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Balin Rogers- Meteorologist
August 17, 2023 6:18 PM
Balin Rogers grew up in Denham Springs, Louisiana, where he became very accustomed to the wild Louisiana weather. He has always loved the weather ever since he was a kid. One of his earliest memories was looking out of a window as Hurricane Katrina passed. This passion for weather led... more » -
Restore Louisiana assistance deadline Tuesday; representatives say phones busy, try online
August 1, 2023 11:11 AM
The deadline to apply for the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program is Tuesday, Aug. 1, and the hotline is experiencing a high volume of calls. The program is designed to provide financial assistance to those affected Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Ida, or the May 2021 severe storms. The deadline is... more » -
World Meteorological Organization retires two hurricane names from 2022 Play Video
March 29, 2023 6:00 PM
San Jose, Costa Rica - The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Hurricane Committee has retired Fiona and Ian from the rotating lists of Atlantic tropical cyclone names because of the death and destruction they caused in Central America, the Caribbean, the United States, and Canada. Farrah will be used to... more » -
DEMCO helps Florida get the lights back on after hurricane Play Video
October 3, 2022 4:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana co-op crews are assisting other co-ops in Florida. Fifteen DEMCO team members left late last week making their way to areas that took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian. The goal is to get the lights turned back on as soon as possible. "We... more » -
Hurricane Andrew: 30 years later - watch the Storm Station special here Play Video
August 24, 2022 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Three decades after Hurricane Andrew devastated parts of Louisiana and Florida, WBRZ commemorated the historic storm with "Hurricane Andrew: 30 Years Later." The half-hour special premiered on Thursday and featured rare footage of the storm taken straight from the WBRZ archives, as well as an inside... more » -
Hurricane Ida damage still evident on a golf course in lower Livingston Parish months later Play Video
May 26, 2022 8:10 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - At Carter Plantation, a golf course in lower Livingston parish, remnants of Hurricane Ida are still visible. "I went through Katrina and Gustav and the amount of tree damage and wind damage that we took during Ida was even worse than those two hurricanes," Adam Russell,... more » -
Education commission to equip school systems with tools for hurricane preparedness Play Video
January 31, 2022 2:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - In the last few years, Louisiana has faced several significant weather events. Right now, there isn't a plan for school leaders to follow in the event disaster strikes. It's why Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says a committee has been formed to develop one.... more » -
As Payton steps aside, winningest Saints coach reflects on 2006, post-Katrina season Play Video
January 25, 2022 11:14 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Saints Head Coach Sean Payton arrived in New Orleans at one of its lowest points, when the city and its residents had been brought to their knees by Hurricane Katrina. In that first season back in the Superdome, Payton slowly learned how crucial the team was to... more » -
As playoffs continue, St. James Wildcats provide season of optimism for storm-battered region Play Video
November 18, 2021 11:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - As temperatures dropped Thursday night, fans of the St. James Wildcats stirred pots of gumbo and jambalaya and moved to music wafting from speakers ahead of the school's playoff game versus Madison Prep. Even before taking the field, the team and its fans had plenty to... more » -
Committee questions state over handling of nursing home evacuations Play Video
September 24, 2021 6:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - New rules are being discussed for how emergency evacuations for nursing home facilities are handled. That's after a disastrous evacuation before Hurricane Ida that stranded more than 800 people in a warehouse ill-equipped to properly care for the residents. At least five have died from the experience.... more » -
Storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida continue in Livingston Parish Play Video
September 21, 2021 8:33 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - On Tuesday morning cleanup from Hurricane Ida continues in Livingston Parish. Over the last three weeks, significant progress has been made in removing downed trees from roadways and restoring power to the area. As of Tuesday morning, .2 percent of utility customers in the Parish... more » -
Final Livingston Parish school set to reopen Monday
September 17, 2021 4:45 PM
The final school in Livingston Parish that remained closed following Hurricane Ida's landfall will reopen next week. According to Superintendent Joe Murphy, power has been restored to the Maurepas School campus, allowing the school to reopen to employees on Monday (Sept. 20) and students on Tuesday (Sept. 21). ... more » -
Birds found with oil on them following Hurricane Ida are rehabilitated and released
September 17, 2021 1:11 PM
Two birds who were found covered in oil following Hurricane Ida have been rehabilitated and released by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. They are among dozens found at a Belle Chasse refinery in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The birds were released at the Bayou... more » -
Tangipahoa & Ascension Parishes lift curfew and burn ban following Hurricane Ida
September 17, 2021 12:34 PM
The burn ban and nightly curfew has been lifted in Tangipahoa and Ascension Parishes following Hurricane Ida's landfall. In Tangipahoa Parish, o fficials say the only Hurricane Ida-related restriction still in place involves recreational traffic on local waterways. High water from Hurricane Nicholas and continued issues with Ida-related debris... more » -
After brief pause thanks to Nicholas, East Baton Rouge debris removal resumes Play Video
September 16, 2021 11:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - After two days of rain curtailed debris pickup, either substantially or completely, crews were back at it again Thursday. "Given the rain event, we're only a day or two behind," Darryl Gissel, chief administrative officer for the city-parish, said. "We were fortunate with this last storm... more » -
Crews using new 'aqua gator' to clear storm debris out of local waterways Play Video
September 16, 2021 6:29 PM
DONALDSONVILLE - Crews who are working to clean storm debris out of clogged waterways across Ascension Parish are using a new tool that gets the job done quicker. It's called the "Aqua-Gator" and it's only a month old. The machine allows them to easily lift fallen trees, cut them,... more » -
Baton Rouge bracing for more rain Thursday after withstanding effects of Ida, Nicholas Play Video
September 16, 2021 6:48 AM
BATON ROUGE - Early Thursday morning, energy providers in south Louisiana are reporting over 53,000 power outages. Lafourche stands out as the Parish with the leading number of outages, where over 22,000 remain in the dark. Most of East Baton Rouge (EBR) Parish has power, with the exception... more » -
WATCH: Albany street flooded from overnight showers Play Video
September 15, 2021 4:01 PM
ALBANY - Streets flooded overnight as showers from Nicholas dumped a radar-estimated six to eight inches of rain in the area overnight. By Wednesday afternoon, Wagner Road was mostly underwater and only passable by trucks or higher vehicles. Schools in the area closed Wednesday for inclement weather. Nicholas... more » -
St. Mary Parish schools to dismiss early due to Hurricane Nicholas
September 14, 2021 12:08 PM
St. Mary Parish Schools will close early on Tuesday, September 14th because of the potential of flash flooding from Hurricane Nicholas. Middle and high school students will dismiss students at 12:00 PM. while elementary schools will dismiss students at 12:30 PM. more » -
List of sandbag locations ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas
September 14, 2021 7:55 AM
Check below for a list of sandbag pick-up locations in south Louisiana ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas. This list will be updated as officials announce additional sites in and around the capital region. *** Ascension Parish *Unless otherwise indicated, locals will need to bring their own... more » -
White House approves emergency declaration for La. ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas
September 12, 2021 9:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - President Joe Biden approved Governor Edwards request for a federal emergency declaration Monday night ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas. Edwards officially made the request Monday ahead of the storm's potential impact in Louisiana. The storm system is expected to bring heavy rain to the area. ... more » -
Generator caused massive house fire early Friday
September 11, 2021 10:23 PM
DULAC - A massive fire destroyed an entire home in Dulac and investigators believe a generator started the blaze. WWL reported the Grand Caillou Fire Department said the fire started around 6 a.m. Friday on Murray Court. WWL said firefighters had to pump water from the nearby bayou... more » -
'Basically left to die': Neighbors say woman died after spending more than a week without power Play Video
September 9, 2021 6:22 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Some people are at their wits' end living through day 11 without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Linemen continue to work to connect nearly 30,000 people in our area. This week, 2 On Your Side has been getting emails from people about their... more » -
Lafitte fisherman says 'I've still got my life' after surviving 13 hours aboard capsized boat during Ida
September 8, 2021 10:02 AM
LAFITTE — As Norman Bouisse, an experienced shrimper from Jefferson Parish, stood amid the muddied and flood-damaged streets of the community he called home, he told WWL-TV , "All that can be replaced. I've still got my life. That's the main thing." Lafitte, an unincorporated South Louisiana community with... more » -
Ascension asking residents to report lingering power outages
September 7, 2021 5:20 PM
Ascension Parish officials are asking residents still being affected by outages to report ongoing outages in their area. Parish President Clint Cointment said on Tuesday that the parish government has set up an online form for Ascension residents to report areas still without power. That form can be found... more » -
26 dog and kittens saved during Hurricane Ida evacuation
September 3, 2021 4:27 PM
DERIDDER - The Humane Society of West Louisiana (HSWL) saved 26 animals found near Interstate I-10 during evacuation for Hurricane Ida. Louisiana State Police Troopers were alerted of motorists dropping off or losing their animals on the interstate between the DeRidder and Lake Charles exits. Troopers contacted the founder... more » -
Across Louisiana, just over 697,000 without power Friday morning Play Video
September 3, 2021 8:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - Before Ida completed its 3.5-day journey across the United States, the system pounded south Louisiana with destructive winds and brought extensive flooding to the New England area. Ida's 3.5 day journey across the U.S. From destructive winds & storm surge on the Gulf Coast, to... more » -
Amid severe flooding and with few options, NOLA officials dumped untreated sewage into Mississippi River
September 3, 2021 5:14 AM
NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Ida left the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board with an extensive problem that led to the decision to dump untreated sewage into the Mississippi River, WWL-TV reports. Before Ida made landfall, officials anticipated sewage issues and urged locals to cut their usage of wastewater.... more » -
Burn bans lifted for some parishes after Hurricane Ida
September 1, 2021 4:46 PM
The burn ban has been lifted in the following parishes following Hurricane Ida's landfall: Ascension Assumption East Baton Rouge East Feliciana Livingston Plaquemines Pointe Coupee St. Helena St. James St. Tammany Tangipahoa Washington ... more » -
Schools set reopening dates following Hurricane Ida Play Video
September 1, 2021 1:50 PM
School systems reopening: Ascension Parish (all campuses open starting Sept. 13) Assumption Parish (return Sept. 10) Baton Rouge Diocese (most schools return Sept. 7, see the full list here ) Central Community School System (return Sept. 7) City of Baker School System (return Sept. 7)... more » -
More than 100,000 EBR residents still without power Play Video
August 30, 2021 11:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - Monday evening, just under 110,000 Entergy customers and 24,000 Demco customers still had no power, more than 24 hours after Hurricane Ida passed through Baton Rouge. Energy crews are still surveying the damage they need to fix before actually fixing it. In River Bend, one... more » -
Few spared from widespread damage in Ascension Parish Play Video
August 30, 2021 11:18 PM
GONZALES - As Hurricane Ida, then a category three storm, barreled down on Ascension Parish Sunday, Richard Ruemker was fairly confident one of the oak trees in his yard would come crashing down. "I kept waiting for a tree to come through the house, honestly," Ruemker said. "I was... more » -
Demco: Nearly 100,000 without power; crews now working to restore power Play Video
August 30, 2021 9:51 AM
BATON ROUGE - Recovery efforts are unfolding in the capital region Monday morning. The efforts begin with power crews working to get electricity back on to the thousands who are in the dark as a result of Ida's devastating winds. WBRZ spoke with a Demco representative who provided... more » -
West Feliciana Parish authorities already performing initial assessments, clearing roadways Monday
August 30, 2021 9:21 AM
WEST FELICIANA - Authorities in West Feliciana Parish are hard at work the morning after Hurricane Ida cleared a path through the region late Sunday afternoon and on into the night. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies are using Monday morning to carry out initial assessments and... more » -
Ascension Parish waking up to structural damage, thousands of power outages Play Video
August 30, 2021 9:00 AM
ASCENSION PARISH - Damaging winds from Hurricane Ida left a mark on Ascension Parish. A Baskin-Robbins in Prairieville (17100 Airline Hwy)was decimated by storm winds overnight Sunday. An entire side of the building appeared to have been torn off by winds. This was one example of... more » -
A roof flies off, windows blown out at several medical facilities in south Louisiana
August 30, 2021 7:56 AM
In Jefferson, Terrebonne, and Lafourche Parishes, a number of medical facilities flooded and withstood wind damage while Hurricane Ida tore through south Louisiana overnight Sunday. According to KATC , the roof of a senior center called 'Metairie Tower Condo Complex' blew off and between 30 to 40 residents were... more » -
Firefighters respond to at least a dozen trees on homes in Central Play Video
August 30, 2021 2:24 AM
CENTRAL - Firefighters in part of East Baton Rouge Parish responded to a dozen 911 calls regarding trees on homes. Central Fire Department said the only injury happened on Ridge Road, where an elderly man was trapped inside a mobile home. Baton Rouge Fire Department helped remove the resident.... more » -
Tree falls on truck, narrowly misses people inside
August 29, 2021 11:57 PM
ALBANY - At least two people were in a silver truck right before a tree fell down and smashed the bed. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said the accident happened at the end of South Cafe Line Road in Albany. Ard added that the people who were in... more » -
New Orleans TV station loses part of roof during hurricane coverage
August 29, 2021 10:51 PM
METAIRIE - Staff at WGNO had to evacuate from their control room in the middle of live coverage as the roof of their building was ripped off by winds from Hurricane Ida. Tweets from anchors and reporters show rain leaking into their newsroom and falling ceiling tiles. The storm... more » -
Braithwaite levee overtopped in Plaquemines Parish Play Video
August 29, 2021 7:42 PM
BRAITHWAITE - In Plaquemines Parish, an emergency alert sent out early this evening by government officials told residents to evacuate and seek higher ground immediately. Anyone in the Braithwaite area between the parish line and White Ditch on the Eastbank, seek higher ground immediately. Officials say this comes... more » -
More than 80 New York first responders heading to Baton Rouge
August 29, 2021 4:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - More than 80 first responders from New York are on their way to the capital area to assist local authorities once Hurricane Ida passes. New York Police Department said on social media that the group of police officers, firefighters, emergency management officers and K9 units will... more » -
Full list of curfews issued across south Louisiana
August 29, 2021 12:02 PM
Throughout south Louisiana, curfews have been issued due to Hurricane Ida; a list of curfews can be found below: Ascension Parish No longer in effect. Assumption Parish No longer in effect. Baker No longer in effect. East Baton Rouge Parish No longer... more » -
Officials issue last minute warnings to avoid roadways, prepare for power outages Play Video
August 29, 2021 10:15 AM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana is preparing for Hurricane Ida to make landfall around 1 p.m. Sunday. JUST IN: The latest advisory for #Ida . Updates and your detailed local forecast at: https://t.co/Ck61O53rYN | #LaWX #MsWX pic.twitter.com/B8r9JOJOZu — WBRZ Weather (@WBRZweather) August 29, 2021 ... more » -
LSU Tigers arrive safely in Houston after evacuating from Baton Rouge
August 29, 2021 10:02 AM
HOUSTON, Texas - LSU's football team arrived safely in Houston Sunday morning. The team was among the hundreds of locals who evacuated Saturday night. Next Stop: Houston pic.twitter.com/L9fDn4XPJz — LSU Football (@LSUfootball) August 29, 2021 According to Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated, the... more » -
Across Terrebonne Parish, deserted streets mark the calm before Ida's arrival
August 29, 2021 8:23 AM
TERREBONNE PARISH - Hurricane Ida's path towards Louisiana continues early Sunday morning and local communities are bracing for impacts from the Category 4 storm. Poor weather conditions are expected to emerge Sunday and linger through Monday. Locals used Saturday to either evacuate or purchase supplies to facilitate their... more » -
Storm evacuations for parishes, communities in the Greater Baton Rouge area
August 28, 2021 10:40 AM
Stream WBRZ newscasts here See the WBRZ storm forecast here Assumption Parish Mandatory evacuation issued Saturday morning. Tangipahoa Parish Suggested evacuation for people south of Hwy. 22. St. Martin Parish Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Ida, St. Martin Parish President Chester... more » -
DOTD to change hours, suspend ferry service in Plaquemine due to Hurricane Ida
August 27, 2021 1:29 PM
PLAQUEMINE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced Friday that the Plaquemine ferry will have altered hours of operation on Saturday, August 28. The ferry will operate from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. After 12 noon Saturday, the ferry will be temporarily closed to secure... more » -
Full list of university/local government office reopenings
August 27, 2021 1:11 PM
Officials are announcing reopenings across multiple parishes as Louisiana responds to the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Check back regularly; we'll update this list as universities and other local entities announce closures. ************** Colleges/Universities: * Southeastern Louisiana University All locations of Southeastern will remain closed... more » -
Waitr offers Baton Rouge free delivery as locals prepare for hurricane
August 27, 2021 12:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - As Baton Rouge and surrounding areas monitor Tropical Storm Ida's progression towards Louisiana and make last-minute preparations, local businesses are offering residents what assistance they can. Waitr , for example is reducing the stress of obtaining food via delivery amid storm preparations. The company announced... more » -
Saints-Cardinals game canceled Saturday due to Hurricane Ida
August 27, 2021 10:57 AM
UPDATE: The Saints announced Friday that the game is canceled. UPDATE: due to the impending impact of Hurricane Ida, the Saints-Cardinals game has been canceled https://t.co/q5RTCdQCuV — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 27, 2021 ------ NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints announced a change... more » -
Ascension Parish Court, 23rd Judicial District Court closed Monday
August 27, 2021 10:26 AM
ASCENSION PARISH - The 23rd Judicial District Court and Ascension Parish Court announced Friday that it will be closed Monday, August 30. As Tropical Storm Ida makes its approach, a number of closures are expected across South Louisiana. WBRZ’s Weather Team is tracking developments associated with Ida and... more » -
Massive New York City concert cut short by severe weather ahead of Hurricane Henri
August 21, 2021 11:05 PM
NEW YORK - A storm interrupted one of the season's most anticipated concerts in New York City's world-famous Central Park on Saturday. According to CNN , musicians were slated to perform for a vaccinated crowd of 60,000 during Saturday's "We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert." But severe weather tied... more » -
As clean-up drags on, capital area looks ahead to the next storm Play Video
May 28, 2021 3:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's often a tough job to clean up following a hurricane. Homeowners, business owners, and crews are navigating downed trees and power lines. In Friday's 183 Days of Hurricane Season piece, 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss tells us what's at stake for people responding after a... more » -
What if Laura, or a similar storm, struck Baton Rouge? Play Video
May 27, 2021 11:30 PM
In a season where 30 storms were named and 12 made landfall, it says a lot to be the “signature” storm. However, Hurricane Laura left an everlasting impression on Louisiana breaking records, laying a long road to recovery and providing a stark reminder to the rest of the state. ... more » -
Insurance companies could drop newer policy holders following historic 2020 hurricane season Play Video
February 26, 2021 6:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - Following a record season last year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering moving the start of the hurricane season to May 15. Tropical storm Arthur started the 2020 season forming in mid-May. Before it was over, Louisiana was hit five times. Now, some homeowners... more » -
Friday marks deadline for Hurricane Laura survivors to register for FEMA aid
November 27, 2020 10:55 AM
BATON ROUGE- Friday, Nov. 27, marks the final day for Hurricane Laura survivors to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. Survivors can register for FEMA assistance by visiting disasterassistance.gov , or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). They can also register by visiting... more » -
Fence replaced following 2 On Your Side inquiry about electrical repairs Play Video
November 13, 2020 6:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - Entergy has been busy this hurricane season, restoring power to thousands of people. But one woman, who lost power during a storm says the way Entergy went about restoring power in her neighborhood is unacceptable. Helen Fox normally wouldn't hurt a fly, but she's a woman... more »