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  • Tuesday AM Forecast: Scattered storms today, Another system arrives on Friday Play Video

    March 5, 2024 6:59 AM

    Scattered storms will be around early today with drier conditions for mid-week. A weather system on Friday will bring another opportunity to see numerous storms around the state. Today & Tonight: Rain and storms early Tuesday stay to the south and east of the Baton Rouge area. Roads may... more »
  • Saturday AM Forecast: Severe threat now over for the capital region, mostly dry the rest of the day Play Video

    December 2, 2023 1:39 AM

    There is a FLOOD WATCH for Assumption, Ascension, St. James, Livingston, and Tangipahoa parishes today until 3pm. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Isolated showers and storms continue to be possible... more »
  • Monday PM Forecast: Sunshine exits and rain chances return Play Video

    October 9, 2023 6:52 PM

    Although Monday featured sunny skies from start to finish, more clouds are on the horizon. Cloud cover will thicken on Tuesday. By Wednesday, we may have enough moisture to bring a healthy dose of rain to southern Louisiana. Tonight & Tomorrow : Despite a mostly clear sky on Monday... more »
  • Birmingham inundated by heavy rainfall, flash flooding

    October 7, 2021 4:21 AM

    BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Heavy rainfall in Birmingham, Alabama triggered a flash flood emergency, and a series of water rescues that began late Wednesday night are still in progress across the city early Thursday morning. "We've had numerous water rescues, people trapped in cars and rescued by fire departments and... more »
  • At least 25 dead in China following devastating flash floods

    July 22, 2021 10:57 AM

    HONG KONG - South Louisiana's residents, all too familiar with the devastating impact that heavy rainfall can have on a region, can relate to what thousands of displaced individuals in China are experiencing when nearly a year's worth of rain poured down on the country's east-central region this week. ... more »
  • National Weather Service changes its flash flood alert system Play Video

    February 18, 2020 7:58 AM

    The National Weather Service is changing the way it warns residents about flooding. Now, only alerts related to life-threatening floods will be sent via a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) embedded on most phones. Previously, all flash flood warnings were sent with a WEA. But, last year, over 12,000 flash... more »
  • Heavy rain and flash flooding likely through Saturday night

    May 11, 2019 5:44 PM

    As latest radar trends confirm, the #BatonRouge area is getting a needed lull in rainfall. Highest near-term risk for FLASH FLOODING will be Northshore Parishes into South Mississippi... new development remains possible overnight into Sunday though, so stay alert. #LaWX #MsWX pic.twitter.com/3xhBHFIaYT — Josh Eachus (@DrJoshWX) May 11,... more »
  • Wet weather arrives Wednesday Play Video

    March 9, 2016 12:16 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Southeast Louisiana is bracing for some wet weather over the next few days, but norther portions of the state are already being hit hard. Flash flood warnings are in effect for Bienville, Jackson and Lincoln Parishes until 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. Similar warnings in De Soto, Natchitoches... more »
  • SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS: the most deadly hazard

    March 1, 2016 10:30 AM

    Over the last 30 years, on average, flash flooding kills more people each year than any other weather phenomenon. Stats from around the U.S. show about 85 fatalities per year due to flooding. Tornadoes are in second place, with a 30-year average of 75 deaths annually. ... more »

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