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National Weather Service confirms second tornado from Wednesday morning storms Play Video
April 10, 2024 3:08 PM
POINTE COUPEE PARISH - A National Weather Service (NWS) Survey team determined a EF1 tornado, estimated with peak winds of around 100mph caused damage across southern portions of Morganza. This tornado began across rural areas south of Morganza Highway 1, moving northeast causing damage to homes and trees at the... 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 » -
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 » -
Saturday PM Forecast: More spring-like weather Sunday, followed by storms Play Video
March 23, 2024 7:36 PM
We cap off the weekend with more spring-like weather, which will go in favor of all outdoor events. Changes come next week as our next round of storms arrives. Some of those storms could be strong. Tonight & Tomorrow : Mostly clear skies remain in place on Saturday evening,... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Severe threat over, now looking forward to a nice weekend Play Video
March 8, 2024 7:36 PM
Rain will taper off on Friday night, setting us up for a cooler and drier weekend with lingering clouds. Temperatures gradually rebound next week, but rain will be hard to come by for the next little while. Tonight & Tomorrow : The severe weather threat has come to... 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 » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Brief pause in rainfall, next system arrives Friday Play Video
March 5, 2024 5:11 PM
Drier conditions take over for a couple of days, along with warmer temperatures. The pause in rainfall will come to an end by late week ahead of our next storm system. Tonight & Tomorrow : Late day clearing leads to mostly clear skies on Tuesday evening. Less cloud cover,... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Better opportunities for rain as we start the week Play Video
March 3, 2024 7:03 PM
Better opportunities for showers and storms arrive as we begin a new workweek. The Storm Station is tracking the potential for locally heavy rain and perhaps a strong storm or two. Tonight & Tomorrow : Any spotty showers that can develop early Sunday evening will quickly dissipate as the... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: Trading shorts for sweaters, rain to follow Play Video
February 28, 2024 4:32 PM
We are chilly and mainly dry behind a cold front on Thursday. These changes are short-lived, however. Temperatures climb along with rain chances as we close out the workweek. Tonight & Tomorrow : The capital area finds itself behind a cold front on Wednesday night. That will set us... 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 » -
Friday AM Forecast: Rain chances ramping up over the weekend Play Video
February 9, 2024 6:58 AM
Clouds dominate for the next several days along with unseasonably warm temperatures. As we progress further into Mardi Gras weekend, rain only becomes more of a likelihood which could pose problems for outdoor events. Today & Tonight : Overnight clouds are leading to a mild start across the capital... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Lingering clouds and lots of wind into Monday Play Video
February 4, 2024 5:33 PM
Rain exits the region very early on Monday. Lingering clouds and lots of wind will be left in its wake. Things quiet down by midweek, before we open the door for another round of rain chances. Tonight & Tomorrow : Spotty showers are possible late Sunday afternoon and evening.... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Next storm system could soon "rain on our parade" Play Video
February 1, 2024 4:16 PM
Our days with warm and dry weather are numbered as we await our next rainmaker. Rain might end up being the fly in the ointment as many Mardi Gras events get underway on Saturday. Tonight & Tomorrow : High clouds will exit the area on Thursday... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Pleasant for now, a soggy pattern setting up this weekend Play Video
January 30, 2024 2:29 PM
Sunshine and pleasant temperatures stick around for at least a few more days. However, the Storm Station is tracking the next rainmaker which could affect outdoor plans over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow : Aside from a few high clouds, skies will remain mostly clear on Tuesday night. Overnight... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Warmer and soggier days ahead Play Video
January 21, 2024 6:13 PM
After a cold weekend, we will see temperatures rapidly climb as we start the workweek. That said, the warmer weather comes at a cost. The Storm Station 7-Day forecast features several opportunities for rain as warmer air settles into the region. Tonight & Tomorrow : For the first time... 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 AM Forecast: Quiet weather today, severe storms possible tomorrow Play Video
January 7, 2024 9:24 AM
UPDATE - 12:20 p.m. Sunday: The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded portions of southeast Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, to a Level 3/5 risk for severe weather. Scattered severe weather will be possible with storms that pass through on Monday. The strongest storms arrive after dark, and the threat appears to... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: A soggy Wednesday morning drive; Several more systems thereafter Play Video
January 2, 2024 5:10 PM
Early morning commuters on Wednesday could be in for a soggy drive. Although we trend drier for the afternoon, we’re not done with rain. The Storm Station is also tracking several more storm systems in the next week. Tonight & Tomorrow : After a sun-filled day, clouds return on... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: Tracking several rainmakers for the first week of 2024 Play Video
January 1, 2024 5:42 PM
While a cold front passage on New Year's Day will lead to a mostly sunny and cool Tuesday, our next storm system lurks soon thereafter. Widespread rain enters the capital region early Wednesday, and we’re not done there. Several more rounds of rain are possible through the first week of... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: No issues for New Year's Eve celebrations, rain returns into 2024 Play Video
December 31, 2023 6:36 PM
The weather poses no issues for any New Year’s Eve celebrations. That said, a few showers are possible on New Year's Day as our next cold front arrives. That marks the beginning of an unsettled weather pattern that will be with us for the rest of the week. Tonight... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Warmer afternoons this weekend; rain returns into 2024 Play Video
December 29, 2023 6:27 PM
While we keep the cold starts over the holiday weekend, afternoon highs will rise to more comfortable levels. If you have plans on the night of New Year’s Eve, rain shouldn’t be an issue. However, that could change into New Year’s Day. In fact, several disturbances are likely as we... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: FREEZE WARNING in effect for Friday morning Play Video
December 28, 2023 3:29 PM
A Freeze Warning is in place across the region into Friday morning. For that matter, we have a few more cold nights/days ahead. That said, we begin to warm up as we near 2024. We’ll also have to monitor a few rain chances. Tonight & Tomorrow : A FREEZE... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: A cold front delivers a wintry chill to close out the week Play Video
December 26, 2023 5:25 PM
Another shot of cold air is set to arrive on Wednesday night, sending temperatures closer to the freezing mark for several nights. We do gradually warm up closer to New Year’s Day. However, the Storm Station is also monitoring a chance of showers for January 1st. Tonight & Tomorrow... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Looking ahead to a rainy Christmas Eve Play Video
December 22, 2023 5:31 PM
Rain chances are fairly low for the first part of the holiday weekend. That changes on Christmas Eve as our next rainmaker marches in from the south. Despite the rainy Christmas Eve, things are trending in a drier direction for Christmas Day. Tonight & Tomorrow : Partly sunny skies... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: A soaking rain is set to arrive on Christmas Eve Play Video
December 21, 2023 5:40 PM
We are in the process of transitioning to a more unsettled weather pattern. While rain chances aren't zero on Friday and Saturday, they are low. That said, all bets are off on Christmas Eve as a shield of rain arrives in the capital region. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Tracking a few opportunities for rain over the holiday weekend Play Video
December 19, 2023 12:45 PM
Starting Wednesday, the capital area latches onto a warming trend. As temperatures climb, so does the humidity. This will result in an increase in cloud cover and rain chances as we get closer to the holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : Clouds came to town on Tuesday, and they... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Winds increasing, with rain chances following suit Play Video
December 14, 2023 3:55 PM
A pattern shift begins to take shape closer to the weekend. Winds will increase first, followed by rain chances. This will lead to parts of the weekend on the soggier side. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds escape the capital area on Thursday night, giving way to mostly clear skies.... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Near freezing early Monday, a more seasonable afternoon Play Video
December 10, 2023 5:12 PM
The chill has arrived, and it gets even colder into Monday morning. Many will flirt with the freezing mark again. The rest of the week looks quiet and rather uneventful. That changes next weekend as our next storm system approaches. Tonight & Tomorrow : After Saturday night’s cold front,... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: A strong cold front arrives over the weekend Play Video
December 8, 2023 5:34 PM
Both temperatures and humidity continue to climb on Saturday ahead of our next cold front. That front might also bring some storms to the capital region, especially after dark on Saturday. For the second half of the weekend, things turn much cooler. In fact, Baton Rouge might make a run... more » -
Recent soaking rains have improved the drought in the capital area
December 7, 2023 8:41 AM
This week's drought update reveals a fair amount of improvement. Much of southern Louisiana has been downgraded by one drought category. Baton Rouge now sits in the extreme drought, with portions of southwest Mississippi under a severe drought. The region of drought improvement aligns well with areas that... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: After cooldown, temperatures rise ahead of our next storm system Play Video
December 6, 2023 7:19 AM
Our coldest night has yet to arrive this week. That will come on Thursday morning, where some areas of frost are possible. Some areas north and east of Baton Rouge might even near the freezing mark. Temperatures rebound thereafter ahead of our next cold front. That front could bring some... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: A weak cold front will deliver a mid-week cooldown Play Video
December 5, 2023 7:19 AM
Despite a chilly start, things will warm up nicely on Tuesday afternoon. However, a weak cold front will send temperatures falling by mid-week. An even stronger cold front arrives over the weekend, which could bring storms back to the capital region. Today & Tonight : If you remember the... more » -
Saturday AM Forecast: Severe threat now over for the capital region, mostly dry the rest of the day Play Video
December 2, 2023 1:39 AM
There is a FLOOD WATCH for Assumption, Ascension, St. James, Livingston, and Tangipahoa parishes today until 3pm. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Isolated showers and storms continue to be possible... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: A few more waves of rain possible in the capital area Play Video
November 30, 2023 6:31 PM
Several waves of showers and storms are possible through Saturday, bringing locally heavy rain to the region. While there will be some dry time outside both on Friday and Saturday, rain gear may come in handy as we continue to dodge rain. By Sunday and early next week, the capital... more » -
A drought-stricken state: how the soils got so dry, and if there's any hope for relief
November 28, 2023 6:33 PM
For the last several months, it seems that we’ve had a hard time getting a lot of significant rain in the capital area. During January and February of 2023, almost the entire state was not classified under any drought category. That changed in March, when moderate drought expanded into... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Freeze Warning issued along and north of the interstate on Tuesday night Play Video
November 28, 2023 4:33 PM
Cool and dry weather will remain in place for a little while longer as high pressure continues to control the area. The coldest air of the week arrives on Wednesday morning, where some may flirt with the freezing mark. We’ll lose the influence of the high-pressure system soon thereafter. As... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: Cool and dry for now, watching more rain chances by late week Play Video
November 27, 2023 5:00 PM
High pressure dominates our weather pattern for the first part of the week, keeping us cool and dry. That changes for the second half of the week as high pressure shifts east. Not only will we get warmer, but it opens the door for a few systems that could bring... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: A dry/seasonable Saturday; showers possible for Sunday travel Play Video
November 24, 2023 6:16 PM
If you have the opportunity to choose which day to get outside over the weekend, Saturday is the day! Despite a chilly start, afternoon highs will be rather comfortable. It’ll also be dry, which bodes well for the LSU game. However, Sunday will bring forth some changes. Another round of... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: A pleasant weekend, followed by a strong storm system Play Video
November 17, 2023 6:42 PM
A weak cold front will sweep the clouds aside just in time for the LSU game. Although the weekend looks pleasant, a strong disturbance arrives early next week. This system brings beneficial rain, but also a chance for strong to severe storms. Tonight & Tomorrow : We’ll continue to... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Rain tapers off for the rest of the week Play Video
November 14, 2023 4:21 PM
After several days of dreary weather, we’re finally getting toward the back half of the gloominess. Though we might see some lingering showers into Wednesday, we’ll be able to stow away the rain gear soon thereafter. By the weekend, we might even see the sun poke out. Tonight &... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Clouds remain in control, much higher rain chances next week Play Video
November 11, 2023 5:29 PM
Despite having to dodge a few showers for the last couple of days, we can temporarily ditch the rain gear into Sunday. This break in rain chances will be very short-lived as a coastal low pressure system comes to life on Monday. That system brings us a much better shot... more » -
Saturday AM Forecast: Dreary, but nowhere close to a washout for gameday Play Video
November 11, 2023 8:51 AM
Whether you’re tailgating or out at Veterans Day ceremonies, the dreary weather pattern will remain in place. Although some will be dodging patchy areas of light rain, Saturday will by no means be a washout. However, a coastal low gives us a better shot at heavier and more widespread rain... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Navigating areas of light rain into Veterans Day Play Video
November 10, 2023 6:35 PM
The rain gear may come in handy over the next several days as a dreary weather pattern remains in place. Although we will be navigating a few showers on Veterans Day, we by no means expect a washout. Accumulations will be light over the weekend, but a coastal low gives... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Warm and dry weather precedes a late week disturbance Play Video
November 5, 2023 5:48 PM
The forecast remains rather eventful for the first half of the week. Both high and low temperatures will be well above average. However, we’re keeping an eye on our next cold front. That could send temperatures down and rain chances up by the week’s end. Tonight & Tomorrow :... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: Sunshine exits and rain chances return Play Video
October 9, 2023 6:52 PM
Although Monday featured sunny skies from start to finish, more clouds are on the horizon. Cloud cover will thicken on Tuesday. By Wednesday, we may have enough moisture to bring a healthy dose of rain to southern Louisiana. Tonight & Tomorrow : Despite a mostly clear sky on Monday... 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 » -
City of Gonzales prepares for heavy rainfall this weekend Play Video
June 4, 2021 7:53 PM
GONZALES - City public works crews spent Friday morning cleaning out drainage ditches in flood-prone neighborhoods in Gonzales. "I was thinking my tax dollars are at work it's good to see," Joseph Cagnolatti said. Cagnolatti owns a home on East Oak Alley Street, where public works department employees... more » -
Livingston Parish residents brace for more tropical storms Play Video
August 22, 2020 11:38 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Residents from the small Livingston Parish community called Carthage Bluff Landing are preparing for heavy rainfall from Tropical Storms Laura and Marco. "When it floods it's a major inconvenience, and plus the fact that when the water is all gone, I'm still cleaning up and... more » -
Residents still prepare for Cristobal in Springfield Play Video
June 8, 2020 12:34 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - While some residents prepared up until the last-minute for the arrival of Tropical Storm Cristobal, others weren't so worried about what the storm will bring to the area. "I don't have a lot of concerns about this, and it's southeast Louisiana, we're used to these kinds... more » -
A active start to 2020, rain and storms on the way Play Video
January 1, 2020 3:55 AM
New Year's Day starts off fair while clouds steadily increasing throughout the day as rainfall begins Wednesday evening. Models have come in better agreement slowing the system down suggesting isolated storms with a heavier rain event farther north and west. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Clouds quickly... more » -
GOHSEP urges caution ahead of tonight's severe weather threat
January 21, 2016 12:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging residents of the state to be aware of severe weather expected to hit Louisiana this evening as a cold front moves across the region. GOHSEP urges residents to stay tuned to stations like WBRZ News... more »