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• Friday AM Forecast: A warm weekend ahead Play Video

  October 27, 2023 6:51 AM

  The trend of above average temperatures, mostly sunny skies, and no rain sticks with us through the weekend. A cold front is still set to arrive on Monday, allowing for much cooler temperatures next week. Today & Tonight : We can’t rule out a few areas of patchy fog... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Sunny and 74 this afternoon after a very chilly morning Play Video

  October 17, 2023 7:19 AM

  Chilly mornings followed by very nice afternoons continue over the next few days. By the second half of the week, temperatures return to more seasonable values with lows near 60° and highs in the lower 80s. Today & Tonight : A very chilly morning with feels like temperatures... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Another Fall day to kick off the workweek Play Video

  October 16, 2023 6:34 AM

  Another fall day on tap to kick off the workweek in southern Louisiana. We will see afternoon high temperatures in the 70s until the second half of the week. Rain chances remain very low over the next 7 days. Today & Tonight : Very sunny skies around the state... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Numerous rain showers across the boot today Play Video

  October 11, 2023 7:07 AM

  Rain showers are expected around the state today. Areas near Gonzales and Morgan City could see the greatest amounts of rainfall. Today & Tonight: As you head out the door this morning, make sure to grab your umbrella. Rain showers that began overnight will continue throughout the day today.... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Remaining dry and warm as clouds increase throughout the day Play Video

  October 10, 2023 6:42 AM

  Clouds return to the area throughout the day today, not limiting high temperatures that will reach into the mid-80s. Changes come tomorrow when we will see much needed rainfall across southern Louisiana. Today & Tonight: Cloud cover will increase throughout the morning and become overcast by the afternoon. Even... 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 »

• Friday AM Forecast: Very seasonable weekend ahead Play Video

  October 6, 2023 7:13 AM

  Below average temperatures are expected across Louisiana and much of the southeast this weekend thanks to a cold front that made it's was through the region overnight. Lower humidity values and breezy winds can be expected this weekend which creates a fire danger concern for the state on Saturday. ... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Warm and sunny today but changes coming in the next few days Play Video

  October 3, 2023 6:17 AM

  Above average heat continues until a cold front brings big changes to our area later this week. We could even see below average temperatures around south Louisiana for the first time in a while by the end of the weekend. Today & Tonight : Today mostly sunny skies will... 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 »

• Sunday PM Forecast: A big cooldown looking likely late this week Play Video

  October 1, 2023 6:56 PM

  After a weekend with highs running about 10° above average (and even breaking a record on Saturday), temperatures will steadily decline over the upcoming week. That steady drop in temperatures will be followed by a more dramatic cooldown into next weekend as our first fall cold front arrives. Tonight... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Fall like temperatures to start the day will rise into the 90s this afternoon Play Video

  September 29, 2023 7:17 AM

  We are continuing to see high temperatures 5-10 degrees above average for this time of year as we head into the weekend. Any outdoor plans over the next few days are looking good weather-wise as we do not see another chance for rain until later next week. Less humidity is... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Midweek forecast trending dry and warm Play Video

  September 27, 2023 6:39 AM

  As we watch September come to an end, we are going to carry the 90 degree temperatures into October with us. Dry air will also begin moving in tomorrow night and in result will usher in the weekend and new month with little no rainfall and less humid conditions. Fall... 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 »

• 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 »

• Thursday PM Forecast: record warm start to fall, still watching tropical wave Play Video

  September 22, 2022 5:59 PM

  Metro Airport record high temperatures could be taken down again on Friday and Saturday. While all eyes remain on a tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean Sea, the message has not changed since Wednesday. Next 24 Hours: Clear skies and mild temperatures are expected for the... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: hot end to summer, watching busy tropics Play Video

  September 20, 2022 6:00 PM

  Hot temperatures will carry the central Gulf Coast out of astronomical summer and into fall. The tropics are rather busy and at least one wave is worth watching, locally. Next 24 Hours: Expect clear skies and mild temperatures overnight with lows in the low 70s. Wednesday will be mainly... more »

• Neighbor's tree concerning to homeowner; what to do in similar situation Play Video

  March 11, 2022 3:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There is a tree hanging over a woman's house, and she's concerned it could fall -- but that tree isn't rooted on her property. She called 2 On Your Side for help. Charlie Albert moved into her Baton Rouge home in 1979. She says she's watched... more »

• BR firefighters use ropes, ladders to rescue driver trapped at bottom of canal

  February 28, 2022 2:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters had to rescue a woman who was trapped in her car after it became partially submerged at the bottom of a canal Sunday. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the car rolled down a steep embankment along Old Hammond Highway near Boulevard De Province and... more »

• What will be on your ballot for the postponed fall elections

  September 14, 2021 4:46 PM

  Statewide Constitutional Amendments (Every parish will vote): Amendment 1 : “Do you support an amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the streamlined electronic filing, electronic remittance, and the collection of sales and use taxes levied within the state by the State and Local Streamlined Sales and Use... more »

• Two victims with Louisiana ties found dead in rubble of condo collapse

  July 13, 2021 4:15 PM

  SURFSIDE, Fla. - A former Tulane student and a Louisiana native were among the latest victims identified after a condo building collapsed in Florida last month. Tulane University identified one victim as former student Deborah Berezdivin, 21. Officials first found Berezdivin's body on July 7. Deborah was reportedly... more »

• Body found in East Feliciana identified as missing Zachary man

  June 9, 2021 2:23 PM

  WILSON - Deputies found the body of a missing man floating under a bridge in East Feliciana Wednesday morning. The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said Billie Washington, 38, was found dead beneath a bridge on LA 19, just south of Wilson. The sheriff's office said Washington's family... more »

• Second miner found dead following roof collapse at Louisiana salt mine

  December 14, 2020 3:52 PM

  AVERY ISLAND - Officials say a rescue team recovered the second of two missing miners following the collapse of the roof of a Louisiana salt mine. Sadly, the second missing miner was also fatally injured in the accident at the Avery Island mine. The incident happened Monday morning... more »

• Health experts: Winter's approach may mean increased chances to spread COVID, flu, pneumonia Play Video

  November 30, 2020 7:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Freezing temperatures have arrived in Baton Rouge and as locals search for ways to stay warm, health officials are concerned about a potential increase in the transmission of COVID. It isn't the cold weather itself that has health experts worried. According to the Centers for... more »

• Halloween 2020 in Baton Rouge includes COVID-safe celebrations and food distributions Play Video

  November 1, 2020 12:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Across the Capital City, residents celebrated an adjusted Halloween that was adapted to suit life amid a global viral pandemic. While some wore masks, observed social distancing guidelines, and used unique techniques to pass out candy to trick or treaters, others used the day to ensure... more »

• PSL season begins in Louisiana, Mississippi next week Play Video

  September 25, 2020 6:00 PM

  Your upcoming weekend will feature fair, seasonable weather. We cannot rule out a stray shower, but overall quiet conditions are anticipated. The Next 24 Hours: Skies will continue their gradual clearing trend overnight. Low temperatures will dip into the mid 60s. A mix of sun and clouds is expected... more »

• Poll Results: Viewers decide if it's acceptable for Louisianians to begin rolling out pumpkins in September Play Video

  September 22, 2020 7:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In recent years, the start of Fall signals the start of featuring 'all things pumpkin,' from the beloved pumpkin spice latte to simply decorating one's home with pumpkins. But not everyone is enamored with the bright winter squash. WBRZ's Bess Casserleigh, for example, is quoted... more »

• Catholic elementary and middle schools suspend fall sports competitions Play Video

  August 21, 2020 10:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Catholic Schools under the Diocese of Baton Rouge announced on Friday morning all sports competitions are suspended for the fall for elementary and middle schools. The cancellation affects about 25 Catholic schools through the eighth grade. According to the Catholic Schools Office, "Athletic competition... more »

• Senators release The College Athletes Bill of Rights, hoping to protect athletes amid COVID and beyond

  August 13, 2020 8:04 AM

  While fans of college football in Louisiana are anticipating a Fall return to the field for the LSU Tigers, it remains to be seen exactly how the games will be played and o fficials are weighing in, nationwide, with their perspectives on the situation. On Thursday morning, a group... more »

• Businesses relying on LSU's on-campus presence uneasy heading into fall Play Video

  July 27, 2020 10:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Just steps from LSU's campus, Bengals and Bandits should be gearing up for its busiest time of the year. "When you put 100,000 people in the stadium and 50,000 outside the stadium, those are big weekends for us," Patrick Wilkerson said. However, amid... more »

• Baton Rouge's downtown library hosts soft opening Friday morning Play Video

  June 17, 2020 1:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a chaotic two-year stretch rife with construction issues and legal battles , the River Center Branch Library in downtown is nearly ready for its first visitors. On Wednesday, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system shared photos of the finished interior at its newest location... more »

• 'We need football': Coach O appears on national TV to talk fall sports

  May 27, 2020 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Coach Ed Orgeron told Fox News Wednesday that he "couldn't imagine" the effect on LSU's football program if the team were forced to skip the 2020 season because of the coronavirus. LSU's championship-winning coach appeared live on 'America's Newsroom' to talk the likelihood of starting the... more »

• Second rider falls from float during Krewe of Thoth parade

  February 23, 2020 7:31 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A second float rider has fallen from a Krewe of Thoth float. New Orleans EMS posted on twitter that a second float rider has fallen. The rider fell from #33 parade float. The rider was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.... more »

• Warm, mainly dry conditions for the week ahead Play Video

  September 23, 2019 8:11 AM

  A hot and slightly drier weekend will carry into the new week. Overall, quiet weather is anticipated. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Expect a beautiful start to the workweek, as an area of high pressure is in control. The result will be plenty of sunshine with temperatures warming... more »

• Man injured after near 60-foot fall from bucket truck Friday morning

  January 26, 2018 12:13 PM

  PRIDE – A parish worker fell out of a bucket truck Friday. The man, who was not identified, was cutting limbs along a roadway in rural East Baton Rouge when he fell between fifty and sixty feet, the Pride Fire Department said. When emergency crews arrived, the man was... more »

• Residents around Baton Rouge preparing for cool weekend ahead Play Video

  October 28, 2017 12:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Cooler temperatures are expected in the area this weekend. As October comes to an end, the first real taste of fall isn't going to foil some residents' plans. "We're still planning on having a fun Halloween weekend," Jessica Djedjos said. "I think the cool weather... 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 »

• Equinox: a misnomer?

  September 26, 2017 12:16 PM

  The term "equinox" means equal night, which leads many to believe that the first day of fall or the first day of spring—the equinoxes—bring exactly 12 hours of day and night. However, this is only true in some locations. Earth takes approximately 365 days to orbit around the sun,... more »

• Fall begins, steam continues Play Video

  September 22, 2017 6:39 AM

  High pressure is in firm control over the eastern part of the U.S. giving rise to just slim rain chances over the next few days. The official first day of the autumn season begins today at 3:02PM sharp when the sun will be directly over the equator and equal amounts... more »

• High temp map draped in its fall best

  September 22, 2016 6:45 AM

  “Welcome to fall,” said the Louisiana meteorologist, as he wiped sweat from his brow. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Call it a different season, but the weather forecast remains exactly the same. Expect a mostly sunny afternoon with high temperatures in the low 90s. Overnight, low temperatures won’t... more »

• Season ends but temperatures stay

  September 21, 2016 6:55 AM

  “Slightly drier” or not, the Baton Rouge remains hot and will enter astronomical fall feeling more like summer. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Another afternoon of sun and warmth is ahead. Despite lower humidity, highs will easily climb into the low 90s. Overnight, expect clear skies with lows... more »

• Man who fell from I-10 identified

  December 31, 2015 11:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities identified the man who died after falling from an overpass on I-10 in Baton Rouge overnight. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said 31-year-old Dillon Dawson died from injuries sustained in the fall. According to Baton Rouge Police Dawson was in an accident... more »

• This year's popular Christmas present is sending people to the hospital Play Video

  December 29, 2015 5:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's the new skateboard, but with less work. Hoverboards were one of the most popular gifts this season. Now, the hospital is becoming a regular spot for some riders. Baton Rouge General said they've seen around ten people come in after falling off their boards.... more »

• Game on: a weekend without rain

  November 13, 2015 7:19 AM

  Calm weather and cooler air will highlight the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The week will end with a mixture of sun and high clouds. Temperatures will make it into the mid 60s for most, but could potentially stay a little lower if thicker clouds filter out... more »

• Fall freezes getting later in Baton Rouge

  November 5, 2015 4:19 PM

  Fall fanatics along the Gulf Coast have been asking, “shouldn’t it be cooler by now?” Meanwhile, warm weather lovers have nothing to complain about. Since September 1, temperatures have run 2.9° above average in Baton Rouge. A ridge dominating the Eastern United States has kept numbers up... more »

• Chef of the Month: Chef Don Bergeron Enterprises' Tropical Shrimp Salsa Play Video

  September 23, 2015 9:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Fall has officially arrived and Chef Don Bergeron was back in the 2une In kitchen Wednesday morning with a dish that's perfect for the cooler temperatures. Chef Bergeron showed us how to cook some Tropical Shrimp Salsa, a tasty appetizer that is perfect for any tailgate. If you're... more »