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• Scattered showers and storms today Play Video

  June 18, 2013 9:04 AM

  We have another very warm and muggy start to the day with temperatures in the mid 70s under partly cloudy skies. Better take your umbrella with you this afternoon since we will have a better chance of rain and storms. This is due to a weak cold front moving... more »

• Bad weather hits Merion, suspends U. S. Open play

  June 13, 2013 10:30 AM

  ARDMORE - Thunder, lightning and heavy downpours have settled in over the Merion Golf Club outside Philadelphia, suspending first-round play at the U.S. Open. U.S. Golf Association officials called a halt to play at 8:36 Eastern, just short of two hours after the opening shot of the tournament was struck.... more »

• Weather delay ends at 8:20pm

  June 8, 2013 8:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 52-minute weather delay is over at Alex Box Stadium, as both teams have taken to the field to finish Game 2 of the Baton Rouge Regional. LSU starter Ryan Eades will not return, and Will Lamarche will take the mound for the Tigers once play... more »

• Rain-swollen US rivers stoke shippers' headaches

  May 31, 2013 11:55 AM

  ST. LOUIS - Heavy rains swelling the Mississippi and Missouri rivers are causing headaches for barge operators. Locks that are being closed along the Mississippi River could snarl barges headed from St. Louis to Minnesota, as well as southbound shippers trying to get to St. Louis and then to the... more »

• Weather drowns the city but some benefit Play Video

  May 10, 2013 10:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There was no hiding from the downpour Friday in South Louisiana. "Moving in the weather in the rain is awful. I don't wish anybody to that," Lisa Hargrove said. She drove from Shreveport to move her daughter out of the LSU dorms. Dad was MIA. ... more »

• Breaches reported in sinkhole berm

  May 10, 2013 1:12 PM

  BAYOU CORNE - Assumption Parish officials reported a berm around the western side of the Bayou Corne sinkhole breached in five places during strong storms overnight. The parish police jury reported two breaches have been repaired, but one small breach and two larger breaches have yet to be repaired.... more »

• Tigers lose series opener to Aggies after delays

  May 10, 2013 10:46 AM

  COLLEGE STATION, Texas - After rain delayed the start of their game against Texas A&M, the Tigers lost their series opener to the Aggies 2-1 in a soaked College Station matchup. Aggies pitcher Daniel Mengden held No. 3 LSU to five hits in the game, and reliever Jason Jester... more »

• More humid with a mix of sun and clouds today Play Video

  May 9, 2013 8:02 AM

  We begin this Thursday with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies as clouds stream in from old thunderstorms over the Great Plains. Some patchy fog has also been reported around Baton Rouge. It is a warm and muggy morning with temperatures in the lower to mid 60s. We will... more »

• Heavy rain brings flooding to areas of Jackson Co.

  May 2, 2013 7:42 AM

  PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Jackson County Emergence Management officials say at least 60 people have been evacuated from flood-prone areas amid heavy rains that are expected to continue into the weekend. Local emergency management Earl Etheridge says about 50 have been evacuated in Moss Point and about 10 in Pascagoula... more »

• Streets flooded after strong storms move through

  April 24, 2013 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Flooding on numerous streets in Baton Rouge caused traffic problems after strong storms moved through the capital area this morning. Click here to see a gallery of flood pics from around East Baton Rouge Parish. The Department of Transportation and Development briefly closed I-110 due... more »

• Rain delays start for Nucor plant

  April 18, 2013 2:39 PM

  CONVENT- The heavy rains over the first two months of the year have pushed back the start-up date for Nucor Corp.'s 2.5 million-ton direct reduced iron plant in St. James Parish. Nucor said because of "extreme weather conditions", the plant is expected to begin operating late this year. The... more »

• Mix of sun and clouds with rain returning later today

  April 2, 2013 7:32 AM

  We start this Tuesday Morning with partly to mostly cloudy skies along with some patchy fog. Visibilities could drop below 1/4 mile, so please use caution as you travel around Southeast Louisiana. Temperatures are in the 50s. A cold front will move into Baton Rouge from the north today.... more »

• Morning rain gives way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon Play Video

  March 11, 2013 7:52 AM

  A cold front has moved through Baton Rouge this morning and it is bringing us showers and thunderstorms. Some heavy rain is possible too. Temperatures have fallen into the 40s. Take your jacket and umbrella with you today! The rain will come to an end this afternoon and we... more »

• Rain with some strong to severe storms possible today Play Video

  February 21, 2013 7:14 AM

  It is a pretty quiet Thursday Morning across the Capital City. We have mostly cloudy skies and it is a little breezy with temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. The weather will be going downhill by lunchtime today. A warm front will move up from the Gulf... more »

• Mostly cloudy and cool today Play Video

  February 20, 2013 7:30 AM

  We have some partly to mostly cloudy skies on this Wednesday Morning. It is a little chilly with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. The clouds will continue to thicken during the day and that will make it mostly cloudy. This is due to a developing area of low... more »

• Sunny and mild weather today Play Video

  February 19, 2013 6:49 AM

  The rain and storms have come to an end thanks to the cold front moving through Baton Rouge. We have mostly cloudy skies now, but they will gradually dissipate throughout the morning. Temperatures are in the 50s. You can expect a very nice sunny afternoon across the Capital City!... more »

• Drainage improvements in place in West Feliciana Play Video

  February 12, 2013 4:54 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE- People in the Baton Rouge region are once again bracing for flooding problems along several waterways. Portions of southern Mississippi received several inches of rain over the past two days. Much of that water will drain south into Louisiana. Water levels on Thompson Creek and its... more »

• Mardi Gras parades roll on, draw crowds despite rain Play Video

  February 12, 2013 10:25 AM

  NEW ROADS - Though it thinned the crowds which normally lined lining the streets of New Roads for the town's annual parades, the chance of bad weather didn't stop Louis Daigle. Daigle brought a sign which read "50 percent chance of rain." It helped explain why he was also... more »

• Rain expected for Mardi Gras in New Orleans

  February 12, 2013 7:23 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Those flocking to New Orleans can expect a wet Mardi Gras, but the city's biggest free show might not be the washout that once was predicted. National Weather Service forecaster Freddie Zeigler says there's an 80 percent chance of rain Tuesday, with showers likely hitting in the... more »

• Officials warn of Mardi Gras flooding

  February 11, 2013 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency officials in East Baton Rouge Parish warned people to prepare for several inches of rain over the Mardi Gras holiday. The Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness said forecasts called for heavy rain starting on Lundi Gras and continuing until Tuesday evening. ... more »

• Heavy rain with some storms today Play Video

  February 11, 2013 8:35 AM

  We begin this Lundi Gras with scattered showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves into Baton Rouge. Some could be strong with gusty winds and have heavy rain. Temperatures are in the 50s. The cold front will stall just south of Baton Rouge this afternoon. This will allow... more »

• Morning fog gives way to evening rain Play Video

  February 6, 2013 7:24 AM

  We begin this Wednesday Morning with partly cloudy skies and patchy dense fog across the Baton Rouge area. Visibilities could be less than 1/4 mile at times. The NWS has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM today. Please use caution as you travel to work and school today.... more »

• Neighborhoods remain flooded despite pumping station Play Video

  January 29, 2013 5:38 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Two weeks after a major rain event, residents along Bluff Rd. in the Alligator Bayou area are still flooding. Last Friday, two temporary pumps were installed to clear some of the mess, pumping water from Frog Bayou to Bayou Manchac. Drainage officials report the water has gone... more »

• A cold rain is expected again today Play Video

  January 16, 2013 7:03 AM

  This Wednesday Morning is starting off with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers across Southeast Louisiana. It is chilly with temperatures in the mid 30s. Better bundle up and take that umbrella with you again! More of the same wet and dreary weather is on tap today. The stationary... more »

• Freezing rain closes schools, cancels flights

  January 15, 2013 3:01 PM

  SHREVEPORT, La.- Freezing rain and sleet closed Grambling State University early, canceled flights, sent drivers skidding and broke power lines in north Louisiana. Police in both Shreveport and Monroe closed ramps onto Interstate 20. Grambling sent students home at noon Tuesday but Louisiana Tech stayed open. Northwestern State canceled evening... more »

• Days of rain literally making people SAD Play Video

  January 14, 2013 11:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It turns out the prolonged bad weather can actually make people "SAD." Season Affective Disorder is characterized by lowered mood, sleepiness, and irritability. The condition can come on when people go for prolonged periods without adequate sunlight. "Most people's concentration is affected with seasonal affected... more »

• I-10 widening completion date pushed back Play Video

  January 14, 2013 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Due to inclement weather in January, the Department of Transportation and Development anticipates it will take at least another month to finish the widening project. There isn't much left to do, but what is left cannot be completed until the roadway dries out. "We were... more »

• Roads, waterways still closed in Ascension Parish

  January 14, 2013 10:40 AM

  GONZALES - Ascension Parish authorities continued to deal with swamped roads and high river levels after heavy flooding last week and more rain this past weekend. Waterways are still closed to recreational watercraft until they drop back down to safe levels again. Here's a list of current road... more »

• Livingston Parish residents fight flooding, more rain

  January 14, 2013 10:27 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Livingston Parish residents continued cleanup efforts after flooding last week and more rain this weekend. The parish declared a disaster after heavy rains last week flooded low-lying portions of the parish and swelled river levels. Gov. Bobby Jindal also issued an emergency declaration for the state... more »

• More rain with chilly temperatures today Play Video

  January 14, 2013 6:46 AM

  We start this Monday Morning with more scattered showers and some heavy rain. It is pretty chilly with temperatures in the lower 40s. Better take your warm coat and umbrella with you today! The showers and a few thunderstorms will continue this afternoon thanks to a stationary front that... more »

• Potholes popping up in Baton Rouge Play Video

  January 11, 2013 6:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Potholes are popping up more and more in East Baton Rouge as heavy rain moves through the city-parish. "Potholes are more like ponds these days," said driver, Laura Moore. They form when rain gets into cracks in the road, causing the ground to expand and pull... more »

• Mayor Holden signs disaster declaration for EBR

  January 11, 2013 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Kip Holden officially declared a local disaster for East Baton Rouge Parish after two days of rainfall and localized flooding. The declaration activates parish emergency response plans and other activities. Holden's office noted that while the rain has stopped, the Amite and Comite rivers... more »

• Wreck, oil reported on I-12 in Livingston Parish

  January 11, 2013 10:46 AM

  WALKER - Authorities in Livingston Parish responded to two traffic incidents this morning after heavy rains there. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office reported a vehicle flipped in some water on I-12 West between Satsuma and Walker. Police and EMS were responding to the wreck as of 10:30 a.m. ... more »

• Rain moves on, high water remains

  January 11, 2013 10:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy rain moved on after soaking Louisiana for two days, leaving behind swollen rivers and areas still dealing with high water. Livingston Parish declared an individual emergency to help residents there deal with flooding in their homes and businesses. Gov. Jindal also declared a statewide emergency... more »

• Rivers high, ground saturated, more rain on way

  January 11, 2013 7:18 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana may have a day or two of sun after the storms that swamped the state, but forecasters say rivers and streams will still be high and the ground will still be soggy when the next round of rain hits over the weekend. Christopher Bannan, a... more »

• Rising waters causes a stink in New Roads neighborhood Play Video

  January 10, 2013 6:43 PM

  NEW ROADS- As rain drops fall, the waters are creeping closer and closer to Josie Lewis' home. But surprisingly that's not what's really bothering her. "I went into my bathroom and I was like ‘what is this odor?'" she said. "It was sewage." Some of the water... more »

• Delivering mail in the rain Play Video

  January 10, 2013 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE- "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds," reads the motto of the US Postal Service, a motto that came into play today as Troy Scott made his daily deliveries. "It's a normal day... more »

• Statewide emergency declared for flooding

  January 10, 2013 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency today for Louisiana in the wake of severe weather and flooding around the state. Jindal said Acadia, Avoyelles, Concordia, East Carroll, Evangeline, Livingston and St. Landry parishes have already declared states of emergency to help residents deal with... more »

• Closures due to Jan. 10 severe weather

  January 10, 2013 10:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Severe weather swamped already-flooded parishes this morning, forcing closed more roads and schools. Here's a list of updated closings for Jan. 10: SCHOOL CLOSINGS - Pointe Coupee Parish Public Schools: closing at noon - St. Mary Parish Public Schools - St. Helena Parish Public Schools... more »

• Flooding threat, rain linger through Thursday

  January 9, 2013 9:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A flash flood watch continues through Thursday night for much of the Capital City region. After nearly a day of rain, the skies dried. But, it will return overnight into early Thursday morning. Experts at WBRZ Weather 2 said to expect early thunderstorms and an additional... more »

• Alsen community braces for more rain Play Video

  January 9, 2013 5:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More rain means more trouble for one community trying to recover from last month's tornado. Blue tarps still cover houses with roof damage in Alsen, where people are now dealing with water damage on top of the existing wind damage. "It's been kind of tough... more »

• Sandbags available in Ascension Parish

  January 9, 2013 5:19 PM

  GONZALES - Water pumping stations in Ascension Parish were turned on yesterday afternoon in anticipation for the heavy rainfall. To help with the flooding, a number of fire stations are prepared with sand and bags. In Gonzales, city crews began filling bags with sand early this morning. "As... more »

• Sunshine under water after heavy overnight rains Play Video

  January 9, 2013 4:45 PM

  SUNSHINE- Nakia Nelson can barely get to her Sunshine home, after heavy rains overnight brought her a rude awakening. "Water was everywhere, I wasn't even able to get out of the bed the water was so high," Nelson told News 2. And according to Nelson and her neighbors,... more »

• Sandbags available during heavy rain, flooding

  January 9, 2013 11:03 AM

  Sandbags are available for people around the WBRZ viewing area. Sand and bags are available through the night, and into the morning as supplies last. You should bring your own shovel. Locations: Ascension Parish - If you need assistance with sand and bags, contact parish DPW at 225-621-5730.... more »

• Closures due to high water Play Video

  January 9, 2013 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE - High water caused by the constant rainfall overnight closed some local schools and roads around the greater Baton Rouge area. All recreational boat traffic will be closed on Ascension Parish waterways as well, starting at 6 p.m. tonight. The following schools are closed as of... more »

• Weather 2: Flooding expected in 24 hours Play Video

  January 8, 2013 11:07 PM

  We are experiencing a classic example of rain falling on already saturated ground. Rain accumulations of four inches or more will cause flooding, no matter where you live and for sections of our viewing area, flooding is imminent. The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a flash flood... more »

• Sandbags available in Ascension, roads closed Tuesday night

  January 8, 2013 9:28 PM

  ST. AMANT- Sandbags will be made available at the fire station on Stringer Bridge Road close to the 10 o'clock hour Tuesday night. The message was posted to the Ascension Parish Homeland Security's Facebook page. The concern is over rainy weather that has lingered for much of the... more »

• High water closes roads in Ascension Parish

  January 8, 2013 8:16 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH- At least four roads are being monitored for high water and have been closed. Deputies set-up barricades to warn drivers the water is too high to cross. The following roads are believed to be impassable: Black Bayou at Roddy Road Duplesis at Beaujohn Road Hwy 73... more »

• Bad weather closes school for St. Mary Parish

  January 8, 2013 6:03 PM

  MORGAN CITY - Heavy rain and flood watches prompted a coastal school district to cancel classes tomorrow. The St. Mary Parish School Board announced on their website this evening that they would cancel Wednesday classes, due to the bad weather. Most of southern Louisiana is under a flash... more »

• Plenty of clouds with rain returning today Play Video

  January 8, 2013 6:38 AM

  We have a mostly cloudy and quiet start to this Tuesday. It is not as cold with temperatures in the upper 40s. You will want to take you rain coat and umbrella with you as you head out the door. It is going to be a warmer and more... more »

• Holiday storms have limited impact on US drought

  January 3, 2013 10:13 AM

  ST. LOUIS - Holiday storms that pounded much of the nation with snow and rain did little to ease the overall grip of the worst U.S. drought in decades. The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday shows that about 61 percent of the continental U.S. remained in some form... more »

• A soggy and dreary day

  December 5, 2012 7:35 AM

  We start this Wednesday Morning with mostly cloudy skies and isolated to scattered showers. It is mild with temperatures in the 60s. Expect another dreary and rainy afternoon across the Capital City. The cold front and a disturbance will slowly push through town and set off more scattered showers... more »

• Scattered showers and storms expected all day

  December 4, 2012 7:49 AM

  We have a mild start to this Tuesday. It is mostly cloudy with scattered showers developing around Baton Rouge. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 60s. Better take your umbrella as you head out the door!! A slow-moving cold front will move into the Deep South this afternoon.... more »

• More sunseasonably warm weather today

  December 3, 2012 7:51 AM

  We begin this Monday with partly cloudy skies across Southeast Louisiana and temperatures are in the mid 50s. Once the fog dissipates we will be left with partly cloudy skies and a warm afternoon. High pressure is located to the east of Louisiana and that is pumping in the... more »

• Wall section collapses in Pompeii after heavy rain

  November 30, 2012 2:28 PM

  MILAN - The Italian news agency ANSA says a wall at the Pompeii archeological site has collapsed following days of heavy rain. The collapse Friday of a two-meter (six-foot) section of wall in an area closed to tourists is the latest in a series that has raised concern about the... more »

• A cold front brings us some rain and colder temperatures

  November 12, 2012 8:13 AM

  A cold front is moving through Southeast Louisiana this morning. We have a few showers over the area, but the rain should come to an end by late morning. Then we will be left with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are in the 50s. The cold front will be to... more »

• Sandy expected ashore by evening

  October 29, 2012 2:42 PM

  ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Hurricane Sandy is now expected to blow ashore in New jersey or Delaware by this evening -- hours sooner than previously expected. The storm has picked up some forward speed. It's already washed away a part of the Atlantic City Boardwalk. And it's threatening to cripple... more »

• Partly cloudy warmer and more humid this afternoon

  October 17, 2012 6:09 AM

  We have a pleasant start to the day with mostly clear skies and cool temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s. It is going to be a much warmer and more humid day. The area of high pressure is to the east of Louisiana and that will allow... more »

• Mosquito problem in Livingston Parish

  September 21, 2012 10:10 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Residents in Livingston Parish may be dealing with an issue bigger than they can handle. Recent rain and Hurricane Isaac left behind a lot of standing water, which could bring a lot of mosquitoes. The Livingston Parish Mosquito Abatement also doesn't have adequate funding to cover... more »

• Dozens rescued from flooding in coastal Miss.

  August 29, 2012 5:55 PM

  PEARLINGTON, Miss. - Mississippi wildlife officers used small motorboats Wednesday to rescue several people from a neighborhood that Isaac flooded in the small coastal town of Pearlington. One of those rescued, 63-year-old Dianne Burton, says she and members of her extended family didn't leave before the storm because they didn't... more »

• Rain, river levels continue to rise in Mississippi

  August 29, 2012 5:17 PM

  GULFPORT, Miss. - The National Weather Service says tropical storm force winds could continue past midnight into early Thursday morning in coastal and south Mississippi. Meteorologists are predicting as much as 11 inches of rain by Monday in parts of Mississippi. The Gulfport airport had recorded about 6... more »

• Isaac may drop a foot of rain on Hispaniola

  August 24, 2012 12:22 PM

  PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to dump up to 12 inches of rain on Hispaniola, the island shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic. A forecaster with the U.S. National Hurricane Center says "that kind of rain is going to cause some life-threatening flash floods and mudslides."... more »

• A cold front brings more rain and storms today

  August 20, 2012 5:32 AM

  It is a mild and muggy start to this Monday with partly to mostly cloudy skies along with a few showers. A cold front is located north of Baton Rouge and this will set off additional showers and thunderstorms during the morning hours. Temperatures are in the lower 70s. ... more »

• Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon

  August 9, 2012 1:01 PM

  Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are moving across Southeast Louisiana this afternoon. They are coming from a cold front that is moving into the Southeast U.S. from the north, a few disturbances moving into Louisiana from the Great Plains and daytime heating. Some of these storms could be strong... more »

• Power outages, street flooding in La. storms

  July 20, 2012 5:29 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Storms moving through southeastern Louisiana knocked out power to tens of thousands and flooded streets. The National Weather Service says the New Orleans area got the most rain, with more on the way. Meteorologist Jim Salzwedel says New Orleans' Lakefront Airport got nearly 5.4 inches between midnight... more »

• Administration seeks drought help from Congress

  July 18, 2012 1:01 PM

  WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is calling on Congress to provide assistance to farmers suffering from the worst drought in 25 years. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says three-fifths of the U.S. land mass and much of the country's corn and soybean crops are affected by the lack of rain. Vilsack... more »

• Showers start this morning and last through the afternoon

  July 13, 2012 5:40 AM

  We start this Friday Morning with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers. Just like the last few days we will see the rain continue throughout the morning hours. Some heavy rain will be possible. Temperatures are in the 70s. We will have more of the same weather this afternoon... more »

• More showers and storms this afternoon

  July 12, 2012 1:36 PM

  Showers and thunderstorms are popping up all round the Baton Rouge area. Some will be strong with heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. Some minor flooding will be possible. High temperatures have already been hit before the rain started as they climbed into the upper 80s. The... more »

• Dry this morning with more rain and storms this afternoon

  July 12, 2012 6:29 AM

  It is another partly to mostly cloudy morning across the Capital City. Isolated showers are also developing across the region and that trend will continue through the morning. Temperatures are in the 70s. We are still stuck in the same weather pattern that we have been in for the... more »

• Showers and some storms this afternoon

  July 11, 2012 12:34 PM

  An upper-level low that is sitting north of Louisiana along with a stalled cold front this afternoon. These systems are helping to set off the scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could become strong with heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. The rain and clouds will... more »

• Scattered showers and storms return this morning

  July 11, 2012 6:42 AM

  We begin this Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and showers are popping up around the Viewing Area. Some rain could become heavy at times later this morning. Temperatures are in the mid 70s. Not too much will change in the forecast today compared to yesterday. There is an upper-level... more »

• Rain and storms are moving through Baton Rouge

  July 10, 2012 7:24 AM

  We have an early start to the showers and some thunderstorms this morning. They are isolated to scattered across Southeast Louisiana and will become more widespread through the morning. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy and muggy with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. The showers and thunderstorms will... more »

• A stuffy morning will lead to a stormy afternoon

  July 6, 2012 4:23 AM

  We have a stuffy morning across Baton Rouge with partly cloudy skies and the temperatures are in the mid to upper 70s. We will have a greater chance and coverage of showers and thunderstorms today. This is all thanks to the ridge of high pressure that is moving from... more »

• Super Regional game rescheduled to Saturday morning Play Video

  June 8, 2012 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's game against Stony Brook was officially postponed to 10:05 a.m. Saturday after severe weather forced a lengthy delay. The game went into the 12th inning and was tied 4-4 when heavy rain moved in, forcing ground crews to cover the field. People with tickets... more »

• High water blocks I-110 curve

  June 8, 2012 5:21 PM

  UPDATE 5:44 p.m. - All lanes are back open after this incident. BATON ROUGE - An afternoon downpour blocked several lanes of traffic along I-110 South in Baton Rouge, according to traffic officials. High water blocked the right and center lanes on I-110 South at 21st Street. Traffic... more »

• Beryl threatens rain, winds on southeast US coast

  May 27, 2012 12:05 PM

  SAVANNAH, Ga.- Campers at a barrier island on the Georgia coast are being told to leave by the afternoon as subtropical storm Beryl rumbles toward the U.S. Cumberland Island is reachable only by boat and has a number of undeveloped beaches and forests popular with campers. Fred Boyles is superintendent... more »

• Mich. wildfire stabilizes, rain aids control work

  May 27, 2012 12:01 PM

  NEWBERRY, Mich.- Rain is lending a hand to crew members who are battling a wildfire that has consumed 31.6 square miles of forest in the eastern port of Michigan's sparsely populated Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Sunday that the fire near Newberry is about 47 percent... more »

• Rain postpones LSU baseball game against SC

  May 17, 2012 6:15 PM

  COLUMBIA, S. C. - Bad weather forced tonight's baseball game between LSU and South Carolina to be postponed. The game has been rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Rain earlier forced the teams into a delay for more than an hour before the game was called. The Tigers will face... more »

• Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms this afternoon

  May 16, 2012 1:13 PM

  We will have to dodge some showers and thunderstorms this afternoon as a dissipating upper-level low moves across South Louisiana. Some of the storms could become strong with heavy rain and gusty winds. It will be very warm and humid with highs in the mid 80s. The showers and... more »

• Some heavy rain and a few storms this afternoon

  May 11, 2012 1:07 PM

  Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will move through Baton Rouge this afternoon. Some heavy rain will be possible, so watch out for flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from now until 7 PM Saturday. We could pick up 2-4 inches between this afternoon... more »

• Sandbags ready for heavy rain in Ascension Parish

  May 11, 2012 10:30 AM

  GONZALES - Parish workers set up sandbag locations for Ascension Parish residents concerned about expected heavy rains this weekend. Department of Public Works Director Ronnie Fairchild said sand and bags are staged at five fire stations in the parish. Residents need to bring their own shovels to the locations.... more »

• A cold front brings some rain today

  May 9, 2012 6:16 AM

  A cold front is currently moving into Southeast Louisiana from the north. This will bring us mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers during the morning. Temperatures are in the lower 70s. The front will push south of Baton Rouge by early this afternoon and we will have isolated showers... more »

• Scattered showers and storms return this afternoon

  May 8, 2012 12:56 PM

  We will have another round of showers and thunderstorms popping up this afternoon. They will come from a sea breeze, a disturbance over Texas and outflow boundaries. Some of the storms could be strong to possibly severe. Heavy rain will be the main threat, and flash flooding will be possible.... more »

• Calm this morning, but stormy this afternoon

  May 8, 2012 5:40 AM

  This Tuesday Morning starts off with some partly to mostly cloudy skies and muggy conditions. Patchy fog is also developing across the viewing area. Temperatures are in the mid 60s. More storms are on tap this afternoon. They will come from a disturbance coming out of Texas plus the... more »

• A warm and muggy Monday Morning

  May 7, 2012 6:37 AM

  This Monday Morning is a warm and muggy one with partly cloudy skies. Some patchy fog is also around the viewing area. Temperatures are in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A weak trough of low pressure will remain over the area today. When that is combined with daytime... more »

• Mix of sun and clouds with isolated storms today

  May 3, 2012 7:51 AM

  Mostly cloudy skies along with some patchy fog are greeting us on this Thursday Morning. It is warm and muggy with temperatures in the 70s. You can expect to see a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon with isolated thunderstorms. Since it is going to be hot and... more »

• Showers and storms this afternoon

  May 2, 2012 12:32 PM

  We will have scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon across Southeast Louisiana. Some of the rain could be heavy at times and winds could gust to 40 mph with a few of the storms. Temperatures will be in the mid 80s. The rain and storms will continue... more »

• Showers & storms return to Baton Rouge today

  May 2, 2012 7:30 AM

  We have mostly cloudy skies with a few showers popping up this morning across the viewing area. It is warm and muggy with temperatures in the 70s. The showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread during the afternoon. A few storms could become strong with heavy rain and gusty... more »

• Mostly cloudy with a few showers this morning

  May 2, 2012 5:39 AM

  This Thursday Morning starts out dry with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers. It is warm and muggy with temperatures in the upper 60s. Be sure to take your umbrella with you as you head out the door today. A disturbance will move out of Texas into Louisiana... more »

• Winter storm , high winds and snow

  April 23, 2012 12:16 PM

  BUFFALO - A nor'easter is bringing a taste of winter to communities that were basking in record warmth a month ago. The storm churned up the Northeast on Monday packing high winds, soaking rain and springtime snow. Some schools are closed and there are fears of widespread power outages. Utilities... more »

• Partly cloudy, warmer and more humid this afternoon

  April 20, 2012 1:05 PM

  The Baton Rouge area will have partly cloudy skies this afternoon. It will be warmer and more humid as southerly winds return to the city. High temperatures will be in the lower 80s. The clouds will increase this evening as they become mostly cloudy. A spotty shower is possible.... more »

• Fantastic weather this Morning

  April 20, 2012 8:15 AM

  We have some very pleasant weather on this Friday Morning. The skies are sunny and it is a little cool with temperatures rising into the 60s. It will be warmer, and more humid with partly cloudy skies this afternoon as southerly winds return to the state. High temperatures will... more »

• Light rain this morning with heavy rain possible this afternoon

  April 17, 2012 7:44 AM

  We have some light rain falling across the Metro Baton Rouge area this morning. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy and muggy with temperatures in the upper 60s. The showers and some thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage as we head into the afternoon. This is all due to... more »

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• Finally some rain and storms return

  May 2, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : This Thursday Morning starts out dry with mostly cloudy skies. It is warm and muggy with temperatures in the upper 60s. Be sure to take your umbrella with you as you head out the door today. A disturbance will move out of Texas into Louisiana... more »

• Wet weather expected this week

  September 19, 2011

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term Forecast : Finally some rain is going to return to Baton Rouge! It has been pretty dry since Tropical Storm Lee moved through the city. The rain is coming from a trough of low pressure that is sitting across the Central U.S., a... more »

• Rain headed this way, possible wintry mix northwest of town...

  February 9, 2011

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum ...Possible Wintry Weather Northwest of BR Tonight... Short Term : Get ready for rain to return this afternoon across all of Southeast Louisiana. A strong cold front will be moving toward Baton Rouge throughout the day, and the rains will come in ahead of... more »

• Plenty of rain today and tonight...

  November 15, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : We will have a very soggy day, and that will continue tonight. A warm front is currently located along the Louisiana Coast, and rain is moving along and north of it. It will move to the north today, and that will actually... more »

• More much needed rain today, but drier tomorrow

  October 12, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : FINALLY!!! We have RAIN!!! We will continue to get the much needed rain today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through the morning and into the afternoon ahead of a cold front. Some of the storms along the cold front could become... more »

• Scattered thunderstorms possible today, but weather improves this weekend

  March 9, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : We begin this Tuesday morning with mostly cloudy skies, and isoalted showers and thunderstorms. It is also pretty mild for this time of year with temperatures in the lower 50s. Grab your umbrella as you head to work or school since more... more »

• The rain returns today, so it looks like March comes in like a lion

  March 1, 2010

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum . . .Heavy Rain Possible Today. . . Short Term : After a great weekend, it looks like March will come in like a lion. We begin this Monday morning with plenty of clouds and cool temperatures in the lower 40s. Scattered showers... more »

• Warmer with rain on the way...

  January 14, 2010

  Short Term : It is a mostly cloudy Thursday morning across the Baton Rouge area. It is not as cold as it has been, and we will remain above freezing this morning for the first time since January 1st with temperatures in the upper 30s. A few sprinkles are showing... more »