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• Friday PM Forecast: Clouds set to increase, rain chances follow suit Play Video

  April 5, 2024 6:32 PM

  Our days with full sunshine have run out. Clouds ramp up over the weekend. This will give way to a mainly cloudy sky next week, along with a few rounds of storms. Tonight & Tomorrow: After several days with a lack of clouds, we begin to see some high... more »

• UPDATE: Baton Rouge metro has been trimmed out of the Tornado Watch Play Video

  March 24, 2024 6:54 PM

  1:00 AM UPDATE: Baton Rouge and surrounding areas have been removed from the Tornado Watch. Tangipahoa Parish remains under the Watch until 2 a.m. Tuesday. That said, storms maintained a rather innocent appearance on radar with the latest scans. More seems to be going against any tornado development, so it... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Showers and thunderstorms later today could impact outdoor activities Play Video

  March 8, 2024 5:19 AM

  Showers and thunderstorms later today could put a damper on Friday afternoon and evening plans. Thankfully, the rest of the weekend will be much drier and great for any outdoor activities. Today & Tonight: A warm and overcast start to Friday hints at the chance for storms... 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 »

• Severe Weather Awareness Week: Lightning Play Video

  March 7, 2024 7:42 AM

  Lightning is a severe weather threat that can occur in any storm. From a pop-up summer storm to a category 5 Hurricane, lightning is a very intense and life threatening weather phenomena. It's important to remember that thunder is a RESULT of lightning, and if you hear thunder roar, head... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• UPDATE: Tornado Watch extended for the Capital Area Play Video

  January 7, 2024 4:51 PM

  11:00pm Update - As of 10:48pm, a line of storms was moving through Baton Rouge. These contained gusty winds, but were below severe limits. The severe threat is over for Baton Rouge, but areas east and southeast will still need to monitor these storms. They have thankfully exhibited a weakening... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Watching the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Play Video

  November 19, 2023 7:03 PM

  After a pleasant weekend, a strong storm system could make things not so pleasant to start to the week. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible on Monday, especially during the evening hours. A few storms could be on the strong to severe side. Tonight & Tomorrow : A few... more »

• Elevator trouble at retirement community worries family of tenants Play Video

  April 12, 2023 3:37 PM

  UPDATE As of May 5, the elevator has been repaired. Family of loved ones thanks 2 On Your Side for the assistance, more than two months after it became an issue. In that time, several tenants injured themselves going down the stairs. PORT ALLEN - An elevator has been... more »

• Lightning strike causes house fire on South Lakeshore Dr.

  July 3, 2021 11:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters arrived on scene to the 300 block of South Lakeshore Drive to find a house on fire. According to reports, the fire was caused by a lightning strike. Crews arrived to see the roof of the home engulfed in flames. They made their way immediately... more »

• Several more rounds of rain and storms through Thursday Play Video

  June 24, 2020 8:36 AM

  As of 7am Wednesday morning, severe thunderstorms were exiting the WBRZ Weather forecast area. It is possible that a tornado touched down in in the Westminster area of East Baton Rouge Parish and the same storm was responsible for a report of an observed tornado on the ground near Independence.... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Camp Sumter and a Bolt of Lightning"

  September 4, 2019 12:04 AM

  Camp Sumter was opened by the Confederacy in Andersonville, Georgia, in March 1864. A 17-foot high stockade was built on 16.5 acres, sandwiched between two hillsides. The "Stockade Branch" stream wound through the hillsides and provided water for the inmates. Prisoners would scoop water from the stream with tin cups... more »

• Lightning bolt blows hole in roof of BR home Thursday afternoon

  February 28, 2019 6:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Lightning struck a home in the southern area of East Baton Rouge Thursday as a storm system moved through the region. The bolt hit the house on Spring Grove Drive in the Briarwood Estates neighborhood at the corner of Pecue Lane and Airline Highway. Luckily, the... more »

• Back at it, scattered showers and thunderstorms return Play Video

  August 16, 2018 6:48 AM

  The more “typical” showers and thunderstorms with frequent lightning and torrential rain joined the party 24 hours earlier than expected on Wednesday. Upwards of two inches fell across much of East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension and Iberville Parishes. Storms over the coming days will be capable of the... more »

• Numerous showers and thunderstorms Tuesday, some heavy

  July 31, 2018 7:17 AM

  More widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday. Rather than just an afternoon thunderstorm, numerous rounds of rain could lead to nuisance flooding. It is also possible that some locations receive upwards of 2 inches, which has led the Weather Prediction Center to issue a “slight risk” of excessive... more »

• Tree service takes down dead tree following 2 OYS report Play Video

  November 15, 2017 6:46 PM

  CENTRAL - A dead tree that's been threatening to fall on a man's garage finally came down Tuesday, after a call to 2 On Your Side. The tree was struck by lightning five years ago. Creel's Tree Service saw last week's WBRZ report and offered to help. "We're... more »

• Dead tree at risk of falling, neighbor looking for help Play Video

  November 6, 2017 6:43 PM

  CENTRAL - A dead tree has been taunting a landowner for years. The tree is on the property next door and Kenny Cutrer says his neighbor has neglected to take it down. "Something has got to be done," he said. The tree shoots up about 90 feet... more »

• Three displaced after lighting strike causes house fire on Stone Gate Drive

  July 21, 2017 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Fire Department confirmed that a lightning strike caused a house fire in the 14000 block of Stone Gate Drive. Firefighters arrived to find the attic on fire of the two-story home. Crews were able to contain the fire to the attic... more »

• LSU Softball defeats McNeese 10-1 after weather delay

  May 21, 2017 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE – No. 18 LSU Softball exploded for seven runs on seven hits in the top of the fourth inning to propel the Tigers to a 10-1 win against McNeese in six innings in Game 5 of the Baton Rouge Regional Sunday night at Tiger Park. The game... more »

• Crews battle large house fire in Brownsfield Play Video

  May 3, 2017 9:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency responders are working to extinguish a large house fire in the Brownsfield area. The fire broke out around 8 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Malcolm Drive and Price Avenue. Baker firefighters arriving at the scene discovered smoke and fire coming from the home. Neighbors... more »

• GALLERY: Storms sweep through Baton Rouge area

  May 3, 2017 9:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy rains fell as a tornado watch was issued for the Baton Rouge area until 5.p.m Wednesday afternoon. Several photos sent in by viewers show storm clouds overhead as the rain took a break in the late afternoon. Tonight, a flash flood watch is in... more »

• Firefighters: lightning caused Baton Rouge house fire

  April 3, 2017 9:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Firefighters say a lightning strike caused a house fire on Victory Hill Court in Baton Rouge Monday morning. St. George Firefighters responded to the 15000 block of Victory Hill Court just after 3:30 a.m. to find smoke and flames at the peak of a gable on... more »

• Lightning blamed for fires in Shreveport

  April 2, 2017 6:35 PM

  SHREVEPORT - Lightning may be to blame for several fires in the Shreveport area Sunday. The storm sweeping across the South is believed to be the cause of a tanker fire in south Shreveport Sunday morning. The fire, which was reported around 10 a.m., closed Harts Island Road from... more »

• Lightning strike sparks house fire in Baton Rouge

  March 25, 2017 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A lightning strike sparked a small house fire in Baton Rouge Saturday morning. According to the St. George Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 3800 block of Blecker Drive at 8:47 a.m. Firefighters then discovered a fire in the attic of the home as... more »

• What you should know: lightning Play Video

  March 8, 2017 9:49 AM

  Lightning kills every year, averaging 49 deaths annually in the United States. Few areas see more lightning than Louisiana and because it happens so often, locals have a tendency to take it lightly. 4 people were killed by lightning in Louisiana last year—one in Baton Rouge. All four were outside.... more »

• Lightning strike causes house fire on Rabbit Run Drive

  February 7, 2017 1:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A lightning strike caused a house fire on Rabbit Run Drive on Tuesday as severe storms and tornadoes impacted the area. According to the St. George Fire Department, the lightning strike hit the home's chimney and caused a fire in the attic. There are no... more »

• Home flooded in August struck by lightning and burned Tuesday Play Video

  December 13, 2016 6:18 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – A family working to rebuild their life now has another disaster to deal with after their home was struck by lightning and caught on fire Tuesday. Firefighters had to do CPR on one of the family's dogs. The pet survived. Fire crews were dispatched to... more »

• LSU hangs on to defeat Bulldogs 23-20

  September 17, 2016 5:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Leonard Fournette returned from a bruised left ankle in powerful form, rushing for 147 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 20 LSU withstood a late rally for a 23-20 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night. Danny Etling completed 19 of 30 passes for 215 yards in... more »

• Scattered power outages after overnight lightning show

  August 7, 2016 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - About one-thousand customers were without electricity Sunday morning after overnight storms rolled through the city. Outages were scattered and clusters impacted as many as 50 to 100 people in some isolated areas. Entergy said it was hoping to restore most people by lunch Sunday afternoon. ... more »

• No sprinklers needed

  July 26, 2016 6:57 AM

  Showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast over the next few days. While mornings start dry, the rumblers will bubble up by midday and last into the late afternoon. Today and Tonight: This is likely to be the most active day of the week. Showers and thunderstorms will be... more »

• Weekend plans? Check the radar

  July 15, 2016 6:35 AM

  The week will end in the same weather pattern that has persisted since Monday. Today and Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast for Friday. Of course in between any action, it will be partly sunny, hot and humid with highs in the low 90s. The showers... more »

• 1 dead, 1 seriously injured after lightning strike

  July 14, 2016 1:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sources say one of two men injured during a lightning strike earlier on Thursday afternoon has died. Officials said the men were seeking shelter under a tree at the Spires of Sherwood apartment complex on Old Hammond Highway during a fast-moving and lightning-filled thunderstorm when the... more »

• Shed caught fire on Perimeter Drive after struck by lightning

  May 30, 2016 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Central Fire Department responded to a fire in the 6900 block of Perimeter Drive on Monday. The fire occurred around 2 p.m. when CFD Engines were dispatched to the location to find a shed heavily engulfed in flames. According to CFD, the shed was struck... more »

• WATCH: Lightning strikes passenger jet

  April 29, 2016 12:11 PM

  LONDON - Two planes were struck by lightning Wednesday over West London. Passengers shared their stories of relief after the British Airways flight landed safely at London’s busy Heathrow airport. The other plane was an Icelandair flight. One passenger described a “white flash” while other people onboard said... more »

• Storage tank fire extinguished overnight; inferno likely caused by lightning strike Play Video

  March 18, 2016 10:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Firefighters extinguished a burning oil tank fire overnight after it was likely struck by lightning. "A resident on a nearby street reported hearing a loud boom and something hit their roof," St. George Fire Department Spokesperson Eldon Ledoux said. The tank exploded and became a... more »

• Flash Flood watches in effect, heavy rain expected Thursday

  March 9, 2016 3:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Heavy rain is expected and flash flood watches are in effect as a bit of slow moving severe active weather rolls through our area Thursday. Flash flood watches are in effect through Saturday morning. This means conditions are favorable in the atmosphere to cause heavy rain... more »

• 'Special inspection' underway at River Bend power plant

  February 9, 2016 12:15 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced they've begun a special inspection at the River Bend Station nuclear power plant following an unplanned shutdown of the reactor Jan. 9th. According to a press released issued Monday, a lightning strike caused a "momentary surge" at the plant's offsite power... more »

• Fans react to cancelled LSU football game

  September 6, 2015 7:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - LSU fans who decided to wait until Sunday morning to hit the road packed their belongings in disappointment. "It just kept going one strike after another and before you know it they cancelled the game," said LSU fan David Patterson, who traveled nearly an hour to... more »