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  • 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 »
  • Warm, humid and windy with a weekend storm threat Play Video

    April 28, 2017 7:03 AM

    An active weather weekend is ahead with warm, humid and windy conditions on Saturday giving way to thunderstorms, possibly severe, on Sunday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The week will end on a quiet note, though a slightly less comfortable one. Despite more clouds than sun, temperatures will... more »
  • Two quiet days followed by another severe weather threat Play Video

    March 28, 2017 6:58 AM

    Two fairly quiet weather days are ahead before eyes return to skies and the threat for severe storms on Thursday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: For Tuesday, expect a partly sunny sky with high temperatures in the mid 80s. A shower cannot be ruled out but rain chances... more »
  • UPDATE: severe weather threat pushed into Saturday

    March 24, 2017 1:48 PM

    The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center (SPC) continues a “slight risk” for severe weather on Saturday. This means scattered severe storms are possible within the forecast area. An isolated intense thunderstorm is possible. On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest) severe weather threat, this event is a... more »
  • The time is now: Your Severe Weather Safety Plan

    March 3, 2017 2:37 PM

    Tornadoes, damaging thunderstorm winds, large hail, and flash floods can occur at any time of the year. However, late winter and spring usually bring the greatest chance of these severe weather events occurring in Louisiana. The goal of severe weather awareness is to call attention to the threats posed... 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 »
  • Area dodges severe storms, but local rivers rise

    January 23, 2017 7:13 AM

    All things considered, the local area fared very well amidst an outbreak of severe weather all across the Southeast. Deadly tornadoes struck as close as Hattiesburg, MS., with reports of damaging wind and large hail all around. Despite a multitude of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings on Friday Night and... more »
  • One down, one to go: higher severe weather threat tonight

    November 29, 2016 7:07 AM

    The first threat for severe weather, fortunately, did not materialize on Monday Evening. The Baton Rouge area will once again have conditions favorable for strong thunderstorms overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Stay in touch with the forecast and have access to alerts while you are asleep tonight via the WBRZ WX... more »
  • Clean up begins in Assumption after severe storms Play Video

    May 20, 2016 7:39 PM

    ASSUMPTION- Assumption Parish residents have their hands full with cleaning up following severe storms that cut through the area. One resident, Shawn Coker, came into town Thursday night for a visit, but that trip turned into a clean up effort quickly at his in-laws' home. An uninhabited trailer next door... more »
  • SEVERE T-STORM WATCH until 12pm for Baton Rouge area

    April 27, 2016 9:09 AM

    The National Weather Service has issued a *SEVERE T-STORM WATCH* for the ENTIRE WBRZ Weather forecast area until 12pm. ***10am UPDATE: the watch has been extended until 3pm*** Locations within the SEVERE T-STORM WATCH area include the parishes of East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, East... more »
  • *SEVERE T-STORM WATCH* issued for part of WBRZ Weather Forecast area

    April 11, 2016 2:24 PM

    The National Weather Service has issued a *SEVERE T-STORM WATCH* for parts of the WBRZ Weather forecast area until 7pm. Locations within the SEVERE T-STORM WATCH area include the parishes of East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena and West Feliciana in Louisiana and the Counties of Amite, Pike and... more »
  • SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS: Tornadoes

    March 2, 2016 12:10 PM

    A tornado is a rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground. The National Weather Service will issue a TORNADO WARNING when a one is observed by spotters or indicated by radar. Those within the warned area should take immediate safety action. Strength... more »
  • WBRZ Forecast Area under TORNADO WATCH until 6pm Monday

    February 15, 2016 10:48 AM

    The National Weather Service has issued a *TORNADO WATCH* for the WBRZ Weather forecast area until 6pm Monday. Locations within the TORNADO WATCH area include the parishes of East Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Mary Tangipahoa, West Baton Rouge and... more »
  • Tornado Watch issued for part of the area

    November 17, 2015 1:49 PM

    The National Weather Service has issued a *TORNADO WATCH* for parts of the WBRZ Weather forecast area until 8pm. As thunderstorms develop, the main threats will include a few tornadoes and damaging wind gusts up to 70mph. Rain and thunderstorms will increase through the afternoon. Isolated... more »
  • The second severe weather season awakens

    November 9, 2015 1:45 PM

    The spring surge of tropical moisture clashing with winter leftovers in the Midwest and Gulf South, makes March to May prime tornado season. Not to be underestimated though, is the arrival of cold air displacing lingering summer humidity southward. Indeed, October – December offers a fair... more »

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