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• A bow without rain

  March 6, 2024 6:07 PM

  GONZALES – Storm Station viewer Ami Barden spotted a colorless half circle, or bow, across the horizon in Gonzales on Wednesday morning. It was not a gray rainbow. In fact it had not rained all night. However, there was fog. This was what is known as a fogbow. A... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Foggy and warm this morning, Storms around later today Play Video

  March 4, 2024 6:47 AM

  Patchy fog around for Monday morning's commute will be traded for showers and storms by the evening commute. Heavy downpours, hail and gusty winds are possible with storms today and tomorrow. Today & Tonight : Monday starts off warm and foggy. Early morning commuters may run into... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: settling in to an unsettled weather pattern Play Video

  March 1, 2024 5:48 PM

  Overall, the weekend weather will be cooperative with outdoor activities. A weak front stalled in the northern Gulf of Mexico may interact with some upper level disturbances to create spotty showers and thunderstorms at times. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overcast skies will persist tonight, and a spotty shower is possible... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Staying warm, with wind becoming a factor Play Video

  February 21, 2024 3:40 PM

  Fog will be less of a concern on Thursday morning due to elevated winds. Those winds continue to rise along with temperatures as a weak cold front draws near. Tonight & Tomorrow : Skies remain mostly clear through the evening. Clouds will increase overnight, keeping lows in the mid... 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 PM Forecast: reduced visibility possible in the morning Play Video

  February 20, 2024 4:41 PM

  Temperatures leapt into the 70s on Tuesday afternoon. Warming will continue until a weak cold front pushes through the area overnight Thursday into Friday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will remain mostly clear early tonight allowing thermometers to retreat to the low 50s and even upper 40s. Light, south winds... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: More storms today and tonight, Drying out by Saturday afternoon Play Video

  January 26, 2024 6:41 AM

  A few more rounds of showers and storms are expected today and Saturday morning as we end what has been a very soggy week. Widespread heavy rainfall is not as likely as in previous days, but localized flash flooding cannot be ruled out. Today & Tonight : Patchy dense... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: No issues for New Year's Eve celebrations, rain returns into 2024 Play Video

  December 31, 2023 6:36 PM

  The weather poses no issues for any New Year’s Eve celebrations. That said, a few showers are possible on New Year's Day as our next cold front arrives. That marks the beginning of an unsettled weather pattern that will be with us for the rest of the week. Tonight... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: one more night of fog, increasing potential for some rain Play Video

  November 8, 2023 5:49 PM

  DENSE FOG ADVISORY: is in effect from 1 - 10am Thursday across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Visibility could drop to one quarter of a mile or less causing hazardous driving. Slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Especially near New Orleans, wildfire... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Fog during morning commute will give way to partly sunny skies later today Play Video

  November 8, 2023 6:40 AM

  A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* is in effect from 1 - 10am this morning across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Visibility could drop to one quarter of a mile or less causing hazardous driving conditions. Slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Especially near... more »

• DENSE FOG ADVISORY Wednesday morning, cold front timed to arrive Friday Play Video

  November 7, 2023 4:18 PM

  A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* is in effect from 1 - 10am Wednesday across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Visibility could drop to one quarter of a mile or less causing hazardous driving. Slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Especially near New Orleans,... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: next front, next rain chance to follow warm workweek Play Video

  November 6, 2023 6:06 PM

  Above average afternoon temperatures and morning fog will be the themes of the week. The Storm Station is already watching the next front which could impact our weather. Tonight & Tomorrow : Overnight will be partly cloudy and mild with low temperatures settling into the upper 50s. Some patchy... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Big pattern change starts tomorrow Play Video

  October 29, 2023 8:58 AM

  A cold front will move through the area tomorrow which will bring with it a lot of cloud cover but low rain chances. After the front, we will cool down drastically with lows in the 30's by the middle and end of the week. Today & Tonight : Temperatures... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Heat remains this weekend; Becoming chilly next week Play Video

  October 26, 2023 6:30 PM

  Temperatures continue to be well above-average through the weekend, with highs in the upper-80s to near 90°. However, all eyes are upon our next cold front which arrives just in time for Halloween. That will set us up for a chilly start to November. Tonight & Tomorrow : We... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Unseasonably warm for now; Big pattern changes leading up to Halloween Play Video

  October 25, 2023 7:28 AM

  Fortunately, fog is much less of a concern for the Wednesday morning commute. We’re left with warm and breezy conditions for the rest of the day. That's a theme which remains through the weekend. That said, a cold front is on the horizon which appears to bring a big pattern... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: winds ease fog threat overnight, big pattern change before Halloween Play Video

  October 24, 2023 7:15 PM

  Periods of fog and above average temperatures will be the theme through this weekend. A cold front will bring a big pattern change just before Halloween. Tonight & Tomorrow : A few clouds will be around during the overnight hours. As low temperatures drop to meet dew point temperatures... 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 »

• Monday AM Forecast: Areas of dense fog initially, followed by warmth and sunshine Play Video

  October 23, 2023 7:27 AM

  Patches of dense fog are possible for the Monday morning commute. Any fog that does develop will burn off by late morning, setting us up for a sunnier afternoon. We’ll also be very warm, with highs running roughly 10° above average. For that matter, we don’t see too many day-to-day... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: fog, record warmth into the weekend Play Video

  February 24, 2023 4:27 PM

  For second straight day, a new record high low temperature was set as thermometers stayed at 70 degrees, above the former record of 68. The afternoon saw a 2022 record high broken as temperatures hit 86 degrees. Tonight & Tomorrow: Initially, skies will be partly cloudy into the evening... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: dreary and chilly before another batch of rain Play Video

  January 31, 2023 5:38 PM

  As dreary conditions continue, a stalled front is creating a wide range in temperatures around the forecast area. The next shot at soaking rain will come on Thursday. Tonight & Tomorrow: The very challenging temperature forecast will continue overnight as a weak front cuts the viewing area in half.... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: dreary with more rain around the corner Play Video

  January 30, 2023 6:34 PM

  Many locations along and north of I-10 received over 4 inches of rain on Sunday. A break from substantial precipitation is expected through Wednesday, but it will remain gloomy. A DENSE FOG ADVISORY Tuesday morning for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less could make... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: weekend showers, stronger storm system next week Play Video

  December 9, 2022 5:49 PM

  A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* will be in effect from 9pm to 10am Saturday morning for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area. Visibility could be as low as one quarter mile or less. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility should be expected. Next 24 Hours: Skies will be mainly... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: warm and foggy, eyes on the next two rainmakers Play Video

  December 8, 2022 5:56 PM

  A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* will be in effect from 9pm to 11am Friday morning for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area. Visibility could be as low as one quarter mile or less. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility should be expected. Next 24 Hours: Skies will be mainly... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: more fog and warmth Play Video

  December 7, 2022 4:48 PM

  A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* will be in effect from 9pm to 10am Thursday morning for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area. Visibility could be as low as one quarter mile or less. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility should be expected. Next 24 Hours: Skies will be mainly... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: staying warm, rain returns later in 7-Day Play Video

  December 6, 2022 5:45 PM

  Well above average afternoon temperatures and morning fog will remain the weather headlines through the week. A better shot at showers will come this weekend. Next 24 Hours: Some clouds will linger overnight. Meanwhile, dew point temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and southerly winds will continue to... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: more warm days ahead Play Video

  December 5, 2022 5:56 PM

  The story of the week will be above average temperatures. Daybreak commuters may have to be aware of some patchy fog as well. Next 24 Hours: Some clearing into the evening hours and continued south winds of 5mph will continue to bring moisture into the area tonight. As dewpoints... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: fog possible tonight, rain likely late tomorrow night Play Video

  November 3, 2022 5:55 PM

  Some fog is possible early Friday. A front will deliver a batch of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Next 24 Hours: Skies will be mostly clear early in the night and low temperatures are expected to occur shortly after midnight in the low 60s. Increasing southeast winds will advance... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: dense fog, record warmth possible next two days Play Video

  February 22, 2022 5:33 PM

  A record high, low temperature was set on Tuesday morning as thermometers did not drop below 71 degrees. The previous mark was 70 degrees in 2018. More record high lows and record high temperatures will be within reach on Wednesday (82, 1909) and Thursday (84, 2018) as well. A... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: warm week ahead, a few chances for rain Play Video

  February 21, 2022 5:58 PM

  A significant pattern change and spring preview is in store for most of the week ahead. Though temperatures will be warm, there will be some times of dodging showers and thunderstorms. Next 24 Hours: The overnight hours will be mostly cloudy with a spotty shower possible. Since winds will... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: foggy and warm finish to week, rain Saturday Play Video

  December 16, 2021 5:22 PM

  Unseasonable warmth will hold on through Saturday afternoon when a cold front is slated to reach the area. The weekend could shape up to be rather gray, overall. A DENSE FOG ADVISORY has been issued for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area from 10pm Thursday to 9am Friday. Visibility... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: foggy mornings, warm afternoons Play Video

  December 14, 2021 5:52 PM

  Warm temperatures will headline for the rest of the week. With record highs ranging from 81 to 83 degrees from Wednesday through Friday, none are forecast to be broken at this time. Next 24 Hours: Just a few holes in the cloud are expected into the nighttime hours. With... more »

• BR drivers urged to use caution during Wednesday morning's Dense Fog Advisory Play Video

  December 8, 2021 5:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents of the capital area are waking up to another day of fog. Baton Rouge is under a dense fog advisory until 10 a.m., Wednesday. For related traffic advisories throughout the morning, watch WBRZ’s traffic reports on 2une In on WBRZ Plus from 5 a.m.... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: gray, damp night before warming trend begins Play Video

  December 7, 2021 6:10 PM

  The cloudy, cool and damp weather will last into Wednesday morning. However, the second half of the workweek will be all about warming temperatures. A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* is in effect until 10am Wednesday for all of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Fog may cause visibility of one-quarter mile... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: next rain in sight after mild weekend Play Video

  December 3, 2021 6:07 PM

  A mostly dry weekend is ahead. Rain returns to the forecast next week and may stick around for a few days. A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* is in effect from midnight tonight to 10am Saturday for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less could create... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: changing rain chances Saturday and beyond Play Video

  December 1, 2021 5:53 PM

  It will be a mild, if not warm finish to the workweek. Rain chances will steadily ramp up as we move through the weekend and into next week. A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* is in effect from midnight tonight to 10 am Thursday for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area,... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: morning fog possible, next rain chance this weekend Play Video

  November 30, 2021 5:57 PM

  Cool and foggy mornings will give way to warm and dry afternoons. Temperatures will be well above average by the end of the week. Next 24 Hours: Overnight, light winds and mostly clear skies will allow low temperatures to drop off into the low 40s. A bit of fog... more »

• One more quiet day, unsettled pattern to develop next week Play Video

  March 12, 2021 6:09 PM

  Mainly dry, warm conditions will continue on Saturday. As a reminder, Daylight Saving Time will begin this weekend as clocks go ahead one hour. The sun will set at 7:12pm Sunday. Next 24 Hours: One caveat to the overnight forecast is cloud cover. Any areas that have partial to... more »

• Heating systems set for a break Play Video

  January 18, 2021 5:42 PM

  A pattern change is underway. After a cool and dry start to January, the back half of the month is looking milder with some times of fog and rain. The Next 24 Hours: Mainly clear skies will carry through much of the night. Light southeast winds will cause dew... more »

• Foggy Friday morning, batches of rain this weekend Play Video

  December 10, 2020 5:49 PM

  Another batch of fog is expected into Friday morning. Two periods of rain will need to be dodged if you have outdoor plans this weekend. The Next 24 Hours: Skies will remain clear early but light south winds and increasing low-level moisture will setup for dense fog formation into... more »

• Warm temperatures continue into early Spring Play Video

  March 18, 2020 7:18 AM

  Astronomical spring begins Thursday at 10:50pm. Of course, meteorological spring began on March 1 and it has felt like spring in the Capital Area for quite some time now. The recent shower and thunderstorm activity should lessen for the next two afternoons. Well above average temperatures will continue. THE... more »

• NOLA's Louis Armstrong Airport delays all incoming flights due to fog

  February 18, 2020 11:41 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - All incoming flights to the New Orleans Airport have been halted due to foggy weather conditions and according to WWL-TV , MSY representative, Erin Burns was unable to say when the FAA would clear arrivals to land. Burns said the weather has been causing issues since... more »

• Several days of clouds and showers Play Video

  February 17, 2020 7:10 AM

  The stage is set for an extended unsettled weather pattern. Fortunately, no high impacts are expected. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: An approaching low pressure system will pull a warm front onshore today, providing afternoon showers and isolated storms. Do not expect area wide or a long duration... more »

• Unsettled week of weather ahead

  February 10, 2020 7:38 AM

  An active weather pattern is expected over the next several days. There is a high risk for flash flooding for parts of north Mississippi and Alabama on Monday. Fog may be an issue for the local area on Tuesday. Finally, the threat for severe weather will need to be monitored... more »

• Next round of showers by Tuesday night Play Video

  January 27, 2020 6:48 AM

  An active weather pattern will continue through the week. Expect fast, west to east moving disturbances to bring rounds of rain about every 48 hours. See "the explanation" below for why this pattern is occurring. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: There was minimal drying from the rain system... more »

• Muggy, foggy conditions through the week Play Video

  January 14, 2020 6:11 AM

  A warm front will stall just north of the local area keeping fog, mostly cloudy skies and isolated showers in the forecast. Most of the activity will be closer to the front, well north of I-10/12. THE FORECAST: *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* for the shaded area. Take... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Indian Summer, Apache Fog and Spiders"

  October 17, 2019 11:56 PM

  Wednesday's Nor’easter offered damaging winds and flooding in the Northeast. This item has been mentioned in other articles with somewhat of an update. Indian summer occurs in mid to late autumn, usually after the first killing frost. It’s difficult to experience this in our south Louisiana climate but is greatly... more »

• Next cold front brings rain, storms Tuesday morning Play Video

  February 11, 2019 7:09 AM

  Some more quick changes will come to the local weather early this week. Several days will feature rain chances. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: After morning fog, mainly cloudy skies and spotty showers will be carried in the forecast through Monday. Some brief breaks of sun are possible... more »

• Unseasonably warm, moist air mass through Thursday Play Video

  February 5, 2019 6:55 AM

  Isolated to scattered showers, fog and warmer temperatures will carry through late week. The next cold front will restore more seasonable temperatures by Friday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Continued fog and cloud cover is expected on Tuesday. There will be a few showers and rumbles of thunder—especially... more »

• Taking on fog, showers for warmer temps Play Video

  February 4, 2019 7:18 AM

  The big story will be the gradual warming of temperatures over the next three to four days. The tradeoff is that the warmth will come with more clouds, better rain chances and some fog. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Skies will be filled with clouds for much of... more »

• Strong cold front to blow through Saturday morning Play Video

  January 17, 2019 7:28 AM

  A round of showers, mild air and fog is expected prior to a sharp chill. Some of the coldest temperatures so far this winter are anticipated into early next week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A weak storm system will cross the area from west to east on... more »

• Morning fog offers breathtaking snapshots Tuesday

  December 18, 2018 2:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – While a morning fog alert created cautious concern on the highways Tuesday, it made for some picturesque shots of an eerie quiet above the clouds. Baton Rouge attorney John King posted a picture that quickly garnered reaction and shares of the top floors of the capitol... more »

• Warm again before another front Play Video

  February 15, 2018 6:59 AM

  High temperatures reached 80 degrees for the first time in 2018 on Wednesday afternoon. At 82 degrees, Baton Rouge fell two shy of a 1989 record. The last 80 degree reading came on December 22 when thermometers topped out at 81 degrees. Great explanation from @NWSNewOrleans this morning... more »

• Rain and fog then a chill, what about that Christmas snow? Play Video

  December 21, 2017 7:41 PM

  Fog could be as thick as your Christmas gumbo until a cold front passes through the area on Saturday. A second cold front will quickly follow bringing chilly temperatures in time for the holiday. THE FORECAST: Through Saturday: Dense fog will be the main weather... more »

• Mild start to the week, cold front on the way Play Video

  November 6, 2017 6:59 AM

  Morning fog and afternoon warmth continue through Tuesday. A cold front will bring showers and cooler temperatures for the middle and end of the week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The new week will begin with partly sunny skies and an afternoon high temperature in the low to... more »

• Foggy mornings, mild afternoons

  November 3, 2017 7:05 AM

  An unseasonably warm weekend is ahead. However, though not impossible, showers are unlikely. A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* will be in place for part of the area through 10am Friday. *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* for the shaded area. Take it easy driving and check with @WBRZtraffic... more »

• Fog to sun again and again Play Video

  March 21, 2017 6:37 AM

  An area of high pressure in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico will be creating a repetitive weather pattern through Wednesday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Like Monday, Tuesday will have some early fog and low clouds followed by plenty of afternoon sunshine. High temperatures will once again head... more »

• Spring and growing season underway! Play Video

  March 20, 2017 7:05 AM

  Spring began at 5:28am. This marks the “vernal equinox” meaning that time of daylight and darkness is approximately equal around the globe. As the season change suggests, the weather forecast would lend to getting gardens started. 2017 may mark the earliest last freeze on record in Baton Rouge—it occurred back... more »

• Awaiting the next cold front Play Video

  February 6, 2017 7:17 AM

  Above average to near record warm temperatures remain in the forecast. THE FORECAST: Today through Tomorrow: Monday will be partly sunny, muggy and warm with high temperatures topping out near 80 degrees. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy during the overnight hours with lows in the low... more »

• Like it mild? Enjoy today

  January 3, 2017 6:58 AM

  The area will go from mild temperatures to a more wintry feel over the next 36 hours. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the low 70s. Skies stay mostly clear overnight with lows near 50. Up Next: The area will... more »

• Foggy mornings followed by sunny, dry afternoons

  October 28, 2016 6:38 AM

  The drought monitor confirms what area lawns are showing—it is dry. It is a surprising notion in the wettest year-to-date on record, but the area is running a 5 inch rain deficit since Sept. 1. Quiet, sunny and warm weather will continue across the region this weekend. From the... more »

• Sun to return, sun to stay

  February 16, 2016 7:07 AM

  A dry and mild pattern is expected over the next 5-7 days. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Tuesday will be much more settled. After morning fog, sunshine will be prevalent this afternoon as high temperatures climb to the low 70s with light westerly winds. The overnight... more »

• Foggy and muggy to stormy and chilly

  February 1, 2016 7:15 AM

  Two more mild afternoons can be expected before gusty thunderstorms return below average temperatures to the region. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Dense morning fog will slowly dissipate to another mostly cloudy and mild afternoon. A stray shower isn’t impossible but most locations will remain dry... more »

• Changing weather into the weekend

  January 8, 2016 7:08 AM

  After a milder end to the work week, a cold front will bring rain and much cooler temperatures over the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Friday will feature morning clouds and fog followed by a few breaks of afternoon sun. Because of the considerable cloudiness... more »

• Continued warming, watching the next storm system

  December 10, 2015 6:58 AM

  The Baton Rouge area will register some high temperatures in the 80s before a cold front and squall line bring active, but cooler weather to the region on Sunday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Thursday will repeat an ongoing pattern of morning fog, partial afternoon sun... more »

• Your warming December weather

  December 9, 2015 6:58 AM

  The big weather story as the week ends will be unseasonable warmth. Highs will approach 80 on Friday and Saturday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Again, morning fog will give way to some afternoon sunshine. High temperatures will be well into the 70s with light southerly... more »

• Next several days: morning fog, afternoon sun, gradual warming

  December 8, 2015 7:00 AM

  With mainly clear skies continuing, temperatures will trend up each day through the week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: On Tuesday, you can expect ample sunshine once again with thermometers topping out near 70. Winds will be calm. The night will bring more clear skies early,... more »

• Fog to partial sun

  November 4, 2015 7:07 AM

  After dense fog during the morning hours, some clearing will occur during the afternoon. The next storm system is pegged for Friday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Stubborn clouds continue to plague the region. Afternoon sun stands a better chance than Tuesday, but still, at least partial cloudiness... more »