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Much of Capital Region sees drought conditions end
February 8, 2024 11:06 AM
2024 has brought Louisiana multiple rounds of beneficial rainfall already. The month of January recorded 7.84" of rain in the Baton Rouge area. As a result, the capital city has been taken out of drought altogether. Three months ago, over 70% of the state was in an exceptional drought,... more » -
2023 concludes as the hottest year on record in Baton Rouge
January 1, 2024 8:26 PM
BATON ROUGE – 2023 has finally come to a close, and it goes down as the hottest year on record dating back to 1893. The average temperature for the year was 72.5°, half a degree more than the previous record value from 1921. The extreme heat from the summer... more » -
Recent soaking rains have improved the drought in the capital area
December 7, 2023 8:41 AM
This week's drought update reveals a fair amount of improvement. Much of southern Louisiana has been downgraded by one drought category. Baton Rouge now sits in the extreme drought, with portions of southwest Mississippi under a severe drought. The region of drought improvement aligns well with areas that... more » -
A drought-stricken state: how the soils got so dry, and if there's any hope for relief
November 28, 2023 6:33 PM
For the last several months, it seems that we’ve had a hard time getting a lot of significant rain in the capital area. During January and February of 2023, almost the entire state was not classified under any drought category. That changed in March, when moderate drought expanded into... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Could be trading the sunglasses for an umbrella by the end of the week Play Video
November 7, 2023 6:42 AM
Keep your sunglasses and short sleeves handy the rest of the workweek. Above average temperatures continue ahead of a cold front that will bring cooler air and rain chances to the area this weekend. Today & Tonight : Mostly sunny skies with high clouds allow temperatures to climb well... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Dry start to the week with much needed rainfall expected on Wednesday Play Video
October 9, 2023 7:06 AM
The workweek starts off sunny and warm but changes will arrive by mid-week. Clouds begin building on Tuesday followed by the chance for southern Louisiana to receive a decent amount of much needed rainfall on Wednesday. Today & Tonight : A chilly start to your Monday morning will be... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: A cold front later this week brings the first taste of fall weather to Louisiana Play Video
October 2, 2023 5:21 AM
We begin this workweek with daily high temperatures continuing their streak in the 90s, but by the weekend we should see temperatures closer to average for this time of year. Rain chances remain scarce to start the week. Today & Tonight : Sunny skies and a high temperature near... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Fire weather conditions possible the next couple of days before cold front later in the week Play Video
September 30, 2023 5:34 PM
The combination of very dry conditions, drought, and breezy winds will lead to fire weather conditions the next couple of days. After that, models are still in agreement on a cold front passing through later in the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Tonight, lows are expected to get around 67... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Record highs in danger heading into this weekend Play Video
September 28, 2023 5:46 PM
Dry air continues to invade, limiting storm chances to just about nothing in the metro area over the next week. Although we’re seeing drier air, cooler air is nowhere to be found. In fact, high temperatures will chase record values through the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow : Skies will... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Dry air flushes out our storm chances Play Video
September 26, 2023 4:29 PM
Many had to dodge storms for another afternoon on Tuesday. This time, the metro area was a little luckier in terms of rainfall. However, our luck runs out in the days to come as moisture slowly but surely fades away. Tonight & Tomorrow : The isolated storms from Tuesday... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Fall is right around the corner but fall-like temperatures, not so much Play Video
September 20, 2023 6:57 AM
With the official first day of astronomical fall coming up on Saturday, we have been watching for any signs of a season change forecast wise. As for the next 7 days, temperatures won't budge from the above average range in the lower 90s. However, the drier air we have had... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: feeling less humidity, but drought conditions may worsen Play Video
September 19, 2023 6:12 PM
The story for the remainder of the workweek will be seasonably dry conditions with low humidity and low rain chances. Drought will continue with a conditional threat for wildfires as well. It will be warm and dry enough but not too windy. Tonight & Tomorrow : Overnight will be... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Warm and dry week ahead Play Video
September 18, 2023 6:11 AM
This workweek will be dry and warm. Rain chances are very unlikely over the next 7 days which will not help our current drought status. There is a conditional concern for fire danger as we experience the very dry conditions over the next week. Tonight & Tomorrow :... more » -
Saturday AM Forecast: Partly sunny and dry weekend ahead Play Video
September 16, 2023 9:03 AM
A mostly sunny and dry weekend ahead. Keeping with the 90 degree high trend, we will feel a noticeable difference in the humidity levels by Sunday morning. Rain chances remain sparse as we head into next week. Tonight & Tomorrow : Today, humidity’s toll on us ends temporarily as... more » -
Tangipahoa Parish Christmas tree farm inoperable for 2023 holiday season due to drought
September 6, 2023 11:38 AM
KENTWOOD - Christmas Town, a tree farm in Tangipahoa Parish, has announced it will not be operating for the 2023 season. Management for the farm said Tuesday the farm was affected by severe drought throughout the summer and they would not be opening for the season, even for photos.... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Isolated showers tomorrow will give way to potentially greater rain coverage by Monday Play Video
September 2, 2023 11:15 AM
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible tomorrow afternoon and evening but most will stay dry. The atmosphere looks to be even more unstable by Monday warranting a greater coverage of rainfall. Tonight and Tomorrow: Tonight, we will get into the upper 70's with the chance of a spotty shower mainly... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: beneficial rainfall as Idalia targets Florida Play Video
August 28, 2023 6:06 PM
For the first time in more than ten days, no heat alerts are in effect on Tuesday. A weak front drifting through the region will trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tonight & Tomorrow: Leftover showers and thunderstorms may linger well beyond sunset since daytime warming is not the only... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Heat and isolated showers tomorrow, increased rain coverage on Monday Play Video
August 26, 2023 11:37 AM
Heat and fire danger will continue to be an issue on Sunday. Rain chances increase greatly on Monday. An ***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*** is in effect until 8pm tomorrow for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. Extreme heat and humidity... more » -
Saturday AM Forecast: Fire conditions and heat today, rain chances increase next week Play Video
August 25, 2023 8:57 PM
Triple digit temperatures will be possible today and tomorrow along with the risk of fires. Rain chances will be on the rise at the beginning of next week. An ***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*** is in effect until 8pm today for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area. Dangerously hot conditions with heat... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Extreme drought conditions now for most of the area, some relief could be on the horizon Play Video
August 24, 2023 5:20 PM
High temperatures in excess of 100 degrees will be possible all the way through the weekend. A weak cold front will approach the area on Monday and Tuesday. This will knock down the temperatures a bit and potentially provide some much needed rain. A ***HEAT ADVISORY*** is in... more » -
East Feliciana Rural Water System urges conservation
August 24, 2023 3:25 PM
ETHEL - The East Feliciana Rural Water System is asking customers to hold off on any unnecessary use -- including watering of lawns -- between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. until further notice. The agency said high demand during the severe drought is the reason for that request. ... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Heat continues, drought worsens Play Video
August 23, 2023 6:04 PM
*Check back later today for updated drought monitor* Through the weekend, record-breaking heat will continue causing drought conditions to worsen. There are a few small chances for rain in the 7-Day Forecast, but nothing looks to be heavy or widespread. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** will be... more » -
Longtime cattle ranchers fearful of future amid severe drought conditions Play Video
August 22, 2023 5:16 PM
CLINTON - An hour north of Baton Rouge on a sprawling piece of property, you'll find rolling hills and grass that is supposed to be lush. Instead, it's brown and scorched down to the soil. Glenn Delee has been a cattle rancher for his entire life. His family business... more » -
As drought persists, grass fires spread: All hands on deck called for blaze in Ascension Thursday Play Video
April 21, 2022 6:43 PM
DARROW – Despite the area being wet enough to no longer be considered a place with an “extreme drought,” dry conditions continued and fueled a rapid grass fire Thursday afternoon. “Every volunteer fire department in [Ascension Parish is] out here,” St. Amant Fire Chief James LeBlanc said. The... more » -
Despite record-breaking snowfall in Sierra Nevada, experts say drought is still a concern
December 29, 2021 4:53 AM
SIERRA NEVADA, California - Months of extreme drought triggered problems in California's Sierra Nevada over the summer, but a s of Tuesday, the area has received over 202 inches of snow, nearly 17 feet, according to Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. Still, even this record-breaking amount of snowfall isn't... more » -
Top 5 Weather Events of 2015
December 22, 2015 3:27 PM
From McComb to Morgan City, Killian to New Roads and the Baton Rouge Metro between, WBRZ's forecast area isn't immune to any type of weather. While the Sportsman's Paradise is known for sunshine and warmth, there are a handful of times each year where Mother Nature doesn't play along. As... more » -
Haystack Dry
October 20, 2015 6:49 AM
Seasonable fall weather continues as temperatures bump slightly above average through the remainder of the week. There is an increased chance for rain over the weekend which could provide some drought relief to the region. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Mostly sunny skies will allow high temperatures back... more » -
Parts of La., Miss. experiencing extreme drought
October 15, 2015 11:47 AM
BATON ROUGE - After seeing less than an inch of rain in the past 30 days, parts of our area stretching north from I-12 are now in extreme drought. 8.89 inches of rain ranks fourth for all-time lowest 90-day totals from mid-July to mid-October. The... more » -
Some Livingston Parish residents embrace burn ban Play Video
October 14, 2015 6:23 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - On Tuesday afternoon, Parish President Layton Ricks issued a parish-wide burn ban order following a bone-dry stretch of weather that has made portions of the area a veritable tinderbox itching to ignite. While there surely are drawbacks for some, many parish residents see a silver-lining that... more »