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• Fall Fest For All celebrates 20 years of the Shaw Center for the Arts Play Video

  November 2, 2025 2:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge held its signature arts festival, Fall Fest For All, on Sunday, celebrating 20 years of the Shaw Center for the Arts with live music, an arts market, and family fun. "Fest For All has always been about celebrating the... more »

• St. Patrick's Episcopal Church hosts annual Novemberfest in Zachary Play Video

  November 1, 2025 7:07 PM

  ZACHARY - Families and friends gathered for food, fun and worship at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church's annual Novemberfest on Saturday. The event is a part of the church's mission to connect with the community. "Part of our ministry here at St. Patrick's is that we educate, but we... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Fall weather in full swing, some showers possible over weekend Play Video

  October 30, 2025 7:12 AM

  Fall weather lovers will have no complaints about the next several days! Looking ahead to the weekend, a coastal storm system has the potential to produce some showers. Today & Tonight: After some morning clouds, these will quickly clear out by the mid-morning, leading to a mainly sunny day.... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Gearing up for a breezy fall chill Play Video

  October 27, 2025 4:44 PM

  The first true fall front of the season is expected to move through by midweek. A breezy northwest wind behind it will usher in a significantly cooler air mass — just in time for Halloween. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly clear skies will continue overnight, with comfortably cool lows in... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Fall's first big chill arriving soon Play Video

  October 26, 2025 5:26 PM

  The weather will turn quieter as the new workweek begins. But the next storm system will arrive in a few days, and with good news for those waiting for a plunge into fall. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly clear skies will generally prevail overnight. Thanks to a little nudge of... more »

• Annual pumpkin patch returns to Denham Springs for the fall season Play Video

  October 12, 2025 3:20 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The pumpkins returned to St. Francis Episcopal Church for its annual pumpkin patch on Saturday. The church, deemed the "Pumpkin Patch Church", has hosted fall festivals, field trips and community activities in its pumpkin field for 17 years, starting in 1996. At the church, you can... more »

• Gonzales residents enjoy fall festivities with senior citizens Play Video

  October 11, 2025 2:46 PM

  GONZALES - Healing Place Church, along with volunteers, celebrated the fall season on Saturday with residents of the Azalea Estates Assisted Living and Retirement Community. Part of the event's goal was to get the community involved in remembering its elders and reminding the senior citizens of how much they... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Dense fog this morning, "cool" front by end of week Play Video

  October 7, 2025 6:43 AM

  Visibilities this morning will be low for some due to dense fog, so make sure to stay on alert when driving. Although it is currently very humid, a "cool" front will drastically lower humidity by the end of the week. Today & Tonight: Some locations have observed visibilities less... more »

• Addis celebrates the Fall Season with Boo-gie Bash and Bazaar Play Video

  October 6, 2025 6:44 PM

  ADDIS - The town of Addis celebrated the Fall Season with music, fun, and games at the Boo-gie Bash and Bazaar at Railroad Park on Saturday. The event featured live music and over 30 vendors offering handcrafted goods, art, food, face painting and a petting zoo. "This is... more »

• Nonprofit asks residents to go 'Lights Out' at night as millions of birds migrate across Louisiana sky Play Video

  October 1, 2025 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is encouraging building owners, businesses and residents to turn off or dim non-essential lights during peak migration hours to help the millions of birds that have been passing over the state each night. The "Lights Out Louisiana" initiative that the nonprofit is... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Summer holds on as fall begins; cold front to shake things up Play Video

  September 21, 2025 7:21 PM

  As fall begins, summer will still be in charge. However, a cold front will help loosen summer's grip by midweek. That will come with an uptick in showers and storms, signaling cooler and drier air close behind. Tonight & Tomorrow: Leftover showers and storms will taper through the evening.... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: better chance for beneficial rain next week Play Video

  September 19, 2025 4:19 PM

  Skies will stay mainly clear overnight with lows dipping into the upper 60s and low 70s. After the weather pattern holds steady through the weekend, there is potential for a few more showers and thunderstorms next week. Friday Night Blitz: Skies will be mostly clear with just a few... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Humidity extending its vacation beyond Labor Day Play Video

  September 1, 2025 5:35 PM

  Humidity will remain in check for the first few days of September. A general lack of storm activity will accompany the more comfortable feel. Meanwhile, the Storm Station is also keeping an eye on a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies won’t be nearly as... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Stepping into a drier, more comfortable stretch of weather Play Video

  August 31, 2025 5:46 PM

  September will kick off quietly. Drier air will bring a more comfortable feel, with most outdoor plans likely spared from rain. Tonight & Labor Day: What’s left of last week’s meandering front now lingers just offshore, placing much of the area on the dry side of the boundary. The... more »

• Baton Rouge Zoo will host its first-ever car show this fall Play Video

  July 16, 2025 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Zoo announced that it will host its first-ever car show this fall. The inaugural Rumble in the Jungle will display a variety of classic and custom-built cars all throughout the zoo's grounds. Anyone wanting to show off their ride can register from... more »

• Capital region school districts reveal plans for making up lost class time due to snow Play Video

  January 28, 2025 12:30 PM

  Students across the capital region didn't attend school for four days because of the second-lowest temperatures and second-largest snowfall in the region's history. But how will students make up these lost days? Each district will be handling things differently. Some had built-in weather event days, while others chose... more »

• Southern graduate students receive diplomas at fall 2024 commencement Play Video

  December 12, 2024 3:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University held its commencement ceremony for graduate students Thursday. Graduates received their master's and doctoral degrees at the ceremony at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis came from Texas to give the commencement address to the fall Class of 2024.... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Tracking rounds of rain and chilly weather in-between Play Video

  December 4, 2024 5:27 AM

  Sweaters and raingear needed Wednesday as cold morning conditions with temperatures in the 30s becomes cloudy and rainy this evening. Many fronts will impact our forecast in the coming days so keep the sweaters and umbrellas close by! Today & Tonight : The Capital Area starts off Wednesday morning... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Clouds and rain arrive Wednesday, unsettled pattern through weekend Play Video

  December 3, 2024 4:41 AM

  Tuesday will be the last day we see full sunshine over the next 7-days. A midweek weather pattern shift will bring back cloud cover and rain chances. Today & Tonight : Temperatures range from the mid to upper 30s early Tuesday; definitely another cold morning for kids standing by... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Chilly conditions for kids heading back to school, Rain chances increase by midweek Play Video

  December 2, 2024 4:46 AM

  Sunday marked the start of meteorological winter, officially putting an end to the warmest fall on record for Baton Rouge (+1.5° warmer than average). The chillier start to December will continue into the workweek until changes arrive on Wednesday. Today & Tonight: Early morning conditions will be very chilly... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Chilly conditions return to the Capital Area Play Video

  November 20, 2024 5:43 AM

  Grab your extra layers! The cooler air arrives today, sending morning temperatures near the forty degree mark the next several days. Today & Tonight : A push of much cooler air will move into the Capital Area behind a cold front today. As it does, conditions will be breezy... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Storms arrive late Monday ahead of strong cold front Play Video

  November 18, 2024 4:41 AM

  A cold front will move towards the Capital Area today, bringing a strong line of thunderstorms to the area late tonight. By Wednesday, much cooler air will move into southern Louisiana. Today & Tonight : Monday will start off with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Radar activity to ramp up ahead of cooler, drier air Play Video

  November 13, 2024 5:33 AM

  Wednesday will be wet for most as showers and thunderstorms roll through the region. Some storms could potentially be on the stronger side and interrupt commutes and outdoor activities. By sunrise Thursday, a much more pleasant air mass will be taking over the Capital Area. Today & Tonight: Some... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Wet Wednesday ahead of big humidity break Play Video

  November 12, 2024 5:35 PM

  The Capital Area's next impact will arrive on Wednesday in the form of showers and thunderstorms. The rain will exit late Wednesday as a cold front sweeps through the region. Relatively cooler weather will be left behind. Tonight & Tomorrow: After rolling back into the Capital Area during the... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Eyes on the next rainmaker, set to arrive between a pair of fronts Play Video

  November 11, 2024 2:37 PM

  After collecting nearly an inch or more of rainfall around the Capital Area over the weekend, Veteran's Day will kickoff the new workweek with much drier conditions. Our next rainmaker is set to arrive by midweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies clear out on Monday night as a weak front... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Still dodging showers, but sunshine soon returns Play Video

  November 9, 2024 11:33 PM

  Scattered rain is a possibility for yet another day, so have the rain gear ready to go just in case. A pair of fronts will bring some changes into next week, including a possible cooldown. Today & Tonight : The Capital Area will continue to dodge showers on Sunday,... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Temperatures heating up, No relief from rain Play Video

  October 23, 2024 4:40 AM

  Near record warmth this week is partially due to the the continued dry spell the Capital Region has experienced this month. Today & Tonight : Wednesday will start off with cool conditions as temperatures overnight fell into the low 50s. Clear skies will dominate again today with ample sunshine... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Temperatures nearing record warmth, Dry conditions prevail Play Video

  October 22, 2024 5:09 AM

  With no lack of sunshine this week, afternoon highs will warm 1-2 degrees higher each day, potentially meeting records by late week. Today & Tonight: A cool start in the low to mid 50's Tuesday morning will be followed by a warm afternoon around 30 degrees warmer. Expect a... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Another dry week ahead as temperatures warm Play Video

  October 21, 2024 4:41 AM

  The workweek ahead will continue the now 16 day dry streak for the Capital Area. Temperatures will also remain above average, potentially flirting with record warmth by the end of the week. Today & Tonight: Monday morning will be cool with temperatures north of I-10/12 dipping into the upper-40s... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Slight warm up this weekend, Comfortable for outdoor plans Play Video

  October 18, 2024 5:24 AM

  After an even cooler start Friday morning, temperatures will gradually warm up over the weekend. Expect near average conditions for mid-October with lows in the 50's and highs in the low 80s. Today & Tonight: You will once again be reaching for a jacket early Friday as temperatures dip... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Slow warm up into the weekend, rain tough to find Play Video

  October 17, 2024 2:26 PM

  Expect a few more cool starts followed by pleasant afternoons with no rain expected. But as time wears on, the Capital Area will experience a slow warm up. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies will allow temperatures to cool quickly for yet another night. Being farther removed from Tuesday... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Cool, dry, and breezy behind front, Red Flag Warning for South Louisiana Play Video

  October 16, 2024 4:42 AM

  Breezy winds and extra dry air rushing in behind a cold front raise the concern for Fire Weather on Wednesday. When enjoying the cooler temperatures today, avoid fire-related activities. Today & Tonight: Elevated winds out of the northeast between 15-20 mph on Wednesday will help usher in a... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Cooler air rushes in behind a strong cold front Play Video

  October 15, 2024 2:23 PM

  The much-anticipated cold front plunges south on Tuesday night. Significantly cooler air rushes in behind, delivering the first legitimate fall chill to the capital region. Tonight & Tomorrow: A cold front plunges south on Tuesday night. The cooldown will be slow and steady at first with temperatures remaining in... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Cold front will have most reaching for jackets by Wednesday morning Play Video

  October 15, 2024 4:38 AM

  A slow moving cold front will stall over the Capital Area today, bringing cooler air to the region over the next 24 hours. By Wednesday morning, most neighborhoods will be in the low-50s and many will be reaching for jackets. Today & Tonight: Tuesday's forecast remains a bit tricky... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Cold front working south, temperatures set to plunge Play Video

  October 14, 2024 2:15 PM

  Despite a cold front arriving Monday night, it will take some time to get it to cleanly pass through. But once it goes, expect a significant drop in temperatures. Jackets and/or coats will be needed on some mornings. Tonight & Tomorrow: A cold front will arrive during the evening... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Muggy start to week, Cold front Tuesday brings significant cool down Play Video

  October 14, 2024 4:42 AM

  Temperatures remain above average to start the week until a strong cold front arrives Tuesday, brining back the "fall feels" to both the mornings and afternoons! Today & Tonight: A few patchy areas of fog may accompany the early Monday morning commute as moisture creeps back into southern Louisiana.... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Humidity inching higher ahead of a big temperature tumble Play Video

  October 13, 2024 5:47 PM

  Despite a warm and muggy start to the week, a strong cold front passage will send temperatures tumbling in just a matter of days. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds won't be much of an issue on Sunday night. That's good news for those hoping to catch a glimpse at a... more »

• One Tank Trips: Corn Maze at Burden Play Video

  October 10, 2024 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For 15 years, the Corn Maze at Burden has been a fall favorite in the capital area. Located at the LSU Ag Center Botanic Gardens off Essen Lane, this four-acre corn maze is a sure way to ring in the Halloween season without any fear! You... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Refreshing mornings and warm afternoons continue, Florida braces for Milton Play Video

  October 9, 2024 5:07 AM

  We are officially back into "jackets in the morning, short sleeves in the afternoons" season as cool mornings and warm afternoons dominate the entire Storm Station 7-day forecast. Today & Tonight : A chilly early morning start in the upper-50s around the region will likely warm quickly thanks to... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Fall conditions have arrived, Milton remains a major hurricane in the Gulf Play Video

  October 8, 2024 4:38 AM

  A stretch of cool mornings and comfortable afternoons begins Tuesday behind a cold front that delivered very dry and cool air to the state. Today & Tonight: Tuesday morning lows around the Capital Area will be around 10 degrees cooler the Monday thanks to a cold front that passed... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: coolest air so far this season arrives tonight, Milton remains a Cat. 5 Play Video

  October 7, 2024 4:29 PM

  A cold front is poised to pass through the capital area on Monday night. The changes that follow will be noticeable and stick around for a while. Tonight & Tomorrow: A much-anticipated cold front will pass through on Monday night in the capital area. While temperatures will gradually cool... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Cold front tonight ends extremely warm start to October Play Video

  October 7, 2024 5:25 AM

  A cold front arriving Monday night will bring drier and cooler air to the region for the week. Temperatures each day will be around average for early October, with mornings in the low 60's and afternoons in the 80s. Today & Tonight: Monday will be very warm and slightly... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Daily rain chances return, Tropical development odds lessen in Gulf Play Video

  October 3, 2024 5:15 AM

  A shift in weather pattern begins today as moisture returns to the area. An increase in cloud cover will be the biggest change with a few showers and storms around as well. Today & Tonight : Clear skies and cool temperatures will kick off your Thursday. Lows will dip... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Dry today, Rain coverage increases to end the week Play Video

  October 2, 2024 4:41 AM

  The mid-week forecast remains dry but returning moisture into the region on Thursday will support isolated showers and storms Friday and Saturday. Today & Tonight : Early Wednesday, mainly clear skies and temperatures in the mid to upper-60s will continue the trend of mild mornings this week. This afternoon... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Warm days ahead, Keeping eyes on Tropics Play Video

  September 29, 2024 8:42 AM

  Lows of 65° and highs near 86° are average for late September/early October but the next week will feature temperatures a few degrees warmer each day. Also this week, the Storm Station will be closely monitoring the possibility for another system to form in the Caribbean, more in The Tropics... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Drier air moves in today, comfortable days ahead Play Video

  September 26, 2024 4:49 AM

  The highly anticipated cold front is now sitting off the Louisiana coast Thursday morning, continuing to shield the state from any impacts from Hurricane Helene and inviting much drier air to move into the region over the next several days. Today & Tonight : Southeast Louisiana will see comfortable... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Cold front arrives to SE Louisiana today, Hurricane Helene continues to intensify in eastern Gulf Play Video

  September 25, 2024 4:41 AM

  LATEST: Helene is now a hurricane and will continue to strengthen before making landfall along the Florida Panhandle Thursday evening. See The Tropics section for the latest on the storm. A cold front will move through Louisiana today delivering much drier and slightly cooler air for the second... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Approaching cool front to shield capital area from tropical impacts Play Video

  September 23, 2024 2:23 PM

  The heat and steam stick around for another day, but an approaching cool front will push it out of here by midweek. The same front will also help steer major tropical impacts associated with what will become Hurricane Helene to the east. Tonight & Tomorrow : Skies will clear... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Tracking a cool front, plus a disturbance soon to enter Gulf of Mexico Play Video

  September 22, 2024 7:17 PM

  The summer steam remains for a few more days. However, a cold front passage could bring some changes by midweek. This same front will also play an important role with regard to some tropical mischief in the Gulf of Mexico. Tonight & Tomorrow : Afternoon clouds will fizzle out... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: stifling game in Death Valley, eyes on tropics next week Play Video

  September 20, 2024 4:38 PM

  The big story over the weekend will be unseasonably hot temperatures leading into astronomical fall. There is no new news on an area being monitored for development in the Gulf of Mexico late next week. In addition to an update on the tropics (below), Storm Station Meteorologists have addressed the... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Heating up as we head towards the first day of Fall Play Video

  September 18, 2024 5:10 AM

  The final days leading up to the Fall Equinox on Sunday will definitely hold a summertime feel. Expect mild and muggy mornings followed by hot and humid afternoons. Today & Tonight : Fog may become an issue during the early morning commute Wednesday as temperatures will fall very close... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Best chance of rain Tuesday, Upper-level ridge takes over through weekend Play Video

  September 17, 2024 4:36 AM

  Tuesday holds the best chance of rain during what will be a very warm and muggy week in south Louisiana. Today & Tonight : Tuesday will begin with muggy conditions and temperatures in the low to middle 70's around the region. We will see a mix of sun and... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Last official week of summer features very seasonable conditions Play Video

  September 16, 2024 5:19 AM

  The week leading up to the official first day of Fall on Sunday will feature typical late-summertime conditions. No major rainmaker can be found on the Storm Station 7-day forecast but an afternoon pop-up shower or two cannot be ruled out in the first half of the week. Today... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Short humidity break Sunday, watching the tropics next week Play Video

  September 7, 2024 6:01 PM

  After a prolonged stretch of dreary weather, the capital area will reap the benefits of a cold front passage on Sunday. The gorgeous weather left behind will be short-lived, however. Rain soon returns in the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: The much anticipated cold front will finally... more »

• Millions of birds are taking flight through Louisiana in search of warmer weather

  September 4, 2024 7:44 PM

  As summer transitions to fall, drops in temperature become more and more frequent. Animals perceive this change also; it is the time of year when birds migrate south. Fall migration can begin as early as mid-summer, but generally peaks into September and October. The animals fly south during the... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Rain coverage expands as workweek comes to an end Play Video

  September 4, 2024 5:49 PM

  Pockets of heavy rain are expected to develop once again across portions of southeast Louisiana on Thursday and Friday. Due to the storm efficiency and threat of multiple storms running over some locations, rain could quickly overwhelm locations that are flood-prone or have poor drainage. The National Weather Service... more »

• Southern Louisiana Fall Weather Preview 2024

  September 4, 2024 9:22 AM

  Despite fall flavors taking over coffee shops and pumpkin decor popping up around town, Astronomical Fall does not officially begin this year until the Autumnal Equinox on September 22nd at 7:43 am. Equinox’s mark the two days a year when the sun is located directly above the equator and there... more »

• UPDATE: Flood Watch remains in effect as heavy rain arrives in capital area Play Video

  September 4, 2024 4:36 AM

  The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for southern Louisiana through Friday evening for Baton Rouge and points south. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Be sure to monitor... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: A hot and steamy Labor Day, several changes to follow Play Video

  September 1, 2024 7:06 PM

  Although Labor Day is often coined the unofficial end of summer, it will feel awfully summer-like in the capital area. But the summer steam won't last forever. The Storm Station is tracking several changes in the next week, including another shot at heavy rain and a cold front. Tonight... more »