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  • Tuesday AM Forecast: Frost threat exits, Spring-like weather returns Play Video

    March 19, 2024 5:05 AM

    After a bitterly cold start to the first day of Spring, the remainder of the workweek will see morning lows exit frost territory. A warming trend takes over and by the weekend, temperatures will flirt with the 80° mark once again. Today & Tonight : Clear skies and much... more »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • Friday AM Forecast: More cold warnings issued for the weekend Play Video

    January 19, 2024 7:08 AM

    A cold front overnight ushers in another punch of frigid air for the weekend. More cold warnings are being issued as cold air moves back into the state throughout the day today. Today & Tonight: As a cold front exits the state this morning, skies continue to clear and... 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 »
  • Wednesday AM Forecast: Tracking next storm system and frigid blast of air Play Video

    January 10, 2024 7:07 AM

    Wednesday remains quiet and dry but we will finish the week the same way we started, with a severe weather threat in the Capital Area. Following storms early Friday, your weekend will be sunny and quiet with an artic cold blast arriving early next week. Today & Tonight: Wednesday... 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 »
  • Monday PM Forecast: Tracking several rainmakers for the first week of 2024 Play Video

    January 1, 2024 5:42 PM

    While a cold front passage on New Year's Day will lead to a mostly sunny and cool Tuesday, our next storm system lurks soon thereafter. Widespread rain enters the capital region early Wednesday, and we’re not done there. Several more rounds of rain are possible through the first week of... more »
  • Friday PM Forecast: Warmer afternoons this weekend; rain returns into 2024 Play Video

    December 29, 2023 6:27 PM

    While we keep the cold starts over the holiday weekend, afternoon highs will rise to more comfortable levels. If you have plans on the night of New Year’s Eve, rain shouldn’t be an issue. However, that could change into New Year’s Day. In fact, several disturbances are likely as we... more »
  • Thursday PM Forecast: FREEZE WARNING in effect for Friday morning Play Video

    December 28, 2023 3:29 PM

    A Freeze Warning is in place across the region into Friday morning. For that matter, we have a few more cold nights/days ahead. That said, we begin to warm up as we near 2024. We’ll also have to monitor a few rain chances. Tonight & Tomorrow : A FREEZE... more »
  • Wednesday AM Forecast: Cold front tonight brings near freezing temps the next few mornings Play Video

    December 27, 2023 6:48 AM

    A cold front later today brings a punch of cold air to the state for the last few days of the year. Starting early Thursday, morning lows will flirt with the freezing mark, with coldest temperatures of the week expected Friday morning. New Years Day brings our next chance of... more »
  • Tuesday PM Forecast: A cold front delivers a wintry chill to close out the week Play Video

    December 26, 2023 5:25 PM

    Another shot of cold air is set to arrive on Wednesday night, sending temperatures closer to the freezing mark for several nights. We do gradually warm up closer to New Year’s Day. However, the Storm Station is also monitoring a chance of showers for January 1st. Tonight & Tomorrow... more »
  • Tuesday AM Forecast: Tracking near freezing temperatures as we close out 2023 Play Video

    December 26, 2023 6:47 AM

    Dry and cool conditions dominate for the last week of 2023. A cold front late Wednesday brings a shot of colder air that drops morning temperatures near freezing for the second half of the week and into the weekend. Today & Tonight : Chilly morning lows in the 40s... more »
  • Tuesday AM Forecast: Turning warmer and unsettled into the holiday weekend Play Video

    December 19, 2023 7:17 AM

    A punch of cool and dry has delivered the coolest air of the week. After a cool Tuesday, temperatures and moisture will gradually increase thereafter. Eventually, the pattern turns more unsettled. Many could be dodging showers and storms over the holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : The capital area... more »
  • Monday AM Forecast: Quiet to start the week, more unsettled closer to Christmas Play Video

    December 18, 2023 7:13 AM

    With cool mornings and warm afternoons, we're starting off the week in typical December fashion. Through the rest of the week, we'll see temperatures and humidity gradually climbing. This will set us up for what could be a rainy holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : With clear skies and... more »
  • Thursday PM Forecast: Winds increasing, with rain chances following suit Play Video

    December 14, 2023 3:55 PM

    A pattern shift begins to take shape closer to the weekend. Winds will increase first, followed by rain chances. This will lead to parts of the weekend on the soggier side. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds escape the capital area on Thursday night, giving way to mostly clear skies.... more »
  • Thursday AM Forecast: Gradually warming up ahead of our next storm system Play Video

    December 7, 2023 7:07 AM

    After a very cold morning, temperatures begin to rebound on Thursday afternoon. That trend will continue through Saturday ahead of our next cold front. That front will be a strong one, and brings out next best shot of seeing showers and thunderstorms. Today & Tonight : The coldest air... more »
  • Tuesday PM Forecast: Freeze Warning issued along and north of the interstate on Tuesday night Play Video

    November 28, 2023 4:33 PM

    Cool and dry weather will remain in place for a little while longer as high pressure continues to control the area. The coldest air of the week arrives on Wednesday morning, where some may flirt with the freezing mark. We’ll lose the influence of the high-pressure system soon thereafter. As... more »
  • Monday PM Forecast: Cool and dry for now, watching more rain chances by late week Play Video

    November 27, 2023 5:00 PM

    High pressure dominates our weather pattern for the first part of the week, keeping us cool and dry. That changes for the second half of the week as high pressure shifts east. Not only will we get warmer, but it opens the door for a few systems that could bring... more »
  • Monday AM Forecast: Quiet but cold start to the week, rain chances by the weekend Play Video

    November 27, 2023 7:06 AM

    A cold but quiet start to the week in Louisiana as high pressure keeps temperatures down and rain chances limited. By Thursday we will begin to see a shift in the weather pattern and could see showers and storms by the weekend. Today & Tonight : Clear skies and... more »
  • Wednesday PM Forecast: some areas set to see first freeze of season Play Video

    November 1, 2023 5:52 PM

    After a very cold night, warming temperatures will be the trend through the weekend into early next week. Rain remains hard to find. A ***FREEZE WARNING*** is in effect from 1 - 8am Thursday for all of southwest Mississippi and neighboring parishes in Louisiana. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as... more »
  • Tuesday PM Forecast: Coats needed for the next few mornings Play Video

    October 31, 2023 6:36 PM

    Skies have cleared and temperatures are plummeting. Trick-or-treaters will face a chilly evening with temperatures in the low to mid-50s. It only gets cooler thereafter with 30s expected for the next few mornings. Some might even flirt with the freezing mark, so coats are a must. The wind will make... more »
  • Monday PM Forecast: Trick-or-treaters will want to dress warm Play Video

    October 30, 2023 6:27 PM

    Cooler weather has finally arrived! Jackets (and perhaps heavy coats) will be needed over the next several days as temperatures continue to plunge. Wind will also be an issue, and we’re looking at fire weather concerns through midweek. Beyond Halloween, overnight lows venture into the 30s for a couple of... 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 »
  • Simple steps can protect plants against Christmas blast of cold air Play Video

    December 22, 2022 3:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The arrival of bitter cold air across the WBRZ viewing area brings more than just a Christmas chill -- it threatens to damage or kill certain plants if proper care isn't taken to protect them. Much of southern Louisiana will dip below 20 degrees over the... more »
  • Ascension Parish declares State of Emergency ahead of frigid weather

    December 20, 2022 4:06 PM

    GONZALES - Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of problems related to sub-freezing conditions later this week. Cointment expressed concern that any moisture that mixes with the frigid air could lead to widespread trouble. “I take this action to ensure... more »
  • Bitter cold will send the area into a HARD FREEZE Play Video

    December 19, 2022 6:42 PM

    Significant cold temperatures will overspread Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday night and last through Christmas. A polar airmass is expected to surge to the Gulf Coast Thursday night and will bring several hazards to the area. Both *HARD FREEZE* and *WIND CHILL* alerts are active from Thursday night through... more »
  • Some citrus varieties will fare better than others in upcoming cold spell

    December 19, 2022 5:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana citrus farmers and others with citrus trees are preparing for damaging cold conditions later this week -- but not all crops face the same level of vulnerability. The LSU AgCenter is sharing a chart that rates the hardiness of those fruit trees. Kumquat trees... more »
  • FREEZE WARNING for entire area Thursday night Play Video

    November 17, 2022 5:49 PM

    A *FREEZE WARNING* is in effect from 10pm to 8am tonight for Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. James, St. Mary Parish, southern Tangipahoa and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Temperatures of 28-32 degrees are expected possibly killing crops and other sensitive vegetation. A *HARD FREEZE WARNING*... more »
  • Wednesday PM Forecast: several nights in the 30s ahead Play Video

    November 16, 2022 4:31 PM

    The first freeze of the season is possible before the week is over. The chilly air mass will stay beyond that, and even be reinforced by a weak front on Saturday. Next 24 Hours: We will enter another night with mainly cloudy skies through some breaks may occur late... more »
  • Forecast: hard freeze expected again Sunday morning Play Video

    January 21, 2022 5:39 PM

    The coldest temperatures so far this winter season are expected over the next two nights. The National Weather Service has issued a HARD FREEZE WARNING from 11pm to 9am for the entire viewing area except St. Mary Parish. Temperatures could reach as low as 24 degrees. Frost and freeze conditions... more »
  • DOTD focused on bridges ahead of potential for ice Play Video

    January 20, 2022 9:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews with the Department of Transportation and Development canvassed the Huey P. Long Bridge Thursday afternoon to pre-treat potential areas of concern with isolated ice possible overnight. "Mainly the Mississippi river crossings, we're spraying brine, saltwater," spokesman Rodney Mallett said. "We're not putting down salt. Once... more »
  • Monday PM Forecast: another freezing night Play Video

    January 3, 2022 6:06 PM

    Remarkable that just two days after concluding our warmest December on record in the Baton Rouge area, we registered our first freeze of the season. This was the second latest first freeze of the season since 1935. A FREEZE WARNING is in place from 10pm Monday – 10am Tuesday... more »
  • Family of 11-year-old who died in Texas deep freeze files $100M suit against power companies

    February 22, 2021 1:34 PM

    HOUSTON - The family of a child who allegedly suffered hypothermia and died when their mobile home lost power during a historic cold snap last week is now suing Entergy and Electric Reliability Council of Texas. The mother of 11-year-old Cristian Pineda filed the $100 million wrongful death lawsuit... more »
  • Boil water advisory lifted for residents in Roseland

    February 20, 2021 3:52 PM

    ROSELAND - The Town of Roseland announced on Saturday that the boil water advisory has been lifted. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health’s investigation of the town’s water system has been completed and has deemed the... more »
  • Officials say many roads still icy, motorists urged to avoid driving if possible

    February 19, 2021 9:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - State officials urged motorists to avoid getting behind the wheel if possible on Friday (Feb. 19) morning, due to the high chance of encountering ice on certain major roadways. The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) issued a news release Friday morning, stating, "The Louisiana Department... more »
  • Strawberry farmers brace themselves for more freezing weather Play Video

    February 18, 2021 9:46 PM

    AMITE CITY - Strawberry farms across the state are dealing with the harsh effects of this week's winter storm, and with even more frigid weather on its way, farmers are doing everything they can to save their crops. "This is terrible weather. We need it to be seventy degrees... more »
  • DOTD urges continued caution, warns of refreezing of roads, bridges Play Video

    February 15, 2021 10:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisianans mostly stayed home or stayed careful during Monday's ice storm, and officials hope to see that again Tuesday. The few travelers who braved the frigid temperatures and icy roads Monday did so at a glacial pace, being careful of slick, icy spots. The Department of... more »
  • West Feliciana preparing for ice on the roads on Monday Play Video

    February 14, 2021 10:37 PM

    ST, FRANCISVILLE - The Audubon Bridge, between St. Francisville and New Roads has already been shutdown due to expecting freezing temperatures on Monday. With ice sickles forming and temperatures dropping this is an indication of what's to come. Crews have already sanded the smaller bridges trying to... more »
  • Freeze Warning into Saturday morning, warming trend after Play Video

    December 25, 2020 10:51 PM

    Expect the cold air to continue a little longer with a FREEZE WARNING in place for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area, except St. Mary Parish, until 8am Saturday. Pike County is under a HARD FREEZE WARNING where temperatures could go as low as 24. The Next 24 Hours:... more »
  • Overnight showers followed by reinforcing chill Play Video

    December 15, 2020 5:57 PM

    A couple of fast moving frontal systems are expected through the weekend. Due to that, another freeze could be racked up in Baton Rouge. The Next 24 Hours: A low pressure system and cold front will move through overnight with periods of rain and possibly some embedded rumbles of... more »
  • More frosty mornings and a period of showers ahead Play Video

    December 1, 2020 6:54 PM

    Tuesday morning marked the beginning of climatological winter and coincidentally the first freeze of the season. This came only one week beyond the “average” first freeze date of November 24. Baton Rouge nipped 30 degrees just prior to sunrise. While no more freezes are foreseen in the 7-Day Forecast, there... more »
  • Coldest night since late Feb. is ahead, showers return Wed. Play Video

    November 30, 2020 6:42 PM

    A *FREEZE WARNING* is in effect from 10pm Monday until 8am Tuesday. Since this will be the first freeze of the winter, use this time as a reminder to cover or move sensitive vegetation, make sure pets have a warm place to go and help anyone you know without access... more »
  • WEATHER ALERT for fifth freeze of the winter tonight Play Video

    January 20, 2020 7:21 AM

    A large area of cold Canadian high pressure will dominate the weather patter over the next three days and cooler air has fully spread over the southeastern United States. Overnight low temperatures will hover near freezing with tonight's low being the coldest of the week. A freeze warning was... more »
  • Quiet stretch of weather, frosty nights possible Play Video

    November 15, 2019 7:12 AM

    A broad area of high pressure will dominate the region through Saturday. High pressure usually means sunny skies, but also clear skies overnight. As a result, warmth from the day easily escapes into the atmosphere at night. These conditions will lead to some frosty morning in the Capital Area. ... more »
  • Record lows smashed, chill to hang around Play Video

    November 13, 2019 7:41 AM

    The next shot at showers will come Thursday. Then, gradual temperature moderation is expected through the weekend. On Tuesday, a record low of 28 degrees was set at Baton Rouge Metro Airport, just before midnight Wednesday. The old record was 30 degrees set back in 1950. Additionally, the Wednesday morning... more »
  • Low wind chills, freezing temperatures on the way Play Video

    November 11, 2019 7:28 AM

    A strong cold front will move into the local area Monday night. Tuesday will be blustery and cold followed by the first freeze of the season on Wednesday morning. A freeze warning was issued for the Baton Rouge area until Wednesday morning. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight:... more »
  • Layer up, winds to nip through another freeze Wednesday Play Video

    March 5, 2019 7:09 AM

    Temperatures will be anything but fat on Tuesday as numbers will stay below average through Thursday morning. Fortunately, all parades can expect dry conditions. That was not the case on Monday evening. An unexpected batch of showers, occasionally mixed with sleet, zipped through southeast Louisiana and... more »
  • Another freeze after the weekend Play Video

    January 25, 2019 6:35 AM

    A weak cold front will zip through the area on Friday to reinforce the cool air mass. The weekend is looking dry, but there could be a few clouds. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Mostly sunny skies will continue on Friday, with high temperatures just a touch warmer... more »
  • Returning clouds, showers come just beyond the freeze Play Video

    December 11, 2018 7:10 AM

    After a freezing start, sunshine and shifting winds will begin a pattern of moderating temperatures through midweek. The next cold front will deliver active weather on Thursday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Tuesday morning temperatures bottomed out in the upper 20s for the first time since January 19!... more »
  • Chilly and quiet until late week Play Video

    December 10, 2018 7:20 AM

    An area of high pressure will dictate fair weather through Midweek. Once that system moves east, milder temperature and moisture will preclude the next chance for rain. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Clouds will finally push east of the region by afternoon. Sunny skies will dominate the day,... more »
  • Freeze possible overnight, moderating temps to follow Play Video

    November 26, 2018 7:19 AM

    Cool and quiet weather will last through mid-week. A quick turnaround though will have mild temperatures and storms back by the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: High pressure behind the front that passed on Sunday will provide clearing skies and much cooler temperatures. Highs confined to the... more »
  • First freeze of the season expected, remember the P's Play Video

    November 14, 2018 6:51 AM

    Cold, dry conditions will round out the week. Outdoor plans get a green light and a jacket this weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Strong northerly winds will overcome any sunshine on Wednesday and keep high temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. With 5-10mph winds, the chill... more »
  • Strong push of cold air to bring wind chill, season's first freeze Play Video

    November 13, 2018 7:20 AM

    A cold front has cleared the area. Clouds and showers will linger while the coldest air so far this season surges toward the Gulf Coast. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Showers are expected to linger well into the morning hours of Tuesday, with cloud cover remaining stubborn through... more »
  • More rain then chilly, first freeze possible in the 7-Day Play Video

    November 8, 2018 7:06 AM

    While the weather remains unsettled to close the week, your attention may be drawn to a pair of cold fronts that will bring strikingly colder temperatures. The first freeze of the season is in the realm of possibility. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Cloud cover will be steadfast... more »
  • Have we had our last freeze?

    February 17, 2018 7:21 PM

    Can I plant my garden? That has been a popular question coming into the WBRZ Weather Team via email, Facebook and Twitter over the last week. Of course, the answer hinges on a forecast that stretches beyond the standard next 7-Days and one known to be beyond the reliable bounds... more »
  • Specific Ascension water customers under boil order

    January 18, 2018 6:32 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – A boil order was issued Thursday evening for certain customers of the Ascension Consolidated Utilities District 1 but receive water from Assumption Parish. A drop in water pressure in Assumption triggered the order. Water pressure dropped as a result of a large number of water line breaks... more »
  • Pipe unwrapping time after a weekend thaw Play Video

    January 5, 2018 6:47 AM

    After a seventh straight freeze on Saturday morning, southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi temperatures will begin to moderate. No additional major cold air outbreaks are seen in the 7-Day forecast. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: This frigid week will conclude with another afternoon of with highs in the... more »
  • Deep freeze affecting natural gas supply to subdivision Play Video

    January 4, 2018 6:20 PM

    WALKER - Imagine waking up and having no heat. It's happening in the Woodland Crossing Subdivision in Walker and dozens of households are being affected. Residents say it's happening in the middle of the night. Walker Gas & Water tell 2 On Your Side it's known about the issue... more »
  • Frigid nights, clear afternoons leading into the weekend Play Video

    January 4, 2018 6:48 AM

    With nine, including Thursday morning, the Baton Rouge area has now registered more freezes so far this winter then all of last winter, which had seven. The latest freeze ever recorded at Metro Airport in Baton Rouge came on April 13, 1940. Freezing temperatures are also expected on Friday and... more »

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