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• Allergies or a cold? What your symptoms are telling you and when to see a doctor Play Video

  April 9, 2026 12:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Figuring out whether you're dealing with allergies or a cold can be tricky, especially during spring when both are common. But there are specific signs that can help you tell the difference. "Sometimes it is really difficult to determine if someone has a cold versus... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Conquering the cold, warmup arrives just in time for spring Play Video

  March 18, 2026 4:17 PM

  A warming trend is officially underway. With zero rain in the forecast, it's all systems geaux for car washes, gardening, or a trip to the ballpark this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Plants are no longer in danger from a frost or freeze. Still take a jacket in the morning,... more »

• Pollen, bugs can damage car paint if left untreated, experts say Play Video

  March 12, 2026 5:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Spring pollen blanketing cars across south Louisiana may look like a harmless seasonal nuisance, but experts say the buildup can damage a vehicle’s paint if it sits too long. The yellow coating has already made its presence known to drivers like Kelly Vessel. “I hate... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Beautiful weather continues, No rain to disrupt weekend plans Play Video

  April 9, 2025 4:20 AM

  Close-to-perfect Spring weather continues through the second half of the week and into the weekend. For those who are planning to take advantage of the great outdoor conditions, don't forget to wear sun protection as UV rays ramp up this time of year. Today & Tonight: Full sunshine again... more »

• Capital region drivers, car wash employees warn that pollen can be damaging to cars Play Video

  March 27, 2025 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As spring settles in, pollen is returning across the capital region much to the dismay of those with allergies. “Pollen is a big hassle," Baton Rouge resident Brad Poche said. "I, along with probably millions of others, am really congested right now because of it." ... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Warm today, Short-lived cool down to end workweek Play Video

  March 19, 2025 4:34 AM

  A weak cold front will move through the Capital Region Wednesday, bringing breezy conditions, more clouds, a few sprinkles and cooler temperatures to end the workweek. Today & Tonight: Increasing clouds and breezy conditions early Wednesday helped limit temps to the low-60s for morning lows. Wednesday will be warm,... more »

• How spring weather can save or sabotage your allergies Play Video

  March 18, 2025 6:58 PM

  As warm and sunny spring afternoons invite people outside, pollen awaits to strike many sinuses. Throughout March, tree and grass pollen counts have been high in the Capital Area. The weather plays an important role in the day-to-day fluctuations of pollen levels. Sometimes for better, and sometimes for worse. ... more »

• Hello spring and hello allergies! Tips on keeping healthy during pollen season Play Video

  March 18, 2025 5:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday, we will be welcoming the official start of spring but we're already starting to see the effects of the flower season. Pollen has already made its way to the capital region and because of this you may be experiencing seasonal allergies. Symptoms of this... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Pleasant conditions ahead of Saturday rainmaker Play Video

  March 6, 2025 4:24 AM

  Our next impact arrives on Saturday as numerous showers and thunderstorms will roll through the Capital Area. Excluding Saturday's rain, the next 7 days will be very spring-like and feature plenty of sunshine! Today & Tonight: A chilly morning Thursday will turn into a comfortable day with sunny skies... more »

• Something to turn your nose at: many allergy reports not worth a sneeze

  March 14, 2018 10:01 PM

  According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Louisiana’s Capital City is among the worst to live in if you suffer from spring allergies. Like the tropics in summer or Saturday afternoons in the fall, Louisianans check the pollen count regularly. But according to experts, depending on your source,... more »

• Cool air, high pollen return after Tuesday front Play Video

  March 7, 2018 6:56 AM

  Cool and quiet weather will persist through the week. Wednesday and Thursday nights will bring the coldest temperatures with some upper 30s and light frost possible. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Wednesday will bring temperatures about 10 degrees below average for the time of year with highs struggling... more »

• LSU doctoral student helps crack Baby Doe case Play Video

  September 28, 2015 10:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An LSU doctoral candidate helped investigators crack a case that got a mom and her husband thrown in jail for murder. Geology and geophysics doctoral student Shannon Ferguson says pollen helped police identify where the body of a two-year-old child came from. Baby Doe was... more »