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Monday AM Forecast: Turning drier, with winter making a brief return Play Video
March 18, 2024 7:09 AM
Cool and breezy conditions take hold over the capital area on Monday. Winter makes a brief return into Tuesday morning, with many spots along and north of the interstate potentially seeing frost and/or light freeze conditions. Today & Tonight : We're finally on the backside of the soggy stretch.... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: rounds of showers and thunderstorms through holiday weekend Play Video
March 15, 2024 11:37 AM
After a stormy Friday afternoon, we expect a few more rounds of rain into St. Patrick's Day weekend. Although it will be wise to have the rain gear on hand this weekend, one day is looking wetter than the other. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect showers and thunderstorms to taper... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: slow moving front to ramp up rain chances next three days Play Video
March 14, 2024 5:23 PM
Two of the next three days will feature numerous showers and thunderstorms. Following the unsettled weather, temperatures will take a notable tumble. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies early will gradually become overcast through the night. South winds of 5-15mph will keep low temperatures well above average in the... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: rain coverage increasing each day to end week Play Video
March 13, 2024 5:16 PM
The rest of the workweek will be quite mild with a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The same general pattern will continue into the weekend until a cold front pushes through on Sunday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds that thickened through the day will be persistent overnight. As low... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: showers and thunderstorms set to return Play Video
March 12, 2024 5:00 PM
Wednesday will mark the transition into a more active and unsettled weather pattern. Each day through the weekend will have at least some chance for showers and thunderstorms. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect clouds to continue increasing overnight. Added sky cover will lead to low temperatures staying in the upper... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: clear skies give way to unsettled pattern by midweek Play Video
March 11, 2024 5:18 PM
After a quiet and cool beginning to the workweek, temperatures and rain chances will gradually increase. Each day Wednesday through the weekend will have a shot at showers and thunderstorms. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies will persist overnight. With just light and variable winds, low temperatures will slide... 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 » -
UPDATE: Severe weather threat winding down Play Video
March 8, 2024 10:24 AM
7:00 PM Update - Spotty to isolated thundershowers will be possible through the rest evening, but the coverage and intensity should be much less. Radar does not look very impressive at this hour. The severe weather threat has just about wrapped up at this point. For the Baton Rouge... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: showers and thunderstorms expected on Friday, a few could be strong Play Video
March 7, 2024 5:38 PM
The next impact to the Capital Area will be a cold front that delivers rain and thunderstorms on Friday. While this action could disrupt some Friday activities, the weather will be much quieter for the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight, cloud cover will continue to thicken ahead of our... more » -
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 » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: Another nice day, followed by next round of storms Play Video
March 6, 2024 5:11 PM
Expect another warm day on Thursday, but you might notice an increase in cloud cover. Clouds continue to thicken into Friday as storms make a return, a few of which could be on the stronger side. Tonight & Tomorrow : We’ll continue to see mostly clear skies on Wednesday... 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 » -
Monday PM Forecast: radar to remain busy; several shots at rain this week Play Video
March 4, 2024 5:11 PM
An active weather pattern will continue for the week ahead. While no single day looks like a washout, there are several days with modest rain chances on the board. Tonight & Tomorrow: The showers and thunderstorms will have a tendency to taper overnight. Not to say it will be... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Better opportunities for rain as we start the week Play Video
March 3, 2024 7:03 PM
Better opportunities for showers and storms arrive as we begin a new workweek. The Storm Station is tracking the potential for locally heavy rain and perhaps a strong storm or two. Tonight & Tomorrow : Any spotty showers that can develop early Sunday evening will quickly dissipate as the... 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 » -
Thursday PM Forecast: rain and thunderstorms around for morning drive Play Video
February 29, 2024 5:20 PM
Be prepared for some wet weather on the final morning commute of the workweek. Outdoor plans are not in danger of being washed out over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly cloudy skies will persist well into the evening. After midnight we will see coverage of showers and thunderstorms... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: Trading shorts for sweaters, rain to follow Play Video
February 28, 2024 4:32 PM
We are chilly and mainly dry behind a cold front on Thursday. These changes are short-lived, however. Temperatures climb along with rain chances as we close out the workweek. Tonight & Tomorrow : The capital area finds itself behind a cold front on Wednesday night. That will set us... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: Warm days are numbered, changes arrive Wednesday Play Video
February 26, 2024 3:59 PM
Warm and windy weather carries onward into Tuesday. This will be followed by pattern shift with the arrival of our next cold front on Wednesday. Tonight & Tomorrow : A few clouds linger into Monday evening, with increasing clouds overnight. Although these will be low clouds, we do not... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Spring-like for a few days, changes coming by midweek Play Video
February 25, 2024 7:18 PM
Warm and breezy conditions are here to stay for a couple of days. The spring feel comes to an end by midweek as a cold front overtakes the area. The front also opens the door for rain chances to creep back in. Tonight & Tomorrow : Expect another mainly... 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 » -
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 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 » -
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 » -
Monday PM Forecast: one more chilly night followed by substantial warming trend Play Video
February 19, 2024 4:54 PM
After one more chilly night, thermometers will be off to the races for the week ahead. A couple of afternoons could challenge 80 degrees. Tonight & Tomorrow: With mainly clear skies and light winds, temperatures will take a quick plunge after sunset. Lows will be in the upper 30s... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Near-freezing early Monday, followed by a temperature turnaround Play Video
February 18, 2024 5:56 PM
Baton Rouge could see its first freeze of the month on Monday morning, but winter isn’t sticking around for long. The upcoming week looks warm and largely dry. Tonight & Tomorrow : The winter chill will be with us on Sunday night. Clear skies and light winds will allow... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: light showers followed by chilly temperatures Play Video
February 16, 2024 5:48 PM
A cold front pushing through the area will start the weekend off with light showers and falling temperatures. Some locations could reach freezing Sunday night. Tonight & Tomorrow: Generally light, intermittent rain will continue during the overnight hours as a cold front moves through the Baton Rouge area from... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Light rain arrives soon, followed by a cold spell Play Video
February 15, 2024 3:06 PM
Rain enters the capital area as we close out the workweek, but its stay will be brief. As rain exits, a winter feel settles into the region. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds continue to thicken tonight, with overcast skies by daybreak. The thicker layer of clouds will keep temperatures... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: warming, increasing clouds ahead of next rainmaker Play Video
February 14, 2024 4:51 PM
Clouds thicken on Thursday ahead of our next rainmaker. Aside from some inconvenience, major impacts are not expected with the next batch of showers. Behind that system, a winter-like feel returns. Tonight & Tomorrow : More high clouds arrive on Wednesday night, giving skies a partly cloudy appearance. This... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: keeping it cool to end Carnival Season Play Video
February 13, 2024 4:58 PM
Carnival Season ends with a chill in the air. Look for high temperatures to nudge up a few degrees each afternoon through Thursday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Some high clouds will be in the mix overnight, but not enough to have a significant impact on the forecast. Expect low temperatures... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: sunshine here for the last call on Mardi Gras Play Video
February 12, 2024 6:58 PM
In the wake of a gusty storm system that left behind quite a bit of hail, much cooler and quieter weather will prevail. You will want a jacket for the next couple of mornings. Tonight & Tomorrow: Any leftover clouds north of the interstates will continue to break away... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Rain exits, drier air and windy conditions left behind Play Video
February 12, 2024 7:25 AM
Rain exits early on Monday, giving way to cooler and drier days ahead. Although windy for parades on Lundi Gras, the wind backs off just in time for Mardi Gras. There will be no weather-related issues for parades on Fat Tuesday. Today & Tonight : Sunday night’s storms have... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: tracking showers and thunderstorms for the weekend Play Video
February 9, 2024 4:55 PM
Warm temperatures will continue into Mardi Gras weekend. While wet weather will still be a consideration Saturday and Sunday, there have been some significant adjustments to the forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: The overnight hours will remain cloudy and mild, almost muggy, as low temperatures stay in the low 60s.... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: Rain chances ramping up over the weekend Play Video
February 9, 2024 6:58 AM
Clouds dominate for the next several days along with unseasonably warm temperatures. As we progress further into Mardi Gras weekend, rain only becomes more of a likelihood which could pose problems for outdoor events. Today & Tonight : Overnight clouds are leading to a mild start across the capital... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: warm end to week ahead of wet weather late weekend Play Video
February 8, 2024 4:56 PM
After a very warm finish to a February workweek, the Mardi Gras weekend will have some weather woes. Rain and even thunderstorms could interfere with a few of the many outdoor events. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overcast will persist overnight. With ongoing southeast winds of 5-10mph, low temperatures will remain... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: another weekend with rain lined up for outdoor activities Play Video
February 7, 2024 5:09 PM
Yet again, the Storm Station is monitoring a rain potential that could affect outdoor events such as parades. Timing will be critical though, as the whole weekend is not expected to washout. Tonight & Tomorrow: Sky conditions quickly shift to majority cloud cover overnight which will keep morning lows... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Unseasonably warm this week, rain chances by the weekend Play Video
February 6, 2024 5:24 PM
Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 70's through the end of the week. As we get into the weekend, stormy weather could return. Tonight & Tomorrow: A few high clouds will move into the area tonight after clear skies today. Lows will get down into the mid... 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 » -
Friday PM Forecast: rain incoming for the first half of the weekend Play Video
February 2, 2024 4:33 PM
The next storm system that brings rain to the Baton Rouge Area will arrive on Saturday. Though the first half of the weekend will be wet, some more cooperative weather is expected for the second half. Tonight & Tomorrow: Cloud cover will gradually increase overnight and into early Saturday.... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Next storm system could soon "rain on our parade" Play Video
February 1, 2024 4:16 PM
Our days with warm and dry weather are numbered as we await our next rainmaker. Rain might end up being the fly in the ointment as many Mardi Gras events get underway on Saturday. Tonight & Tomorrow : High clouds will exit the area on Thursday... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: quiet weather continues as next rainmaker enters United States Play Video
January 31, 2024 4:34 PM
Seasonably mild and dry conditions will prevail through the workweek. Good fortunes run out on Saturday though as the next rainmaker figures to put a damper on some Mardi Gras events. Tonight & Tomorrow: This evening, cloud cover will gradually increase. While clouds generally prop up temperatures overnight, north... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Pleasant for now, a soggy pattern setting up this weekend Play Video
January 30, 2024 2:29 PM
Sunshine and pleasant temperatures stick around for at least a few more days. However, the Storm Station is tracking the next rainmaker which could affect outdoor plans over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow : Aside from a few high clouds, skies will remain mostly clear on Tuesday night. Overnight... more » -
Monday Forecast: Sunshine returns for the workweek Play Video
January 29, 2024 6:53 AM
Mainly sunny conditions with seasonable temperatures expected Monday through Friday, with no freezes, rain, or severe weather this week. Today & Tonight: Skies that cleared overnight combined with calm winds allowed temperatures to dip into the upper 30s for most across the state this morning. After a cold start,... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: wet week ending with a final batch of rain and thunderstorms Play Video
January 26, 2024 5:03 PM
A final round of rain will push through the area this evening and into tomorrow morning. Beyond that, dry conditions are expected through the remainder of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through the evening hours. While a constant rain is... 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 » -
Quieting down for now, more storms possible in the days to come Play Video
January 23, 2024 6:51 PM
Thursday 9am Update: Strong storms have quickly rolled through the capital region. The leading edge of these storms is now pushing out of the Storm Station coverage area and into the far southeastern reaches of Louisiana. Light to moderate rain continues behind these storms. This rain will likely taper off... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: Tracking heavy rain potential by midweek Play Video
January 22, 2024 4:48 PM
The warmer air has arrived, and rain is following suit. Rain chances peak on Wednesday and Thursday as widespread showers and storms overtake the region. At times, heavy rain could result in areas of standing water. Tonight & Tomorrow : Rain returns to the capital region on Monday night.... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Warmer and soggier days ahead Play Video
January 21, 2024 6:13 PM
After a cold weekend, we will see temperatures rapidly climb as we start the workweek. That said, the warmer weather comes at a cost. The Storm Station 7-Day forecast features several opportunities for rain as warmer air settles into the region. Tonight & Tomorrow : For the first time... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: cold and blustery weekend, followed by a rainy workweek Play Video
January 19, 2024 5:50 PM
A very cold weekend is ahead. However, winter clothes will get traded in for rain gear next week as a very wet pattern unfolds. A ***HARD FREEZE WARNING*** is in effect Friday night into Saturday morning for parishes and counties north of Interstates 10/12. This includes all viewing area... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: bitter cold returns for the weekend Play Video
January 18, 2024 6:07 PM
Don’t let Thursday’s mild temperatures fool you. Winter will not release it’s grip until after the weekend. A ***HARD FREEZE WATCH*** is in effect Friday night into Saturday morning for parishes and counties north of Interstates 10/12. This includes all viewing area parishes and counties except Assumption and St.... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: brief freeze relief, but keep those pipes wrapped Play Video
January 17, 2024 5:08 PM
There are no cold weather alerts in place for tonight. Keep the pipes wrapped though, hard freezes are likely again this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: While mainly clear skies are expected early, cloud cover will thicken as the night progresses. This will cause low temperatures to occur closer to... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Frigid conditions again this morning, gradual warmup before next cold front Play Video
January 12, 2024 6:12 PM
Dangerous wind chills and hard freeze conditions remain a large threat to the state this morning. Over the next 48 hours, we will see a gradual warm up of temperatures ahead of another cold front that will send temperatures back down into hard freeze territory this weekend. Today &... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: rainy rush hour to end week, cold blast coming next week Play Video
January 11, 2024 5:47 PM
After a rainy final morning drive of the workweek, windy conditions will overtake the area. Though a drop in temperatures is expected for the weekend, it will feel mild compared to the cold blast coming early next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: The overnight hours will be mainly cloudy and... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: lull ahead of next storm threat, major cold blast lurks Play Video
January 9, 2024 7:07 PM
While the storm system that produced a tornado in Assumption Parish is behind us, the weather pattern is far from quiet. Another severe weather threat and the coldest air so far this season lurk in the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: A cold night is ahead. As... more » -
National Weather Service confirms EF-0 damage near Labadieville Play Video
January 9, 2024 12:15 AM
LABADIEVILLE - The National Weather Service determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Assumption Parish on Monday afternoon. The NWS storm survey stated that wind speeds peaked around 80 miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground for about one minute, tracking 0.8 miles. The survey... more »