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Thursday PM Forecast: onshore winds to ramp up humidity
April 25, 2024 4:56 PM
Over the next three days, warmth will continue with increasing humidity on the heels of southeast winds. Those winds could gust over 30mph at times. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will start to spill into the area overnight. With a southeast wind of 5-10mph, it will be difficult for temperatures... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Transitioning to a more prolonged warm stretch Play Video
April 23, 2024 4:16 PM
The capital area is saying goodbye to the cool pattern. A transition to a warmer pattern has already begun, and doesn't show many signs of letting up. Tonight & Tomorrow: The chilliest night of the week has already come and gone. Temperatures will trend in a warmer direction on... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Jackets needed to start week, Flirting with record highs by weekend Play Video
April 22, 2024 6:45 AM
The new week brings a quick relief from the warm temperatures. Crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons will quickly be replaced by above average warmth by the end of the week. Rain will be hard to come by over the 7 days. Today & Tonight: Grab your jackets! Morning lows... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: A few chilly mornings; another warmup lurks Play Video
April 21, 2024 6:59 PM
Cool and dry conditions hang around for a few more days. This stretch of nicer weather quickly comes to a close, however. A more prolonged stretch of warm and muggy conditions arrives by mid to late week. Tonight & Tomorrow: The capital area was able to enjoy a cooler... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: Warm and muggy air remains in spite of clouds Play Video
April 15, 2024 2:16 PM
A warm and muggy pattern makes its presence known this week, though its stay is not permanent. It may take a while to get here, but the Storm Station is tracking our next cold front. This will deliver rain and cooler weather. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies turn mostly cloudy... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Slowly cranking up the heat and humidity Play Video
April 14, 2024 5:09 PM
Expect a gradual rise in heat and humidity as we navigate the upcoming workweek. Relief from this pattern eventually arrives in the form of a cold front, but it will take a while for the front to get here. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will be largely free of clouds... more » -
Sunday AM Forecast: Steady ramp up in temperatures, also humidity Play Video
April 14, 2024 10:32 AM
Quiet weather continues to dominate as we cap off the weekend. Changes will be slow and steady into next week. Humidity will gradually rise, and by the end of the week, highs flirt with the 90° mark. Today & Tonight: A few passing clouds will be about the only... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Clouds continue to build, storm chances follow Play Video
April 6, 2024 6:03 PM
Cloud cover continues to build through the remainder of the weekend, spilling over into next week. Storm chances also climb, with our most impactful weather day arriving closer to midweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: High clouds made their presence known on Saturday. More high clouds envelop the region on Saturday... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Spring weather returns today, Lack of rain through weekend Play Video
April 3, 2024 6:41 AM
Grab your sunglasses! Clouds exit early Wednesday and will not make a return until the weekend. Cool mornings and pleasant afternoons can be expected through the end of the week. Today & Tonight: As a cold front continues east early Wednesday morning, breezy northerly winds between 10-20 mph with... 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 » -
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 » -
Sunday PM Forecast: A big cooldown looking likely late this week Play Video
October 1, 2023 6:56 PM
After a weekend with highs running about 10° above average (and even breaking a record on Saturday), temperatures will steadily decline over the upcoming week. That steady drop in temperatures will be followed by a more dramatic cooldown into next weekend as our first fall cold front arrives. Tonight... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Dry air flushes out our storm chances Play Video
September 26, 2023 4:29 PM
Many had to dodge storms for another afternoon on Tuesday. This time, the metro area was a little luckier in terms of rainfall. However, our luck runs out in the days to come as moisture slowly but surely fades away. Tonight & Tomorrow : The isolated storms from Tuesday... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: will feel returning moisture, but most won't see it Play Video
September 20, 2023 5:06 PM
Humidity will begin to creep back up over the next several days. Despite this uptick in moisture, rain will remain hard to find. Tonight & Tomorrow : Another night of mostly clear skies is ahead. Though slightly warmer than previous nights, low temperatures may just break the 70 degree... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: Dry for the remainder of the work week Play Video
September 18, 2023 4:37 PM
Rain chances are very unlikely over the next 7 days which will not help our current drought status. Humidity will also be low. There is a conditional concern for fire danger as we experience the very dry conditions over the next week. An * AIR QUALITY ALERT *... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Dry, comfortable, and warm to start the workweek Play Video
September 17, 2023 6:04 PM
Low humidity arrived on Sunday, and it will stick around into next week. Although the air will have a more comfortable feel, rain chances will be hard to come by as a result. Tonight & Tomorrow : The lower humidity remains on Sunday night. We’ll see clear skies overnight... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Extremely dry conditions for the next several days Play Video
September 16, 2023 5:15 PM
Dry air is now starting to enter the area and it is expected to stick around for several days. This will lower humidity and also keep rain chances near zero. Tonight & Tomorrow : Tonight, there will be some clouds early but these are expected to clear out by... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Lower humidity arrives this weekend Play Video
September 15, 2023 6:45 PM
We’ve dealt with the all too familiar humidity for most of this week. However, another shot of dry air is soon to arrive. Low humidity moves in over the weekend, and that will reduce rain chances into next week. Tonight & Tomorrow : Some clouds will linger on Friday... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: The humidity continues to fuel more storms Play Video
September 13, 2023 6:14 PM
A cold front slid into the area on Wednesday, leading to the development of afternoon showers and storms. Although the front dissipates in the coming days, storm chances don’t necessarily go away. Tonight & Tomorrow : The front continues to meander southward on Wednesday evening. Even so, the... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Dry the next couple of days, rain chances increase by the middle of the week Play Video
September 10, 2023 11:28 AM
Dry air will stay in the area the next couple of days which will keep humidity and rain chances low. This pattern will start to change by the middle of next week as moisture will start to enter the area. Tonight & Tomorrow: Tonight, we will drop down into... more » -
Sunday AM Forecast: Dry the next couple of days before moisture returns by the middle of the week Play Video
September 9, 2023 9:49 PM
Dry air will stay in the area the next couple of days which will keep humidity and rain chances low. Moisture is set to return by the middle of the week which will increase humidity and rain chances. Today & Tonight: Today will be a very similar day to... more » -
Saturday AM Forecast: Dry conditions set to persist through the middle of next week Play Video
September 8, 2023 3:46 PM
Dry air will be filtering into the area and will significantly lower humidity. These conditions are set to continue till around the middle of next week. Today & Tonight: Expect drastically different conditions today as compared to what we saw yesterday as that dry air really begins to filter... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Dry air returns just in time for LSU and Southern football Play Video
September 8, 2023 1:50 PM
Dry air will be filtering into the area and will significantly lower humidity into the weekend. This will be just in time for LSU and Southern football which will make the games very enjoyable to watch. Tonight & Tomorrow: A low in the lower 70s can be expected overnight... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: Lower humidity levels on the way Play Video
September 8, 2023 6:34 AM
Isolated thunderstorms are possible today as a weak cold front moves through the area. The front will bring dry air behind it resulting in a much drier weekend ahead. Today & Tonight: Another hot and humid day to start off your weekend. Isolated storms can be expected throughout the... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: more 100s possible, Lee likely to be powerful hurricane in Atlantic Play Video
September 5, 2023 4:40 PM
We will ride through the rest of the shortened workweek with hot temperatures and minimal rain. A weak front will move in for the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: A couple of showers flared up on Tuesday afternoon but will fall apart into the evening hours. Low temperatures will stay... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: steam and shower chances continue Play Video
September 3, 2023 11:07 PM
Scattered rain coverage will be possible tomorrow as the atmosphere moistens and becomes more unstable. Drier conditions with lower humidity will then take place starting on Tuesday, and last through the end of the week. Today & Tonight: For Labor Day, the atmosphere will moisten up even more than... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Isolated showers tomorrow will give way to potentially greater rain coverage by Monday Play Video
September 2, 2023 11:15 AM
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible tomorrow afternoon and evening but most will stay dry. The atmosphere looks to be even more unstable by Monday warranting a greater coverage of rainfall. Tonight and Tomorrow: Tonight, we will get into the upper 70's with the chance of a spotty shower mainly... more » -
Saturday AM Forecast: Isolated showers the next 3 days will give way to drier conditions by the middle of next week Play Video
September 1, 2023 9:49 PM
Isolated rain coverage will be possible the next three days. As of right now, Monday looks to be the best day in terms of rainfall, and rain coverage might need to be bumped up. Today and Tonight: Moisture will start to increase as an upper level disturbance makes its... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Rain coverage increasing the next three days, drier by middle of next week
September 1, 2023 6:40 PM
Isolated rain coverage will be in the forecast for each of the next three days. Dry air looks to return back into the area on Wednesday which will lower humidity and rain chances. Today and Tonight: Tonight, we will get into the upper 70's and spotty showers will be... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: Spotty showers today, greater coverage starting tomorrow Play Video
August 31, 2023 7:43 PM
Rain coverage and humidity will be on the rise starting today. This will only increase over the weekend and the beginning of next week. Today and Tonight: Humidity is going to return to the area once again starting today. With that added moisture, some spotty showers/thunderstorms will be possible... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Humidity and rain chances returning Friday, continuing into the weekend Play Video
August 31, 2023 5:52 PM
After a much needed break from the humidity, it will return once again starting tomorrow. Rain chances will increase as well, and it will max out over the weekend. Today and Tonight: Tonight, any lingering clouds will clear out, and we will drop to a comfortable 74 degrees. Tomorrow,... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Dry again today, humidity and rain chances increase by the weekend Play Video
August 30, 2023 10:35 PM
Dry conditions and break from humidity will continue today. Rain chances look to be on the rise starting on Friday, and then continuing into the weekend. Today and Tonight: Humidity will be down once again and highs will top out around 97 degrees. Cloud cover will be minimal and... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Excessive rain possible tomorrow before noticeably lower temperatures Play Video
August 27, 2023 11:37 AM
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will be possible tomorrow. Humidity and temperatures will be much lower by the middle of next week. An ***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*** is in effect until 4pm tomorrow for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: steamy start but slight relief possible this week Play Video
August 13, 2023 6:24 PM
This is the 23rd morning that we have hit 80-degrees or above for the overnight low, and this trend looks to continue though the week. The dangerous heat will stick around to begin the new week. However, a weak front will offer a few showers and slightly less humidity during... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: stay hydrated during another weekend of excessive heat Play Video
August 11, 2023 5:57 PM
It was another record warm morning at 83 degrees, this time just for the date and not all-time. Dangerous heat will continue this weekend. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING will be in effect Saturday from 11am to 7pm for the entire Storm Station Forecast Area. Dangerously hot conditions with heat... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: heat streak unlikely to let up, trending dry
August 7, 2023 6:10 PM
As last week wrapped up, there were glimpses of hope for a little better chance of rain and slightly less afternoon heat early this week. However, those signals have lessened and triple digits will remain a possibility each day while precipitation is at a minimum. An *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: streak of 100s, scorching heat continues Play Video
August 1, 2023 4:16 PM
As the heat continued, fewer showers and thunderstorms popped on Tuesday. However, there may be some better coverage in cooling rainfall again on Wednesday. An *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING* is in effect from 10am - 7pm Wednesday for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: not done yet, but rain relief is in sight Play Video
July 20, 2023 5:50 PM
The 10 th consecutive day with a heat advisory is ahead. Rain is on tap for parts of the weekend to break the spell. A *HEAT ADVISORY* will be in effect on Friday from 12pm - 7pm for all of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Heat index values up... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: heat and drier conditions continue Play Video
July 19, 2023 5:49 PM
Searing heat will stay the story as the Capital Area goes into a heat advisory for the 9 th straight day. The first sign of rain relief shows up by the weekend. A *HEAT ADVISORY* will be in effect on Wednesday from 12pm - 7pm for all of southeast... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: moving into the 8th straight day with a heat advisory Play Video
July 18, 2023 5:51 PM
Searing heat will stay the story as the Capital Area goes into a heat advisory for the 8 th straight day. The first sign of rain relief shows up by the weekend. A *HEAT ADVISORY* will be in effect on Wednesday from 12pm - 7pm for all of southeast... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: dome of hot air to build over Capital Area Play Video
July 17, 2023 4:36 PM
No shocker here… the high heat will continue all week long. Any showers and thunderstorms will be unlikely. A *HEAT ADVISORY* will be in effect on Tuesday from 12pm - 7pm for all of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Heat index values up to 112 may cause heat illnesses... more » -
Beat the heat, stay safe outdoors this weekend Play Video
July 14, 2023 4:39 PM
Heat will remain the main weather story for the foreseeable future. The best chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms will come on Sunday and Monday. A *HEAT ADVISORY* will be in effect on Saturday from 10am - 8pm for all of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Heat index values... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: triple digit heat indices roll into the weekend Play Video
July 13, 2023 6:31 PM
Heat will remain the main weather story for the foreseeable future. One forecast update brings attention to an increasing chance for a few showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. A *HEAT ADVSIORY* will be in effect on Friday from 10am - 8pm for all of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi.... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: daily heat alerts likely Play Video
July 12, 2023 6:51 PM
On Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms very clearly trended fewer and farther between with most of the action staying east of the Metro Area. For this reason, serious heat is a growing concern and will be for the next several days. A *HEAT ADVSIORY* will be in effect on Thursday... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: slow transition from standard to steamy Play Video
June 21, 2023 5:59 PM
A weak front will meander around the area through the end of the workweek. This will serve as a trigger for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Higher heat comes back later in the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a partly cloudy and quiet night. Any spotty showers... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Warm and Humid Overnight, Excessive Heat Remains Sunday Play Video
June 16, 2023 6:46 PM
Tonight & Tomorrow: Thunderstorm activity will calm down in the overnight hours and thanks to the rain-cooled air from the earlier t-storms, we should experience a much better night with temps cooling a bit quicker. No rain is expected overnight as temperatures settle into the upper 70s and near 80... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: crank the heat up even more into the weekend Play Video
June 15, 2023 6:36 PM
An *EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH* has been issued all of southeast Louisiana on Friday. This means the heat could be even more extreme than what has been felt over the last few days. Heat index values over 113 degrees are possible. Hot temperatures and high humidity combined may cause heat illnesses... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: triple digit heat indices next several afternoons Play Video
June 14, 2023 5:59 PM
A *HEAT ADVISORY* is in effect for all of southeast Louisiana on Thursday and will likely be extended over the next several days. Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: steam and only spotty showers over the weekend Play Video
May 12, 2023 6:01 PM
A very summerlike weekend is ahead. After the first 90° high temperature of the year was recorded on Thursday, we will stack up several more over the next seven days. Tonight & Tomorrow: Pop up showers and thunderstorms will fizzle into the evening hours. Beyond that, expect some clearing... more » -
Inside The Weather: Dew Point versus Humidity Play Video
May 10, 2023 6:07 PM
Have you ever noticed weather forecasters reference dew points way more often than humidity? There is a reason for that, one of these is a very misleading term. Storm Station Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus explains in the associated video. For more Inside The Weather, CLICK HERE... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: add humidity and showers to the warm weather pattern Play Video
May 4, 2023 5:42 PM
The new season of our favorite program, “Louisiana summers” premieres this weekend in the Capital Area. Warmth, humidity and showers are all back in the forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will thicken overnight and so will the air! Onshore, southeast winds will increase humidity and cause low temperatures to... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: heat dominates until widespread storms return Thursday Play Video
August 16, 2022 5:40 PM
While a stray shower or thunderstorm is still possible, heat will continue to be the main weather story on Wednesday. An approaching front will reintroduce much higher rain coverage to end the week. Next 24 Hours: Any clouds from the day will quickly diminish overnight. Southwest winds of 5mph... more » -
HEAT ADVISORY Tuesday, rain increases later in the week Play Video
August 15, 2022 5:47 PM
In August, we often say it is either storms or heat. For the next day or so, it is heat. A HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect from 10am 7pm Tuesday across the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area, except St. Mary Parish. Heat index values of 108 to 112... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: storms again Friday, little less action this weekend Play Video
July 28, 2022 6:10 PM
The seemingly endless routine of early sun and late thunderstorms will continue. Remember the positive to the repetition—in July and August, really the only alternative is interference from the tropics, so repetitive doesn’t sound that bad! CHECK IT OUT: a tropical funnel was seen in #BatonRouge on... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: weekend shower count down, heat up Play Video
July 22, 2022 4:46 PM
An upper level ridge of high pressure will firmly overtake the region this weekend and lead to hot, humid days with low coverage in any showers or thunderstorms. With high temperatures in the mid 90s and plenty of humidity, heat advisories may continue to be issued. Do not expect relief... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: pumping in that Gulf of Mexico humidity Play Video
July 20, 2022 5:53 PM
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from 11am - 7pm Thursday for the entire viewing area, except St. Mary Parish. The heat index or feels-like temperatures could exceed 108 degrees for several hours. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: triple digit heat index sticking around Play Video
July 19, 2022 5:33 PM
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from 11am - 7pm Wednesday for the entire viewing area, except St. Mary Parish. The heat index or feels-like temperatures could exceed 108 degrees for several hours. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check... more » -
HEAT ADVISORY Tuesday, possible several afternoons this week Play Video
July 18, 2022 6:06 PM
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from 12 - 7pm Tuesday for parishes and counties north of I-10. The heat index or feels-like temperatures could exceed 108 degrees for several hours. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on... more » -
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for Baton Rouge Metro Area on Friday
June 23, 2022 5:53 PM
On Friday, an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the I-10 Corridor from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. A HEAT ADVISORY will remain for all other parishes and counties. The EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING means heat index values will exceed 113 degrees. Extreme heat... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: highs move closer to century mark Play Video
June 22, 2022 5:38 PM
On Thursday, a HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area (except St. Mary Parish) from 10am to 7pm. Expect the feels-like temperatures to range from 108 to 112 degrees during the hottest part of the day. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: heat on repeat Play Video
June 17, 2022 5:55 PM
One of the hottest stretches in recent history is ahead. Temperatures are expected to top out in the upper 90s, very close to 100 degrees, for at least the next week. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for the WBRZ Weather Forecast Area from 10am - 7pm Saturday. A HEAT... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: saharan dust, low air quality and heat continue Play Video
June 14, 2022 6:07 PM
High heat and low air quality will be the story through most of this week. Temperatures could actually get hotter toward the end of the forecast period. Next 24 Hours: It is tough to cool down when days in the mid 90s turn into nights that stay in the... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: 80s to end the week Play Video
April 20, 2022 5:22 PM
Much more sunshine is expected over the next few days. High temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 80s to close out the workweek. Next 24 Hours: Southeast winds of 5-10mph will allow dew points (humidity) to increase tonight, there setting a higher mark for low temperatures, which... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: humidity, showers return tomorrow Play Video
October 19, 2021 6:52 PM
The fall feel will depart tonight. With returning humidity will come a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms for the middle of the week. Next 24 Hours: With a steady shift to southeast winds, humidity (dew point temperatures) will slowly climb overnight. Wednesday will begin quite a bit warmer... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: increased humidity brings pattern change to new week Play Video
September 27, 2021 6:10 PM
The humidity has made an unwelcome return to southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. With that moisture, rain is back in the forecast too. Next 24 Hours: The clouds that returned on Monday will stay in place overnight, for the most part. A spotty shower is possible but most of... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: heat continues, front to offer slight relief Play Video
September 1, 2021 5:47 PM
A cold front is still advertised for the area on Thursday. While a cold front by definition, the only significant changes expected are mainly dry afternoons and lower humidity. Temperatures will remain warm. Next 24 Hours: A band of showers and thunderstorms may stretch across the area this evening.... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: showers and humidity hold on ahead of weak front Play Video
August 31, 2021 6:39 PM
Showers remain in the forecast for two more days. A cold front, in definition only, will move into the region Thursday afternoon and then provide a bit drier conditions. Next 24 Hours: Overnight, skies will be partly cloudy with low temperatures slipping into the mid 70s. Wednesday will see... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: showers increase this week, lots to watch in tropics Play Video
August 23, 2021 5:26 PM
The National Weather Service will maintain a HEAT ADVISORY across the forecast area (except St. Mary Parish) for one more day. By the middle of the week, afternoon showers and thunderstorms should increase in number to spell relief. Next 24 Hours: Another warm, muggy and uncomfortable... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: hot weekend, Henri targets New England Play Video
August 20, 2021 6:23 PM
A hot weekend is ahead. That is the forecast. Next 24 Hours: A clear, muggy night is ahead with low temperatures struggling to ease into the mid 70s. Much like Friday, Saturday will be hot and steamy—perhaps a few degrees warmer in many neighborhoods. Expect high temperatures in the... more » -
Tuesday PM Weather: blocking the tropics but bringing the heat Play Video
August 17, 2021 5:57 PM
There are two named storms in the Atlantic Basin, but neither poses a threat to our area. Heat will be a growing story into the weekend. The Tropics: As of 4pm Tuesday, Tropical Storm Grace was near the northwest coast of Jamaica with maximum sustained winds at 50mph and... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: rinsing off, repeating daily, watching Fred Play Video
August 11, 2021 6:02 PM
The weather doldrums continue. At least, Tropical Storm Fred is still not expected to directly affect the local area. The Tropics: As of 4pm Wednesday, Tropical Storm Fred was moving west-northwest at 15mph over the Dominican Republic with maximum winds of 40mph. Fred will continue on the same general... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: humidity climbs over the weekend Play Video
August 6, 2021 5:12 PM
After one more morning in the 60s on Friday, a slow return of humidity has begun. With this, chances for showers and thunderstorms will work back into the forecast, though nothing extensive is expected. Next 24 Hours: Expect mainly clear skies overnight with calm winds. It is unlikely that... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: rain about to break for slightly lower humidity Play Video
August 3, 2021 6:09 PM
The threat for street and poor drainage flooding will end Tuesday evening as a weak cold front continues to crawl south across the viewing area. This front will not make any major changes, though drier afternoons and slightly less humid mornings are in store Wednesday and Thursday. Next 24... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: Heat Advisory remains to end the week Play Video
July 28, 2021 5:41 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a *HEAT ADVISORY* for the entire WBRZ Weather Forecast Area through the end of the week. With even higher air temperatures and steadily oppressive humidity expected over the weekend, the bulletins will likely be continued. As a reminder, stay hydrated and try to not... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: turning even hotter by weekend Play Video
July 27, 2021 5:23 PM
TUESDAY 7:30PM UPDATE: Chief Meteorologist @DrJoshWX with an update on the FLASH FLOOD WARNING in place across parts of #BatonRouge . The full forecast is available right, here: https://t.co/gahuyNzhsg pic.twitter.com/IHS8FzMyrK — WBRZ News (@WBRZ) July 28, 2021 The number of showers and... more » -
Sunday Evening Forecast: steam continues, few more showers this week Play Video
July 25, 2021 10:13 AM
While achieving official advisory criteria has been a challenge over the last few days, it is important to be aware of the recent ramp up in heat—our first taste this summer season. Cool down showers and thunderstorms will be the secondary story. Next 24 Hours: Unfortunately, in these warm... more » -
Not entirely dry, but a little less activity around on Wednesday Play Video
July 13, 2021 5:40 PM
Wednesday could offer a slight lull in the rainy pattern. However, the trend is for showers and thunderstorms to stay in the forecast, each day, through the 7 Day. Next 24 Hours: Any lingering showers will wane by 10pm. Low temperatures will then dip into the low 70s beneath... more » -
Into your weekend: fewer showers, higher heat Play Video
June 9, 2021 6:27 PM
The number of showers and thunderstorms should tick down each day through Saturday. In the absence of rain, afternoons will be sultry. Next 24 Hours: Isolated showers and thunderstorms will quickly diminish after sunset. Skies should become mostly clear. Another muggy overnight is expected with low temperatures in the... more » -
Front to bring rain, big changes into Memorial Day Weekend Play Video
May 27, 2021 6:44 PM
A cold front will move into the area on Friday returning the chance for organized showers and thunderstorms. After clearing the coast by Sunday, some nice changes are in store. Next 24 Hours: Overnight should remain quiet and muggy with mostly clear skies and low temperatures in the low... more » -
Humidity, storm chances to slowly return
September 7, 2020 6:50 PM
So much for that cold front that was pegged to arrive at the end of this week. Two new storms have been named in the Atlantic Basin. The Next 24 Hours: One more somewhat comfortable night is ahead. Low temperatures will dip into the low 70s beneath mainly clear... more »