just north of Baton Rouge. It is a mild start to the day with temperatures in the upper 50s. The cold front is expected to... more »

• Spring-like weather today Play Video

  January 24, 2013 7:05 AM

  It is not as cold this morning across the Capital City. We have mostly clear skies with temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. The Spring-like weather has arrived! The area of high pressure is located to the east of Louisiana and that is allowing southerly winds to... more »

• A chilly morning gives way to a warm afternoon Play Video

  January 23, 2013 7:09 AM

  You will still need that light jacket this morning as the chilly air is sticking around Baton Rouge for the moment. We have clear skies with temperatures in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Much warmer temperatures will arrive this afternoon and you will not need that jacket anymore.... more »

• Mostly sunny and cool today Play Video

  January 22, 2013 8:24 AM

  We have a chilly start to this Tuesday with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 40s. High pressure will build over Louisiana today in the wake of the cold front that moved through last night. We will see a gradual decrease in the... more »

• Partly cloudy and mild today Play Video

  January 21, 2013 7:55 AM

  We have a mostly clear to partly cloudy start to this Monday as some high clouds stream over South Louisiana. It is a little chilly with temperatures in the upper 30s to lower 40s. You will want to take that jacket with you this morning. A cold front will... more »

• A cool and sunny Friday Play Video

  January 18, 2013 9:05 AM

  It is a clear and chilly start to this Friday with temperatures in the lower 40s. Be sure to take that warm coat with you this morning! We will have a gorgeous afternoon across the Capital City! An area of high pressure has built in over the Southeast U.S.... more »

• The sun finally returns today Play Video

  January 17, 2013 7:43 AM

  It looks like the wintry weather will remain north of Baton Rouge this morning. We did have some reports of a rain/snow mix last night, but it did not last long. We have mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies on this Thursday Morning and there is a slight chance we... more »

• A cold rain is expected again today Play Video

  January 16, 2013 7:03 AM

  This Wednesday Morning is starting off with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers across Southeast Louisiana. It is chilly with temperatures in the mid 30s. Better bundle up and take that umbrella with you again! More of the same wet and dreary weather is on tap today. The stationary... more »

• Chilly and rainy weather expected today Play Video

  January 15, 2013 8:31 AM

  It is another cold and rainy morning across the Capital City. We have mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers popping up on the radar. Temperatures are in the upper 30s to lower 40s. More of the same wet, chilly and dreary weather is on tap this afternoon. This is... more »

• More rain with chilly temperatures today Play Video

  January 14, 2013 6:46 AM

  We start this Monday Morning with more scattered showers and some heavy rain. It is pretty chilly with temperatures in the lower 40s. Better take your warm coat and umbrella with you today! The showers and a few thunderstorms will continue this afternoon thanks to a stationary front that... more »

• Lingering light rain showers and cloudy today

  January 11, 2013 4:19 AM

  We start off this Recycle Your Electronics Day Friday with cloudy skies and some light rain/drizzle. Temperatures are in the 60s. The heavy rain event is over, but we will still have to deal with some lingering light rain showers today. This is due to the cold front falling... more »

• Heavy rain with some severe weather possible today Play Video

  January 10, 2013 7:24 AM

  ...Tornado Watch Until 2 PM Today... ...Flash Flood Watch Through This Afternoon... A line of heavy rain and thunderstorms is moving through Baton Rouge this morning. Some severe weather will be possible too. Temperatures are in the upper 60s. The line of heavy rain and thunderstorms will slowly... more »

• Heavy rains continue today

  January 9, 2013 8:01 AM

  ...Flash Flood Watch Until Thursday Night... The heavy rain continues this morning! We picked up around 3-6 inches of rain since yesterday! This has caused some flash flooding around the viewing area and that will continue today! We start the day with more rain and temperatures in the 60s.... more »

• Plenty of clouds with rain returning today Play Video

  January 8, 2013 6:38 AM

  We have a mostly cloudy and quiet start to this Tuesday. It is not as cold with temperatures in the upper 40s. You will want to take you rain coat and umbrella with you as you head out the door. It is going to be a warmer and more... more »

• Sunny & cool today Play Video

  January 7, 2013 11:42 AM

  Expect a pleasant afternoon as high pressure sits over the Southeast U.S. This will allow us to have mostly sunny skies, but it will remain a little cool. High temperatures will be in the upper 50s. Clouds will be on the increase tonight from the west as our next... more »

• Severe Weather Outbreak is possible today

  December 25, 2012 9:13 AM

  ...A Significant Severe Weather Outbreak is expected on this Christmas Day... Our analysis of the current weather around Baton Rouge shows that it is warm and becoming humid. A warm front has moved north of Baton Rouge this morning and it will continue to push northward into Mississippi. We... more »

• Becoming warmer and mostly cloudy this afternoon

  December 14, 2012 8:03 AM

  Once again it is a very cold start to the day across the Capital City! We have clear skies with temperatures in the lower to mid 30s. Some patchy frost is possible around town. Be sure to bundle up as you head out the door! You will probably not... more »

• A frosty morning leads to a sunny and warmer afternoon

  December 13, 2012 7:42 AM

  It is a very cold and frost morning across the Baton Rogue area. We have clear skies, calm winds and temperatures in the lower 30s. This will allow us to have a light freeze along and north of the I-10/12 Corridor. The NWS has issued a Freeze Warning in effect... more »

• Sunny and chilly today with a freeze warning tonight

  December 12, 2012 5:58 AM

  Better bundle up this morning as you head out the door! We have partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. BRRR!! The clouds will break up today and it will become mostly sunny. This is due to the upper-level moisture moving to the east of... more »

• Calmer and much colder weather today

  December 11, 2012 11:26 AM

  Some mid to high level clouds will stream over Baton Rouge area today from the southwest to the northeast as upper-level moisture moves over the colder air sitting over us. This will give us partly to mostly cloudy skies and some filtered sunshine. The clouds will keep the high temperatures... more »

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• Warmer temperatures return with some rain

  January 19, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : We will see a return of warmer temperatures today thanks to the area of high pressure moving east of Louisiana. This will bring back the warmer southerly winds. Also, a some high clouds will return making it mostly sunny. High temperatures will be around 70. ... more »

• Much cooler today, but warming up tomorrow

  January 18, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : The cold front has moved to the east of Louisiana and in the wake of it we have an area of high pressure building in from the northwest. This will bring in northerly winds and they will make it much cooler. We will have a gorgeous... more »

• Some changes are coming to our weather starting today...

  March 3, 2011

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : There are some areas of patchy fog this morning, but any fog will be gone by 9 AM. We will have winds out of the east to southeast today, and they will bring in more Gulf Moisture. This will make it warmer... more »

• More sunshine today, and warmer weather returns too...

  January 27, 2011

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : If you liked the weather yesterday, then I think you will enjoy today's weather too. We will have plenty of sunshine once again thanks to the area of high pressure remaining over the Southeast U.S. It will become mild today with high... more »

• Slight warmer weather headed our way this weekend...

  January 14, 2011

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : We had some chilly temperatures this morning, but thanks to thicker clouds moving over us, we did not get as cold as we could have. These clouds are moving in as an area of high pressure moves away from Louisiana and toward... more »

• More pleasant weather returns today...

  January 6, 2011

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : It is a much calmer and cooler start to the day. The storms have moved away, and now we will see more pleasant weather returning. An area of high pressure will build in from the west, and this will provide us with... more »

• Warmer weather today, but BIG changes coming Sunday...

  December 10, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : We will see a warming trend begin today, but it is not going to last very long. An area of high pressure will be located to the east of Louisiana, and southerly winds will return. These winds will transport in warm and... more »

• Warmer weather returns tomorrow...

  December 9, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum ...Hard Freeze Warning Until 9 AM... Short Term : After a very cold start to the day, we will have a gorgeous afternoon thanks to an area of high pressure moving over Louisiana. It will be sunny and cool with high temperatures in the... more »

• Some storng storms possible today and tonight...

  November 29, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : We will have some big changes to our weather starting this afternoon. A warm front will move north from the Gulf of Mexico today, and that is going to make it warm and humid with highs in the upper 70s. It will... more »

• Much colder on this Black Friday, but sunshine returns this weekend...

  November 26, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : The cold front moved through Baton Rouge around 3 AM, and the temperatures fell around 20 degrees! It is going to be a soggy start to this Black Friday! Shoppers be sure to bring your rain gear, and a warm coat!! It... more »

• The unseasonably warm weather continues on this busy travel day...

  November 24, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : The unseasonably warm and humid weather will continue today. The cold front did not move through Louisiana, so we remained to the south of it. This has allowed the southerly winds to persist which are keeping us warm. We will have a... more »

• Expect some showers today, but it will remain warm...

  November 23, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : A cold front will move across the Southeast U.S. today. This front is expected to stall along the I-20 corridor, and not move through Baton Rouge. However, it will be close enough to give us some rain. We will have mostly cloudy... more »

• A warm start to the week, but changes are coming...

  November 22, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : We will have a warm and more humid day thanks to southerly winds on the backside of an area of high pressure centered over Georgia. These winds will bring in Gulf Moisture, and that will lead to a mix of sun and... more »

• Warmer weather is on the way...

  November 19, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : We will have plenty of clouds for the first half of the day, but they will begin to break up by the afternoon giving us partly cloudy skies. An area of high pressure will be moving over the Deep South today, and... more »

• A beautiful day is on tap, but cooler weather returns tomorrow...

  November 17, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : It sure was a chilly start to the day, but we will warm up nicely this afternoon. An area of high pressure is sitting to the northeast of Louisiana, and that is going to bring back southerly winds. These winds will warm... more »

• More pleasant weather today, but changes are coming this weekend...

  November 12, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : After a chilly and somewhat foggy start to the day, we will have a very pleasant afternoon. The weather will be comfortable with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures in the upper 70s. This is due to the area of high pressure... more »

• Warmer, but more humid weather on tap today...

  November 10, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : It was a foggy morning thanks to the warm moist air coming up from the Gulf of Mexico. We will likely see foggy mornings for the next few days too. A pleasant, but warmer afternoon is on tap for us... more »

• Some rain returns to the forecast later today & tomorrow...

  October 19, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : We will have another pretty pleasant afternoon across the Baton Rouge area with partly cloudy skies. We will be just south of a cold front that is moving into the Southeast U.S. Showers and thunderstorms will be ahead and along the front.... more »

• Warm and more humid weather expected today...

  October 18, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : A weak upper-level disturbance will be moving from the Northwest Gulf of Mexico to the Southeast U.S. today. The disturbance, along with southwest winds, will help to spread some high clouds over Baton Rouge as moisture increases. This will make it mostly... more »

• The string of gorgeous days continues, and it will get warmer...

  October 7, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : It was another morning in the 40s, but we will see warmer temperatures return this afternoon. The area of high pressure remains over the Southern U.S., and that is keeping our weather sunny. Our winds have become much lighter, and that has... more »