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Monday AM Forecast: Turning drier, with winter making a brief return Play Video
March 18, 2024 7:09 AM
Cool and breezy conditions take hold over the capital area on Monday. Winter makes a brief return into Tuesday morning, with many spots along and north of the interstate potentially seeing frost and/or light freeze conditions. Today & Tonight : We're finally on the backside of the soggy stretch.... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: rounds of showers and thunderstorms through holiday weekend Play Video
March 15, 2024 11:37 AM
After a stormy Friday afternoon, we expect a few more rounds of rain into St. Patrick's Day weekend. Although it will be wise to have the rain gear on hand this weekend, one day is looking wetter than the other. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect showers and thunderstorms to taper... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: slow moving front to ramp up rain chances next three days Play Video
March 14, 2024 5:23 PM
Two of the next three days will feature numerous showers and thunderstorms. Following the unsettled weather, temperatures will take a notable tumble. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies early will gradually become overcast through the night. South winds of 5-15mph will keep low temperatures well above average in the... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: rain coverage increasing each day to end week Play Video
March 13, 2024 5:16 PM
The rest of the workweek will be quite mild with a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The same general pattern will continue into the weekend until a cold front pushes through on Sunday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds that thickened through the day will be persistent overnight. As low... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: showers and thunderstorms set to return Play Video
March 12, 2024 5:00 PM
Wednesday will mark the transition into a more active and unsettled weather pattern. Each day through the weekend will have at least some chance for showers and thunderstorms. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect clouds to continue increasing overnight. Added sky cover will lead to low temperatures staying in the upper... 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 » -
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 » -
Monday PM Forecast: radar to remain busy; several shots at rain this week Play Video
March 4, 2024 5:11 PM
An active weather pattern will continue for the week ahead. While no single day looks like a washout, there are several days with modest rain chances on the board. Tonight & Tomorrow: The showers and thunderstorms will have a tendency to taper overnight. Not to say it will be... 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 » -
Friday PM Forecast: settling in to an unsettled weather pattern Play Video
March 1, 2024 5:48 PM
Overall, the weekend weather will be cooperative with outdoor activities. A weak front stalled in the northern Gulf of Mexico may interact with some upper level disturbances to create spotty showers and thunderstorms at times. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overcast skies will persist tonight, and a spotty shower is possible... 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 » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Spring-like for a few days, changes coming by midweek Play Video
February 25, 2024 7:18 PM
Warm and breezy conditions are here to stay for a couple of days. The spring feel comes to an end by midweek as a cold front overtakes the area. The front also opens the door for rain chances to creep back in. Tonight & Tomorrow : Expect another mainly... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: A weak front sets the stage for a beautiful weekend Play Video
February 22, 2024 5:34 PM
A weak cold front passage will give way to abundant sunshine and relaxing wind speeds. Though temperatures back off slightly on Friday, another warmup commences this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow : The clouds hang on through Thursday evening. There may be a brief window of partial clearing around midnight,... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: light showers followed by chilly temperatures Play Video
February 16, 2024 5:48 PM
A cold front pushing through the area will start the weekend off with light showers and falling temperatures. Some locations could reach freezing Sunday night. Tonight & Tomorrow: Generally light, intermittent rain will continue during the overnight hours as a cold front moves through the Baton Rouge area from... 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 » -
Monday AM Forecast: Rain exits, drier air and windy conditions left behind Play Video
February 12, 2024 7:25 AM
Rain exits early on Monday, giving way to cooler and drier days ahead. Although windy for parades on Lundi Gras, the wind backs off just in time for Mardi Gras. There will be no weather-related issues for parades on Fat Tuesday. Today & Tonight : Sunday night’s storms have... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: tracking showers and thunderstorms for the weekend Play Video
February 9, 2024 4:55 PM
Warm temperatures will continue into Mardi Gras weekend. While wet weather will still be a consideration Saturday and Sunday, there have been some significant adjustments to the forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: The overnight hours will remain cloudy and mild, almost muggy, as low temperatures stay in the low 60s.... 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 » -
Thursday PM Forecast: warm end to week ahead of wet weather late weekend Play Video
February 8, 2024 4:56 PM
After a very warm finish to a February workweek, the Mardi Gras weekend will have some weather woes. Rain and even thunderstorms could interfere with a few of the many outdoor events. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overcast will persist overnight. With ongoing southeast winds of 5-10mph, low temperatures will remain... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: another weekend with rain lined up for outdoor activities Play Video
February 7, 2024 5:09 PM
Yet again, the Storm Station is monitoring a rain potential that could affect outdoor events such as parades. Timing will be critical though, as the whole weekend is not expected to washout. Tonight & Tomorrow: Sky conditions quickly shift to majority cloud cover overnight which will keep morning lows... 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 Forecast: Staying dry all week ahead of rainmaker this weekend Play Video
January 30, 2024 4:57 AM
We stay dry and sunny with pleasant afternoons through Friday. Rain is set to arrive on Saturday and could impact weekend plans. Today & Tonight: Temperatures start of chilly today, in the upper-30s to low 40s for most around Louisiana. Mainly clear skies and lots of sunshine again Tuesday... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: wet week ending with a final batch of rain and thunderstorms Play Video
January 26, 2024 5:03 PM
A final round of rain will push through the area this evening and into tomorrow morning. Beyond that, dry conditions are expected through the remainder of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through the evening hours. While a constant rain is... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: A few more rounds of rain, turning drier this weekend Play Video
January 25, 2024 4:36 PM
The Flood Watch has been canceled across southeast Louisiana, but that doesn't mean we're done with rain. Although amounts should be lower, the Storm Station is tracking few more waves of rain are Friday and into Saturday. Tonight & Tomorrow : Much of the area continues to catch a... 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 » -
Friday AM Forecast: Prepare for extreme cold next week Play Video
January 12, 2024 5:59 AM
*9:30am update* - All showers are now exiting the viewing area, and any severe threat is now over. The rest of the day will be cool and very breezy. Temperatures remain chilly this weekend but it's advised to take necessary cold weather precautions this weekend before an extremely cold... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: rainy rush hour to end week, cold blast coming next week Play Video
January 11, 2024 5:47 PM
After a rainy final morning drive of the workweek, windy conditions will overtake the area. Though a drop in temperatures is expected for the weekend, it will feel mild compared to the cold blast coming early next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: The overnight hours will be mainly cloudy and... 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 » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: Cold air pours into the capital area Play Video
December 27, 2023 5:46 PM
A blast of cold air arrives Wednesday night. This will produce temperatures close to freezing for several mornings, so be sure to protect pets and plants in the coming days. As we get closer to 2024, our attention then shifts to a few disturbances which might bring a couple rounds... 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 » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: looking ahead to unsettled weather for the holidays Play Video
December 19, 2023 4:38 PM
While the remainder of the workweek looks largely quiet, unsettled weather will arrive as we approach the holidays. Those hoping for a cold Christmas will not get their wish this year. Tonight & Tomorrow: The chill will be held in check every so slightly overnight as some mid to... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: Turning warmer and unsettled into the holiday weekend Play Video
December 19, 2023 7:17 AM
A punch of cool and dry has delivered the coolest air of the week. After a cool Tuesday, temperatures and moisture will gradually increase thereafter. Eventually, the pattern turns more unsettled. Many could be dodging showers and storms over the holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : The capital area... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: Quiet to start the week, more unsettled closer to Christmas Play Video
December 18, 2023 7:13 AM
With cool mornings and warm afternoons, we're starting off the week in typical December fashion. Through the rest of the week, we'll see temperatures and humidity gradually climbing. This will set us up for what could be a rainy holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : With clear skies and... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: next storm brings wind then rain to Metro Area Play Video
December 13, 2023 4:56 PM
A dynamic storm system will move into the region for the end of the workweek and beginning of the weekend. Expect increased winds followed by a round of rain. Tonight & Tomorrow: With more clouds around, low temperatures will be propped up by several degrees during the overnight hours.... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Gradually warming up ahead of our next storm system Play Video
December 7, 2023 7:07 AM
After a very cold morning, temperatures begin to rebound on Thursday afternoon. That trend will continue through Saturday ahead of our next cold front. That front will be a strong one, and brings out next best shot of seeing showers and thunderstorms. Today & Tonight : The coldest air... more » -
UPDATE: A Tornado Watch is in effect for southeast Louisiana until 4am Saturday Play Video
December 1, 2023 3:00 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Tangipahoa, Iberville, St. James, Assumption, and St. Mary parishes until 4 a.m. Saturday. A TORNADO WATCH means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and/or damaging winds in and around the watch area.... 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 » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: rainmaker on the way Play Video
November 29, 2023 6:57 PM
A round of rain and thunderstorms will overspread the Gulf Coast later Thursday. The culprit storm system will cause unsettled weather to stick around into the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will continue to build in overnight as winds shift to the southeast. These two changes will likely cause... 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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
Thursday PM Forecast: rain chances return to the Gulf Coast Play Video
November 9, 2023 6:06 PM
A cold front will move into the area overnight and into Friday. This will mark the beginning of a significant pattern change—much cooler, cloudier and wetter. Some beneficial rain is expected. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect overcast skies and low temperatures in the mid 60s tonight. As a cold front... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: one more night of fog, increasing potential for some rain Play Video
November 8, 2023 5:49 PM
DENSE FOG ADVISORY: is in effect from 1 - 10am Thursday across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Visibility could drop to one quarter of a mile or less causing hazardous driving. Slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Especially near New Orleans, wildfire... 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: Trick-or-treaters will want to dress warm Play Video
October 30, 2023 6:27 PM
Cooler weather has finally arrived! Jackets (and perhaps heavy coats) will be needed over the next several days as temperatures continue to plunge. Wind will also be an issue, and we’re looking at fire weather concerns through midweek. Beyond Halloween, overnight lows venture into the 30s for a couple of... more » -
Sunday AM Forecast: Big pattern change starts tomorrow Play Video
October 29, 2023 8:58 AM
A cold front will move through the area tomorrow which will bring with it a lot of cloud cover but low rain chances. After the front, we will cool down drastically with lows in the 30's by the middle and end of the week. Today & Tonight : Temperatures... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Heat remains this weekend; Becoming chilly next week Play Video
October 26, 2023 6:30 PM
Temperatures continue to be well above-average through the weekend, with highs in the upper-80s to near 90°. However, all eyes are upon our next cold front which arrives just in time for Halloween. That will set us up for a chilly start to November. Tonight & Tomorrow : We... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Unseasonably warm for now; Big pattern changes leading up to Halloween Play Video
October 25, 2023 7:28 AM
Fortunately, fog is much less of a concern for the Wednesday morning commute. We’re left with warm and breezy conditions for the rest of the day. That's a theme which remains through the weekend. That said, a cold front is on the horizon which appears to bring a big pattern... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: cold front clears area before busy weekend of events Play Video
October 13, 2023 4:12 PM
A cold front will push through the area as the weekend begins to spread cooler and drier air across the Capital Area. A reinforcing shot of cool air will send temperatures about 10 degrees below average early next week. Tonight & Tomorrow : As a front rolls through the... 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 » -
Monday PM Forecast: best shot at rain behind, but week still offers few small chances
September 25, 2023 5:58 PM
Some parts of the viewing area, like Hammond, received a fast three to four inches of rain on Monday morning. While rain chances will taper through this workweek, a small opportunity will stay in the forecast. By the weekend, dry and warm conditions should prevail. Tonight & Tomorrow :... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: A wet start to your Monday morning Play Video
September 25, 2023 6:41 AM
Monday morning's commute will be accompanied by heavy rain showers and storms. Today & Tonight: After starting off your Monday with rain, skies will remain mostly cloudy for the rest of the day. Lingering showers look likely through much of the morning and the chance to see a scattered... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Storm chances return as the weekend nears Play Video
September 12, 2023 6:29 PM
The drier and more comfortable air has been replaced by familiar humidity. A weak front will drift into the area and act as a culprit for some showers and thunderstorms through the rest of the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Any remaining showers or cloud cover will diminish by midnight.... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: chance for showers fizzling, heat dome not giving up yet Play Video
September 4, 2023 4:40 PM
The chances of beneficial rain will quickly decline for the remainder of the week. As a result, high temperatures will find levels well above average in the upper 90s. Tonight & Tomorrow: Lingering showers and thunderstorms will wrap up shortly after sunset. The overnight hours will stay muggy with... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: even better rain chances, some could be heavy Play Video
August 27, 2023 10:58 PM
A weak cold front will deliver the best rain chance in quite some time for the Capital Area on Monday. Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to intensify and approach the Big Bend region of Florida during the middle of the week. Locally, dry air and breezy conditions created by the... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: after week of record warmth, increased rain chances in sight Play Video
August 24, 2023 10:14 PM
High temperatures in excess of 100 degrees will be possible all the way through the weekend. A weak cold front will approach the area on Monday and Tuesday. This will knock down the temperatures a bit and potentially provide some much needed rain. A *** RED FLAG WARNING*** is... more » -
Advisories issued for tropical wave in Gulf of Mexico, formation likely
August 21, 2023 10:28 AM
The National Hurricane Center has designated a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. This designation allows the NHC to initiate full advisories and guidance on a system before it has formed, in order to prepare areas for impacts. P.T.C. Nine has been monitored... more » -
SEVERE T-STORM WATCH until 9pm for Metro Area
July 22, 2023 3:27 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH until 9pm for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area, except St. Mary Parish. The primary threats this afternoon and evening include, scattered damaging wind gusts to 70mph and isolated large hail to 1.5 inches in diameter. Of course, thunderstorms also mean... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: a shot at showers over the weekend Play Video
July 21, 2023 6:47 PM
The weekend should start with our final day in a long stretch of dangerous heat. The temperatures will be tamped down by some showers and thunderstorms, worth paying attention to if you have outdoor plans. A *HEAT ADVISORY* will be in effect on Saturday from 12pm - 7pm for... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: scattered storms to taper, give way to higher heat Play Video
July 11, 2023 4:23 PM
For one more day, scattered showers and thunderstorms will be in the forecast. While rain may not shut down entirely, it will become scarce as heat surges Thursday through the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: With a later start on Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms may linger a few hours past... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: higher heat creeping in by late week Play Video
July 10, 2023 4:41 PM
A weak, dissipating front between I-10 and I-20 will help to trigger scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms for the beginning of the week. Big heat is lurking for the days that follow. Tonight & Tomorrow: Lingering showers and thunderstorms will taper between sunset and midnight. Skies will otherwise... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: typical pattern over the weekend, rain may ramp up Monday Play Video
July 7, 2023 5:29 PM
The so-called heat dome will stay out west a few days longer keeping the door open for a more typical pattern of scattered showers and thunderstorms. They affected a little less of the area than expected toward the end of the week. With little change to the pattern heading into... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: dodging storms into the weekend, hurricane season update Play Video
July 6, 2023 6:31 PM
So far this week, some locations have collected around four inches of rainfall while others have been nearly skunked. If your lawn or garden need water, scattered showers and thunderstorms will stay a part of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Lingering showers and thunderstorms should not... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: scattered storms, downpours possible to end week Play Video
July 5, 2023 5:23 PM
As the week concludes, scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast. Typical with summer action, any could produce downpours, frequent lightning and gusty wind. Tonight & Tomorrow: Following the same trend of the last two evenings, showers and thunderstorms will decay quickly after nightfall. Beneath and partly... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: daily dose of scattered showers and thunderstorms Play Video
July 4, 2023 4:29 PM
Radar got a little busier with showers and thunderstorms on Independence Day. A similar pattern will play out over the next several afternoons. Tonight & Tomorrow: Any leftover showers and thunderstorms will be diminishing beyond dusk and clearing is expected for most evening fireworks displays. It will be a... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: heat to be tapered by increasing rain chances Play Video
July 3, 2023 5:47 PM
A transition to a more typical summer routine can be expected to begin Tuesday. Afternoon heat will be tapered in many locations by popping showers and thunderstorms. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a partly cloudy and quiet night. Low temperatures will bottom out well above average, in the upper 70s.... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: from standard warmth to summer sizzle Play Video
June 22, 2023 5:58 PM
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be easier to find over the next two days than the rest of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. For the same reason, heat will return to well above average, and perhaps dangerous, levels. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a partly cloudy and quiet night. Any... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: slow transition from standard to steamy Play Video
June 21, 2023 5:59 PM
A weak front will meander around the area through the end of the workweek. This will serve as a trigger for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Higher heat comes back later in the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a partly cloudy and quiet night. Any spotty showers... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: crank the heat up even more into the weekend Play Video
June 15, 2023 6:36 PM
An *EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH* has been issued all of southeast Louisiana on Friday. This means the heat could be even more extreme than what has been felt over the last few days. Heat index values over 113 degrees are possible. Hot temperatures and high humidity combined may cause heat illnesses... more » -
Sunday Forecast: Decreased Rain Chances As Temps Soar Play Video
June 10, 2023 10:55 PM
Isolated showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast through the next two days, though coverage looks increasingly limited. Big time heat will become the story next week. Today & Tonight: The second half of the weekend will play out similar to the first with early sunshine... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: shower count and air quality going down Play Video
June 7, 2023 5:35 PM
Through the end of the week, afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be much more isolated. This will lead to warmer temperatures in most locations and reduced air quality. An *AIR QUALITY ALERT* is in effect for the Baton Rouge Metro Area through the end of the week. Light northwesterly... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: in the afternoon shower and storm routine Play Video
June 5, 2023 5:52 PM
The forecast challenge for the week, as is common during the warm season, is just how many showers and thunderstorms will fire up each afternoon. The main idea is that afternoons will feature more action early in the week and less action later in the week. Tonight & Tomorrow:... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: no surprise, rather warm first weekend of June Play Video
June 2, 2023 4:34 PM
Into the first weekend of June, expect warmth and a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, the first named storm of the season is in the Gulf of Mexico, but posing no threat to the local area. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will be mostly clear overnight as low temperatures... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: slim chance for any afternoon showers Play Video
May 31, 2023 4:28 PM
The air quality is expected to improve slightly tomorrow. Additionally, there is a slim chance for a pop-up shower or storm. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect mostly clear skies overnight with low temperatures drifting back into the upper 60s. Steady warming is expected after sunrise on Thursday with high temperatures... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: passing front limits showers to end week Play Video
May 17, 2023 4:12 PM
Behind a weak front, fewer showers and thunderstorms are expected to end the week. A second weak front will try to take a bite out of humidity over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: A weakening cold front will continue to drop southeast through the area overnight. As this happens,... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: weak front set to move through
May 16, 2023 5:54 PM
Two weak fronts will move through the area over the next five days. With each, some showers and thunderstorms are expected followed by minor, but noticeable changes. Today & Tonight: The few showers that got going on Tuesday after will fall apart after dusk. Partial clearing is expected overnight... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: front brings scattered storms next two days
May 15, 2023 5:45 PM
A weak front will push into the area and stall while dissipating through Wednesday. With daytime warming, this front will help trigger more numerous showers and thunderstorms. Today & Tonight: Following the typical routine, showers and thunderstorms will wrap up into the evening. Overnight will be partly cloudy and... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: weak front to deliver uptick in showers tomorrow Play Video
May 14, 2023 10:32 AM
After a drier weekend, showers and thunderstorms will ramp back up into the new week. A front will drift into the area to cause more activity. Tonight & Tomorrow: Any leftover showers will quickly fade after sunset. Overnight will be partly cloudy and muggy with low temperatures in the... more » -
Happy Mother's Day! Try to stay cool by the pool
May 13, 2023 11:02 PM
Try to keep Mom cool today! The second half of the weekend will continue the trend of heat and humidity. Today & Tonight: On Mother’s Day, you can expect plenty of sunshine early with some cumulus clouds bubbling up by the afternoon hours. With that, rogue showers or thunderstorms... more »