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Monday AM Forecast: Comfortable conditions continue, next rainmaker arrives by end of week Play Video
March 11, 2024 5:22 AM
Comfortable conditions from the weekend continue into the beginning of the workweek. Rain chances return to the forecast by mid-week. Today & Tonight : Cool and comfortable conditions kick off the workweek as morning lows around the Capital Area near 50° with low humidity values. We will see variations... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Severe threat over, now looking forward to a nice weekend Play Video
March 8, 2024 7:36 PM
Rain will taper off on Friday night, setting us up for a cooler and drier weekend with lingering clouds. Temperatures gradually rebound next week, but rain will be hard to come by for the next little while. Tonight & Tomorrow : The severe weather threat has come to... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Staying warm and dry today, Storms arrive tomorrow Play Video
March 7, 2024 7:13 AM
Besides some additional clouds, today will be very similar to yesterday, with warm and dry conditions. That quickly shifts as a cold front brings more rain and storms to the state to end the week. Today & Tonight: Thursday morning starts off mild with clear skies and temperatures in... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Brief pause in rainfall, next system arrives Friday Play Video
March 5, 2024 5:11 PM
Drier conditions take over for a couple of days, along with warmer temperatures. The pause in rainfall will come to an end by late week ahead of our next storm system. Tonight & Tomorrow : Late day clearing leads to mostly clear skies on Tuesday evening. Less cloud cover,... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: great outdoor weather this weekend, warmer next week Play Video
February 23, 2024 4:55 PM
We’re setting up for what may be one of the top three weather weekends of the year. Expect clear skies, mild temperatures, light winds and no humidity. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will stay clear overnight as winds ease into the single digits. With that low temperatures will bottom out... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: Clearing skies this morning, Sunny and warm weekend ahead Play Video
February 23, 2024 6:27 AM
Clearing skies Friday morning will give way to a very sunny and warm weekend in southern Louisiana. Today & Tonight : Clouds hang around early Friday, keeping morning lows mild, in the low 60s, as a weak cold front moves across the state. By mid-morning, skies will clear from... 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 AM Forecast: Patchy fog this morning, Sunny and warm this afternoon Play Video
February 21, 2024 6:35 AM
UPDATE : The morning fog quickly burned off, and there are no more visibility concerns in the capital area. The Dense Fog Advisory has been allowed to expire. ORIGINAL STORY : Head up drivers! Patchy fog around southern Louisiana early Wednesday limits visibility for the morning commute. By... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Warm, above average temperatures for the next week Play Video
February 20, 2024 5:33 AM
Beginning this afternoon, temperatures over the next week are expected above average both in the mornings and afternoons. There is still no significant rainmaker in the forecast over the next 7 days. Today & Tonight: While morning lows all week will steadily increase, Tuesday morning remains chilly with temperatures... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Near-freezing this morning, warm and sunny week ahead Play Video
February 19, 2024 6:38 AM
After a freezing start Monday morning, expect a warm week in southern Louisiana. Plenty of sunshine and dry conditions will be around for the next 7 days. Today & Tonight : Monday starts off bitterly cold with temperatures near the freezing mark or below. By early afternoon, conditions will... more » -
Tuesday Forecast: A few beautiful days before clouds and rain chances move back in Play Video
February 6, 2024 6:46 AM
A warming trend begins today sending afternoon temperatures back into the 70s through Sunday. A few gorgeous days this week will be followed by gloomier conditions headed into the weekend. Today & Tonight: Clear skies early Tuesday allows for temperatures to be cool, in the mid to upper 40s... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Lingering clouds and lots of wind into Monday Play Video
February 4, 2024 5:33 PM
Rain exits the region very early on Monday. Lingering clouds and lots of wind will be left in its wake. Things quiet down by midweek, before we open the door for another round of rain chances. Tonight & Tomorrow : Spotty showers are possible late Sunday afternoon and evening.... more » -
Tuesday Forecast: Staying dry all week ahead of rainmaker this weekend Play Video
January 30, 2024 4:57 AM
We stay dry and sunny with pleasant afternoons through Friday. Rain is set to arrive on Saturday and could impact weekend plans. Today & Tonight: Temperatures start of chilly today, in the upper-30s to low 40s for most around Louisiana. Mainly clear skies and lots of sunshine again Tuesday... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: A few more rounds of rain, turning drier this weekend Play Video
January 25, 2024 4:36 PM
The Flood Watch has been canceled across southeast Louisiana, but that doesn't mean we're done with rain. Although amounts should be lower, the Storm Station is tracking few more waves of rain are Friday and into Saturday. Tonight & Tomorrow : Much of the area continues to catch a... 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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 PM Forecast: Warm afternoons ahead before cold front arrives Saturday night Play Video
December 7, 2023 8:54 AM
To close out the workweek, temperatures gradually warm and will be almost 15° above average ahead of a cold front that arrives on Saturday. While it won't be a complete washout of a day, by Saturday evening, showers and storms will make their way through SE Louisiana. Tonight &... 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 » -
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 » -
Monday AM Forecast: Sunglasses needed as sunshine dominates all week Play Video
December 4, 2023 6:57 AM
Expect sunny and dry conditions for the workweek. Temperatures will be mild in the 60s most days, which is about average for this time of the year. The next chance of rain arrives on Saturday. Today & Tonight : Temperatures around the state range from the upper 40s to... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Dry and mild conditions return Play Video
December 2, 2023 8:55 AM
After much needed rain the past few days, Sunday will see lingering clouds around with mild conditions in place. No rain is expected over the next week. Tonight & Tomorrow : As cloud cover lingers into the overnight hours, temperatures remain a bit mild and will dip into the... 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 » -
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 » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Cool and dry for the first half of the week Play Video
November 26, 2023 6:59 PM
Tonight & Tomorrow : Despite some spotty light rain in the capital city during the morning, the rest of Sunday turned out sunnier and warmer than initially expected. A cold front will pass through on Sunday evening, setting us up for a much chillier start to the workweek. We anticipate... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: A dry/seasonable Saturday; showers possible for Sunday travel Play Video
November 24, 2023 6:16 PM
If you have the opportunity to choose which day to get outside over the weekend, Saturday is the day! Despite a chilly start, afternoon highs will be rather comfortable. It’ll also be dry, which bodes well for the LSU game. However, Sunday will bring forth some changes. Another round of... more » -
Saturday AM Forecast: Dreary, but nowhere close to a washout for gameday Play Video
November 11, 2023 8:51 AM
Whether you’re tailgating or out at Veterans Day ceremonies, the dreary weather pattern will remain in place. Although some will be dodging patchy areas of light rain, Saturday will by no means be a washout. However, a coastal low gives us a better shot at heavier and more widespread rain... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Warm and dry weather precedes a late week disturbance Play Video
November 5, 2023 5:48 PM
The forecast remains rather eventful for the first half of the week. Both high and low temperatures will be well above average. However, we’re keeping an eye on our next cold front. That could send temperatures down and rain chances up by the week’s end. Tonight & Tomorrow :... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Patchy dense fog possible for Tuesday morning commute Play Video
October 24, 2023 7:29 AM
Patchy dense fog will once again be possible for the Tuesday morning commute. As has been the case in recent days, any fog that does form will lift by late morning. We’ll turn mostly sunny for the afternoon with warm and breezy conditions. Today & Tonight : A Dense... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Near-record highs leading up to LSU homecoming Play Video
October 20, 2023 5:39 PM
We aren’t necessarily done with the 90s just yet. Highs may hit the 90° mark on Saturday, which is within reach of the record. These above-average temperatures stick around into next week, along with limited rain chances. Expect little to no drought relief for the last full week of October.... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: despite next front, warmer temperatures on the way Play Video
October 17, 2023 5:46 PM
Light jackets will be able to go back into the closet by Wednesday afternoon. Even with a front on the way, the overall trend is for warming temperatures through the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clear skies and light winds will continue overnight allowing low temperatures... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Eyeballing our next potential weathermaker Play Video
October 8, 2023 5:39 PM
Sunshine will continue to dominate on Monday. High temperatures will also warm a few more degrees. However, cloud cover returns as we get closer to the middle part of the week. By Wednesday, things could get a bit soggier as our next weathermaker nears. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clear... 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 » -
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 » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: believe it or not, area set to chase more record highs Play Video
September 27, 2023 5:13 PM
Rain chances will be drying up into the weekend. Additionally, a few high temperature records could be broken. Tonight & Tomorrow : Unlike the last two nights, skies should be quick to clear due far fewer showers and thunderstorms leftover in the region. Low temperatures will fall back into... 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 » -
Monday PM Forecast: Dry for the remainder of the work week Play Video
September 18, 2023 4:37 PM
Rain chances are very unlikely over the next 7 days which will not help our current drought status. Humidity will also be low. There is a conditional concern for fire danger as we experience the very dry conditions over the next week. An * AIR QUALITY ALERT *... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Dry, comfortable, and warm to start the workweek Play Video
September 17, 2023 6:04 PM
Low humidity arrived on Sunday, and it will stick around into next week. Although the air will have a more comfortable feel, rain chances will be hard to come by as a result. Tonight & Tomorrow : The lower humidity remains on Sunday night. We’ll see clear skies overnight... more » -
Sunday AM Forecast: Dry air set to lower humidity and rain chances through the middle of next week Play Video
September 16, 2023 9:36 PM
Dry air has now fully enveloped the region and should stick around the next several days . This will lower humidity and also keep rain chances near zero. Today & Tonight : Today will be a very dry day as a dry airmass overtakes the area. Rain chances will... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Extremely dry conditions for the next several days Play Video
September 16, 2023 5:15 PM
Dry air is now starting to enter the area and it is expected to stick around for several days. This will lower humidity and also keep rain chances near zero. Tonight & Tomorrow : Tonight, there will be some clouds early but these are expected to clear out by... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Lower humidity arrives this weekend Play Video
September 15, 2023 6:45 PM
We’ve dealt with the all too familiar humidity for most of this week. However, another shot of dry air is soon to arrive. Low humidity moves in over the weekend, and that will reduce rain chances into next week. Tonight & Tomorrow : Some clouds will linger on Friday... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: comfortable air slowly exiting this week Play Video
September 11, 2023 4:32 PM
After a weekend of low humidity and dry conditions, a slow return to stickiness is ahead. By the middle of the week, a few showers will become possible as well. Tonight & Tomorrow: Beneath mostly clear skies, it will remain comfortable and seasonable overnight. Low temperatures will bottom out... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Mostly sunny skies today, rain chances return later this week Play Video
September 11, 2023 6:58 AM
Dry air will stay in the area for the beginning of the work week which will keep humidity and rain chances low. This pattern will start to change by the middle of this week as moisture will start to enter the area. Today & Tonight: Today, expect another dry... more » -
Sunday AM Forecast: Dry the next couple of days before moisture returns by the middle of the week Play Video
September 9, 2023 9:49 PM
Dry air will stay in the area the next couple of days which will keep humidity and rain chances low. Moisture is set to return by the middle of the week which will increase humidity and rain chances. Today & Tonight: Today will be a very similar day to... more » -
Saturday AM Forecast: Dry conditions set to persist through the middle of next week Play Video
September 8, 2023 3:46 PM
Dry air will be filtering into the area and will significantly lower humidity. These conditions are set to continue till around the middle of next week. Today & Tonight: Expect drastically different conditions today as compared to what we saw yesterday as that dry air really begins to filter... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Dry air returns just in time for LSU and Southern football Play Video
September 8, 2023 1:50 PM
Dry air will be filtering into the area and will significantly lower humidity into the weekend. This will be just in time for LSU and Southern football which will make the games very enjoyable to watch. Tonight & Tomorrow: A low in the lower 70s can be expected overnight... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: Lower humidity levels on the way Play Video
September 8, 2023 6:34 AM
Isolated thunderstorms are possible today as a weak cold front moves through the area. The front will bring dry air behind it resulting in a much drier weekend ahead. Today & Tonight: Another hot and humid day to start off your weekend. Isolated storms can be expected throughout the... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Isolated thunderstorms return tomorrow before a very dry weekend Play Video
September 7, 2023 6:18 PM
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible tomorrow afternoon and evening as a weak front makes its way into the area. Dry air will be followed by this cold front and the weekend it looking very dry. Tonight & Tomorrow: Tonight, there will be the chance for isolated thunderstorms early, but... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Scattered rain coverage tomorrow, drier conditions by middle of week
September 3, 2023 11:31 AM
Scattered rain coverage will be possible tomorrow as the atmosphere moistens and becomes more unstable. Drier conditions with lower humidity will then take place starting on Tuesday, and last through the end of the week. Tonight and Tomorrow: Tonight, we will get down into the upper 70s under mostly... more » -
Sunday AM Forecast: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms today and tomorrow, drier by middle of week Play Video
September 2, 2023 9:48 PM
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible today with a little bit greater coverage possible tomorrow. Drier conditions with lower humidity will then take place starting on Tuesday, and last through the end of the week. Today and Tonight: It will be another humid day and rain will be possible because... 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 » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Humidity and rain chances returning Friday, continuing into the weekend Play Video
August 31, 2023 5:52 PM
After a much needed break from the humidity, it will return once again starting tomorrow. Rain chances will increase as well, and it will max out over the weekend. Today and Tonight: Tonight, any lingering clouds will clear out, and we will drop to a comfortable 74 degrees. Tomorrow,... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Dry again today, humidity and rain chances increase by the weekend Play Video
August 30, 2023 10:35 PM
Dry conditions and break from humidity will continue today. Rain chances look to be on the rise starting on Friday, and then continuing into the weekend. Today and Tonight: Humidity will be down once again and highs will top out around 97 degrees. Cloud cover will be minimal and... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: Dry and less humid tomorrow, rain and humidity return by the weekend Play Video
August 30, 2023 5:00 PM
Much needed break from humidity and hot temperatures will continue into tomorrow. Rain chances look to be on the rise starting on Friday, and then continuing into the weekend. Tonight and Tomorrow: Tonight, we will cool down into the upper 70's, with some neighborhoods potentially reaching the upper 60's!... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: dry, breezy conditions return red flag warnings Play Video
August 29, 2023 9:51 PM
As the chance for rain dwindles into the middle of the week, fire danger returns. The conditions will be enhanced by our position west of Hurricane Idalia. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** is in effect from 10am to 8pm Wednesday across all of southwest Mississippi and southeast Louisiana... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: as rain chances go down, fire danger returns Play Video
August 29, 2023 5:56 PM
As the chance for rain dwindles into the middle of the week, fire danger returns. The conditions will be enhanced by our position northwest of Hurricane Idalia. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** is in effect from 10am to 8pm Wednesday across all of southwest Mississippi and southeast Louisiana... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: tropical moisture moving away, triple digits to rule Play Video
August 21, 2023 10:11 PM
With the big ridge of high pressure, or heat dome, staking position over the central United States, record-breaking heat will continue. Some of the area’s hottest temperatures of all-time are anticipated this week. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** will be in effect on Tuesday. Dry conditions, hot... more » -
Critical fire conditions expected Monday, Red Flag Warning issued
August 20, 2023 1:44 PM
A ***RED FLAG WARNING*** has been issued for areas along and north of I-10, including the city of Baton Rouge, from 7am Monday until midnight. Critical fire weather conditions are expected meaning that any fires that ignite will be able to spread rapidly. With the combination of the moderate... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: dry air holds on, humidity and tropical moisture lurk
August 16, 2023 6:11 PM
Relatively pleasant conditions will remain in place through at least Thursday. Forecast focus moves to returning humidity and a tropical wave which could deliver some showers next week. Thursday, an upper-level ridge of high pressure will build west of Louisiana, reducing low-level mixing. Furthermore, mostly sunny and hot conditions... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: humidity to temporarily tumble, tropics waking up Play Video
August 15, 2023 6:33 PM
The string of heat alerts is over. Though still hot, most will be able to sense lower humidity. Tonight & Tomorrow: A weak front will settle south through the region overnight taking any leftover showers and clouds with it. Winds will increasingly focus out of the northwest lowering humidity... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: heat streak unlikely to let up, trending dry
August 7, 2023 6:10 PM
As last week wrapped up, there were glimpses of hope for a little better chance of rain and slightly less afternoon heat early this week. However, those signals have lessened and triple digits will remain a possibility each day while precipitation is at a minimum. An *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: hot temperatures favored to continue as rain chances stay low Play Video
July 26, 2023 5:45 PM
It is starting to look a bit crispy on those lawns and gardens. Not much help is on the way; rain will be scarce throughout the extended forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Any low topped clouds that managed to develop during the afternoon will fall apart into the evening hours.... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: humidity creeps up, rain chances stay down Play Video
July 25, 2023 6:36 PM
Temperatures remain hot and well above average. Humidity will slowly increase through the week but that will not make it much easier for any showers and thunderstorms to develop. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies are expected overnight. Low temperatures will settle near average in the mid 70s. A... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: humidity relief after relentless heat alerts Play Video
July 24, 2023 4:47 PM
The new week began without heat alerts. In fact, slightly lower humidity made it feel noticeably more comfortable than the last few weeks. Tonight & Tomorrow: Thanks to the lower humidity and drier atmosphere, low temperatures will slip into the low 70s overnight. Anything below 74 degrees would qualify... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: another weak front to slide through
May 22, 2023 5:49 PM
A few weak fronts will pass through this week bringing minimal rain chances and reinforcements of drier air. The humidity will stay in check through Memorial Day Weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will remain mostly clear overnight with low temperatures in the mid 60s. On Tuesday, a few clouds... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: dry early week as warming trend begins Play Video
May 1, 2023 5:45 PM
A warming trend is expected through the week. Eventually, enough moisture will combine with those temperatures for some showers to pop. Tonight & Tomorrow: Look for mainly clear skies overnight. With generally calm winds, lows will bottom out in the mid 50s. A few high clouds will mix into... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: one more band of showers before pleasant weekend Play Video
April 21, 2023 4:41 PM
Once showers and thunderstorms move through overnight, a weekend of pleasant weather is expected. If you like dry air, get out and enjoy Saturday and Sunday. We all know that humidity is right around the corner. Tonight & Tomorrow: As a cold front approaches Friday evening, a second line... more » -
FREEZE WATCH in effect for I-10/12 corridor Tuesday night Play Video
October 17, 2022 6:06 PM
A *FREEZE WATCH* is in effect from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning and temperatures could reach 32 degrees or lower. This includes East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parishes as well as Wilkinson, Amite and Pike Counties.... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: cool mornings and breezes continue, Ian makes landfall Play Video
September 28, 2022 5:28 PM
It has been breezy across the area thanks to the relative proximity of Hurricane Ian. Pleasant weather will continue with more cool nights and warm afternoons. The combination of low relative humidity near 25 percent and winds between 15 and 20 mph with higher gusts will produce a high... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: breezy and dry conditions continue as Ian targets Florida Play Video
September 27, 2022 5:40 PM
The much-awaited cold front has pushed through the region and breezy, comfortable conditions are expected through the rest of the week. No direct impacts from Ian are in store for the local area, but occasionally gusty winds and ongoing dry conditions need to be monitored. The combination of low... more » -
RED FLAG WARNING issued for southeast Louisiana, southwest Mississippi Play Video
September 26, 2022 4:30 PM
A cold front will push through the area tonight with cooler and drier air to follow. Hurricane Ian will not bring significant impacts to the local area aside from increased winds and large swells—especially on offshore waters. The combination of low relative humidity near 25 percent... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: big warmup into next week Play Video
September 15, 2022 5:51 PM
Temperatures continue to slowly warm as we approach the weekend. The chance for a shower or two is set to reenter the forecast for some areas as well. Next 24 Hours: Yet one more morning in the mid 60s is expected after a clear and quiet night. The workweek... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: gradual warming trend begins Play Video
September 14, 2022 5:37 PM
For the second consecutive morning, low temperatures hit their lowest point in over three months and bottomed out at 61 degrees in Baton Rouge. Gradual moderating will begin on Thursday. Next 24 Hours: Though not quite as cool as previous nights, low temperatures are expected to dip into the... more » -
Droughts causing concerns for more grass fires amid firework season Play Video
June 23, 2022 6:27 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A lack of rain and days-long heat advisories are leaving some questioning if they will be able to shoot off fireworks or not. "Still pretty green, but you're starting to see browning in areas, especially when you get close to roadways," Prairieville Fire Chief Mark Stewart said.... more » -
Red Flag Warning issued, burning not advised on Friday
April 7, 2022 10:04 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING due to critical fire conditions for all of south Louisiana and southwest Mississippi from 10am to 7pm Friday. The combination of low relative humidity near or below 20 percent and winds of 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts... more »