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Tuesday AM Forecast: Storms exiting, Spring-like weather through Easter weekend Play Video
March 26, 2024 5:24 AM
Once storms move out early Tuesday morning, we will begin a streak of days with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures. Easter weekend will feature gorgeous conditions for any outdoor gatherings. Today & Tonight : Tuesday begins with lingering showers and storms, none with threats of becoming severe. By... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: Storms today ahead of a very nice weekend Play Video
March 22, 2024 5:45 AM
Numerous thunderstorms early Friday will become more spotty in nature by the afternoon. This weekend continues to trend very pleasant and suitable for outdoor plans. Our next storm system arrives early next week. Today & Tonight: Friday morning will see numerous showers and storms as a line sweeps through... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Warming trend continues with addition of daily rain chances Play Video
March 13, 2024 6:25 AM
Warmer afternoons for the remainder of the week are paired with the chance to run into showers and storms. The greatest coverage of storms are expected Friday and Sunday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Temperatures across southern Louisiana early Wednesday will be around 15° warmer than 24 hours prior. Baton Rouge... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Staying warm and dry today, Storms arrive tomorrow Play Video
March 7, 2024 7:13 AM
Besides some additional clouds, today will be very similar to yesterday, with warm and dry conditions. That quickly shifts as a cold front brings more rain and storms to the state to end the week. Today & Tonight: Thursday morning starts off mild with clear skies and temperatures in... more » -
Wednesday Forecast: More sunshine today before clouds tomorrow, continuing to track weekend storm system Play Video
February 7, 2024 4:48 AM
Sunny and 75° today but skies quickly turn cloudy to end the week. Rain and storm chances increase for the weekend. Today & Tonight: It is a chilly start to this Wednesday with temperatures around southern Louisiana ranging from the upper-30s to low 40s under clear skies. The mainly... more » -
National Weather Service confirms EF-0 damage near Labadieville Play Video
January 9, 2024 12:15 AM
LABADIEVILLE - The National Weather Service determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Assumption Parish on Monday afternoon. The NWS storm survey stated that wind speeds peaked around 80 miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground for about one minute, tracking 0.8 miles. The survey... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Rain returns today with gusty winds and heavy downpours possible Play Video
November 30, 2023 6:50 AM
Rain and thunderstorms expected around the state today. Some storms could contain heavier downpours and gusty winds, especially this evening and overnight. While we do expect some dry time during the day Friday and Saturday, make sure to keep your raingear handy through the weekend as showers are likely each... 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 » -
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 » -
Roofers flock to neighborhoods hit by unprecedented hail storm Play Video
June 21, 2023 4:31 PM
BRUSLY - Tuesday's hail storm was unprecedented. It's something Louisiana has not seen before - hail as big as your palm in some areas. Vicky Gaudet described the clatter as "explosions going off." "It was loud, I never have seen this before," Vicky Gaudet said. After a... more » -
Cameras out! Shelfies snapped across Capital Area Monday afternoon Play Video
June 5, 2023 6:47 PM
Thunderstorms are common across the Gulf Coast during the warm season. Often the cumulonimbus clouds responsible for those storms give us a glimpse of of their ominous looking base which is known as a shelf cloud. A shelf cloud is a low, horizontal, wedge-shaped cloud attached to the base... more » -
Central woman rescued after tree falls in storm Play Video
May 6, 2023 10:00 AM
CENTRAL - Firefighters helped a woman from a damaged trailer after a large tree fell on it during stormy weather on Saturday. The incident happened on Gemini Drive. Rescue crews said the woman had only minor injuries, including a broken arm. Neighbors say firefighters had break her front... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: scattered showers next two days Play Video
April 11, 2023 5:26 PM
A storm system will cross the Gulf of Mexico this week. Periods of rain and coastal flooding will result. This storm may resemble a tropical system but will not possess enough of the characteristics to be labeled as such. No matter the classification, the impacts to the area would not... more » -
Latest storm takes section of Ward Creek, backyards at risk Play Video
February 7, 2023 4:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - The storm that dumped a few inches of rain in the Baton Rouge area on January 29, took a toll on a portion of Ward Creek in the Westminster neighborhood. Some people backing up to the creek on Drusilla Drive are worried their property could go... more » -
New storm restoration charge coming to Entergy customers' bills Play Video
January 19, 2023 4:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - We all knew we'd be paying for it eventually. The Louisiana Public Service Commission has approved more Entergy restoration costs. Entergy will be financing another $1.5 billion in storm costs using low-cost bonds. That's on top of the $3.6 billion already approved. The costs are related... more » -
Hurricane Andrew: 30 years later - watch the Storm Station special here Play Video
August 24, 2022 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Three decades after Hurricane Andrew devastated parts of Louisiana and Florida, WBRZ commemorated the historic storm with "Hurricane Andrew: 30 Years Later." The half-hour special premiered on Thursday and featured rare footage of the storm taken straight from the WBRZ archives, as well as an inside... more » -
Hard-to-reach equipment slowing down repairs in Baton Rouge neighborhood, Entergy says Play Video
June 17, 2022 1:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - A neighborhood in Baton Rouge has been without power for roughly a day as Entergy has struggled to reach damaged equipment. The power company said the outage started around 2 p.m. Thursday and was initially attributed to downed powerlines in the Plantation Trace area. Entergy said... more » -
Sheriff: Women caught looting hotel closed since Hurricane Ida
June 7, 2022 9:35 AM
GALLIANO - Deputies arrested a pair of women after they were allegedly caught looting a hotel that's been closed since Hurricane Ida ripped through southeast Louisiana over nine months ago. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said the business's owner spotted the women June 3 inside the Galliano hotel, which... more » -
Livingston Parish contractor arrested for home improvement fraud from Ida
May 11, 2022 6:01 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - A man was arrested Wednesday for contractor fraud dating back to Sept. 9, 2021, after Hurricane Ida. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Chester Lempitsky was charged with home improvement fraud after being contracted to fix hurricane damage. Lempitsky was released on a $25,000 bond... more » -
Bill aims to limit state's liability for nursing home evacuations after Hurricane Ida deaths
April 12, 2022 9:08 AM
BATON ROUGE - A new proposal from lawmakers—filed in response to a disastrous series of hurricane evacuations that ended with more than a dozen people dead—would enforce stricter oversight upon nursing homes while also limiting the state's risk of facing legal backlash. House bill 933 would mandate those facilities... more » -
Volunteers from Ascension and Livingston parishes serving hot meals to tornado victims in Kentucky Play Video
December 21, 2021 5:39 PM
MAYFIELD, Kentucky - The devastation in Mayfield, Kentucky, is overwhelming. "These people are still staying in shelters whether it's at schools or at VFW Halls or wherever but, the devastation in Mayfield, Kentucky, is just more than you could ever imagine," said St. Amant fire chief, James LeBlanc. ... more » -
City-Parish debris removal crews to make final pass by November 21
November 17, 2021 1:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - Remnants of Hurricane Ida's presence in East Baton Rouge (EBR) linger, but local government representatives say it won't be long before all such unsightly piles of Hurricane-related debris are removed. City-Parish debris removal crews are making their third and final pass to collect storm debris from... more » -
Committee questions state over handling of nursing home evacuations Play Video
September 24, 2021 6:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - New rules are being discussed for how emergency evacuations for nursing home facilities are handled. That's after a disastrous evacuation before Hurricane Ida that stranded more than 800 people in a warehouse ill-equipped to properly care for the residents. At least five have died from the experience.... more » -
Storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida continue in Livingston Parish Play Video
September 21, 2021 8:33 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - On Tuesday morning cleanup from Hurricane Ida continues in Livingston Parish. Over the last three weeks, significant progress has been made in removing downed trees from roadways and restoring power to the area. As of Tuesday morning, .2 percent of utility customers in the Parish... more » -
DSNAP application process for Hurricane Ida victims continues; find out how to apply here Play Video
September 20, 2021 7:07 AM
BATON ROUGE - Those who lost food due to the impact of Hurricane Ida can begin applying for food assistance to help replace the items lost, beginning Monday. According to The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), a number of Louisiana residents in 25 parishes will be... more » -
Social media account raised over $40K for dogs displaced by Ida
September 18, 2021 7:52 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A social media account raised over $40K for dogs who needed help due to Hurricane Ida. The account WeRateDogs collected $43,000 in donations for Louisiana SPCA. The money is working to help dogs who were displaced during the storm nearly three weeks ago. In a... more » -
After being displaced by Ida, Saints expected to return to Superdome in week 4
September 17, 2021 12:43 PM
NEW ORLEANS - The Saints will finally return to the Superdome more than a month after Hurricane Ida forced the team out of New Orleans. Coach Sean Payton said the team will be back in their home stadium after finishing back-to-back away games over the next two weeks. That... more » -
After brief pause thanks to Nicholas, East Baton Rouge debris removal resumes Play Video
September 16, 2021 11:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - After two days of rain curtailed debris pickup, either substantially or completely, crews were back at it again Thursday. "Given the rain event, we're only a day or two behind," Darryl Gissel, chief administrative officer for the city-parish, said. "We were fortunate with this last storm... more » -
Crews using new 'aqua gator' to clear storm debris out of local waterways Play Video
September 16, 2021 6:29 PM
DONALDSONVILLE - Crews who are working to clean storm debris out of clogged waterways across Ascension Parish are using a new tool that gets the job done quicker. It's called the "Aqua-Gator" and it's only a month old. The machine allows them to easily lift fallen trees, cut them,... more » -
Baton Rouge bracing for more rain Thursday after withstanding effects of Ida, Nicholas Play Video
September 16, 2021 6:48 AM
BATON ROUGE - Early Thursday morning, energy providers in south Louisiana are reporting over 53,000 power outages. Lafourche stands out as the Parish with the leading number of outages, where over 22,000 remain in the dark. Most of East Baton Rouge (EBR) Parish has power, with the exception... more » -
WATCH: Albany street flooded from overnight showers Play Video
September 15, 2021 4:01 PM
ALBANY - Streets flooded overnight as showers from Nicholas dumped a radar-estimated six to eight inches of rain in the area overnight. By Wednesday afternoon, Wagner Road was mostly underwater and only passable by trucks or higher vehicles. Schools in the area closed Wednesday for inclement weather. Nicholas... more » -
Nicholas-fueled rainfall triggers anxiety for May flood victims Play Video
September 14, 2021 11:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's a tale of two storms that have come and gone in the Morning Glen neighborhood. Piles of trees, branches, and limbs cover curbs two weeks after Hurricane Ida made landfall. However, other piles are made up of personal possessions thrown out of gutted homes... more » -
Entergy, DEMCO working through Nicholas to restore power outages from Ida Play Video
September 14, 2021 6:24 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - It's day 16 for thousands of people still without power following Hurricane Ida. With Tropical Storm Nicholas in the mix, there's concern over what that means for people still waiting in the dark. The numbers on the outage maps continue to improve as crews work to... more » -
US Coast Guard Station Venice rescues "a tiny life in need" during storm recovery efforts
September 14, 2021 4:25 PM
PLAQUEMINES PARISH - Sometimes the best discoveries are made under challenging circumstances. This was certainly the case for members of the U.S. Coast Guard who were tirelessly assisting in storm recovery efforts in the small Plaquemines Parish community of Venice. After Hurricane Ida hit the area in late... more » -
List of sandbag locations ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas
September 14, 2021 7:55 AM
Check below for a list of sandbag pick-up locations in south Louisiana ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas. This list will be updated as officials announce additional sites in and around the capital region. *** Ascension Parish *Unless otherwise indicated, locals will need to bring their own... more » -
While dealing with over 92K outages from Ida, Louisiana braces for impact from Nicholas Play Video
September 14, 2021 6:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - The effects of Hurricane Ida linger in Louisiana, where 92,577 remain without power, and now the Gulf Coast state braces for impact from yet another storm system. JUST IN: The latest tropical advisory. Updates and your detailed local forecast at: https://t.co/Ck61O53rYN | #LaWX #MsWX pic.twitter.com/kv8fmJYdCp... more » -
Tropical Storm Nicholas expected to make landfall in Texas, will bring heavy rain to Louisiana
September 12, 2021 11:41 AM
HOUSTON - Tropical storm warnings and watches were issued for coastal areas of Texas Sunday as Tropical Storm Nicholas formed. The storm formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico Sunday. It is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of Texas and Louisiana this week. The Baton... more » -
LSU Athletics taking donations for victims of Hurricane Ida
September 11, 2021 6:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU Athletics will be accepting donations for victims of Hurricane Ida on Sunday. Donations will be collected at the Rouses on Burbank from 1 to 3 p.m. The organization is asking for: cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, first aid supplies, and paper products. Water and... more » -
Drillship worker sues Shell, Noble Corp., claiming he was left in Hurricane Ida's path
September 9, 2021 8:25 AM
Controversy is brewing over an ultra-deepwater drillship in the Gulf of Mexico that was hit by Hurricane Ida and reportedly nearly capsized. According to Upstream , following Globetrotter II's exposure to the effects of Hurricane Ida's 150 mph winds and punishing rain, Noble Corporation has declared force majeure on... more » -
Clean-up hotline now available for storm victims in Assumption Parish
September 8, 2021 3:40 PM
ASSUMPTION PARISH - A hotline is now available for residents in Assumption Parish who need help cleaning up damage from Hurricane Ida. The group Crisis Cleanup said they connect residents with local volunteers who can help with: -cutting fallen trees -drywall, flooring and appliance removal -tarping roofs -mold mitigation... more » -
Lafitte fisherman says 'I've still got my life' after surviving 13 hours aboard capsized boat during Ida
September 8, 2021 10:02 AM
LAFITTE — As Norman Bouisse, an experienced shrimper from Jefferson Parish, stood amid the muddied and flood-damaged streets of the community he called home, he told WWL-TV , "All that can be replaced. I've still got my life. That's the main thing." Lafitte, an unincorporated South Louisiana community with... more » -
Power restoration efforts continue after Ida; just over 300k outages in Louisiana
September 8, 2021 5:05 AM
BATON ROUGE - As of Wednesday morning, 325,315 are without power in Louisiana due to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ida. Local power company, Demco reports that 25,508 of their clients are in the dark and Entergy's outage total clocks in at 299,807. Demco provides restoration updates on Ascension,... more » -
Louisiana reports 141 hospitalizations for carbon monoxide poisoning in past week
September 6, 2021 3:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - With the increased use of generators to power homes, there have been 141 ER visits for carbon monoxide poisoning in the past week. The Louisiana Department of Health said Monday, along with the hospitalizations, four people have died. The LDH urges residents to use generator... more » -
Governor Edwards updates residents in Livingston Parish on hurricane recovery efforts Play Video
September 4, 2021 11:42 PM
LIVINGSTON - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at the Livingston Office of Homeland Security on Saturday afternoon and expressed concern about a new weather system developing: a second storm that could come this way. "It's more than a theoretical possibility. It happened to us last year, and it... more » -
Across Louisiana, just over 697,000 without power Friday morning Play Video
September 3, 2021 8:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - Before Ida completed its 3.5-day journey across the United States, the system pounded south Louisiana with destructive winds and brought extensive flooding to the New England area. Ida's 3.5 day journey across the U.S. From destructive winds & storm surge on the Gulf Coast, to... more » -
Entergy updates restoration times: See when you could have power Play Video
September 2, 2021 4:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - For Entergy customers, frustration continues to grow as some are going on four days with no power. Entergy New Orleans issued a series of estimated power restoration times Friday. According to this timetable, Baton Rouge Metro- East Baton Rouge has an estimated time of restoration of... more » -
Airlines now operating full schedule of flights out of Baton Rouge airport
September 2, 2021 2:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Metro Airport says it's back to hosting a full schedule of flights days after Hurricane Ida shut down the capital area. The airport says it expects to have a limited number of seats available Thursday and Friday, but it expects availability to improve... more » -
Bagged ice available to Baker residents Wednesday morning
September 1, 2021 8:57 AM
BAKER - Residents of Baker who are without power following Hurricane Ida's impact on the area will be able to get free bags of ice Wednesday morning. According to the Mayor's Office, the ice will be distributed at Baker High School (3200 Groom Road) from 9 a.m. to 11... more » -
A glimmer of hope in New Orleans as Entergy begins power restoration
September 1, 2021 7:22 AM
NEW ORLEANS - On Wednesday morning, Entergy Louisiana announces that it is making progress in responding to widespread outages in New Orleans. Shortly after midnight, Entergy crews were able to restore power to some customers in Eastern New Orleans with generation supplied by the New Orleans Power Station. ... more » -
As Ida cleanup begins, Our Lady of the Lake reports influx of recovery-related injuries Play Video
August 31, 2021 11:18 PM
BATON ROUGE - Across southeast Louisiana, the hum of portable generators elicits either relief or envy. As much of the area was plunged into darkness as Hurricane Ida hit Sunday, concern over carbon monoxide poisoning grew. "In the last 24 hours, we've made 12 calls for either a CO... more » -
Livingston waterways remain closed
August 31, 2021 5:55 AM
UPDATE: The Livingston Parish president announced the waterways will reopened to all boating traffic starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday: https://www.wbrz.com/news/livingston-parish-waterways-reopened-still-large-amounts-of-debris-in-water ----- LIVINGSTON - Waterways in Livingston Parish remain closed, too dangerous for recreational boating because of debris from Hurricane Ida. After closing parish waterways August 30th ahead... more » -
More than 100,000 EBR residents still without power Play Video
August 30, 2021 11:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - Monday evening, just under 110,000 Entergy customers and 24,000 Demco customers still had no power, more than 24 hours after Hurricane Ida passed through Baton Rouge. Energy crews are still surveying the damage they need to fix before actually fixing it. In River Bend, one... more » -
Lafayette woman found dead in St. Martinville
August 30, 2021 9:23 PM
BREAUX BRIDGE - A woman was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds early in the morning after Hurricane Ida moved through Louisiana. St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office said the body of 42-year-old Nicole Hamilton of Lafayette was found outdoors on Mills Highway around 3:25 a.m. Monday. Deputies said... more » -
Cassidy and Graves get first look at Ida's damage
August 30, 2021 8:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy and Congressman Garret Graves landed in Baton Rouge Monday afternoon after taking a look at Hurricane Ida during a flyover in a U.S. Coast Guard airplane. "This was the most powerful storm to hit the United States," Graves said. Coast Guard... more » -
West Baton Rouge shelters of last resort closing
August 30, 2021 11:37 AM
WEST BATON ROUGE - Shelters of Last Resort in West Baton Rouge are closing Monday morning. According to a news release from Parish leaders, the following three shelters are closed as of 10 a.m.: -Port Allen Community Center -Erwinville Community Center -VFW Hall Addis Parish leaders are... more » -
West Feliciana Parish authorities already performing initial assessments, clearing roadways Monday
August 30, 2021 9:21 AM
WEST FELICIANA - Authorities in West Feliciana Parish are hard at work the morning after Hurricane Ida cleared a path through the region late Sunday afternoon and on into the night. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies are using Monday morning to carry out initial assessments and... more » -
Photos: Ida's aftermath in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas
August 30, 2021 8:32 AM
After Hurricane Ida swept through south Louisiana overnight Sunday (August 29), residents were left to survey the aftermath. Viewers are encouraged to send in pictures of Ida's impact. These can be emailed to share@wbrz.com The latest updates on Tropical Storm Ida are available here . Here... more » -
Firefighters respond to at least a dozen trees on homes in Central Play Video
August 30, 2021 2:24 AM
CENTRAL - Firefighters in part of East Baton Rouge Parish responded to a dozen 911 calls regarding trees on homes. Central Fire Department said the only injury happened on Ridge Road, where an elderly man was trapped inside a mobile home. Baton Rouge Fire Department helped remove the resident.... more » -
Tree falls on truck, narrowly misses people inside
August 29, 2021 11:57 PM
ALBANY - At least two people were in a silver truck right before a tree fell down and smashed the bed. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said the accident happened at the end of South Cafe Line Road in Albany. Ard added that the people who were in... more » -
New Orleans TV station loses part of roof during hurricane coverage
August 29, 2021 10:51 PM
METAIRIE - Staff at WGNO had to evacuate from their control room in the middle of live coverage as the roof of their building was ripped off by winds from Hurricane Ida. Tweets from anchors and reporters show rain leaking into their newsroom and falling ceiling tiles. The storm... more » -
Braithwaite levee overtopped in Plaquemines Parish Play Video
August 29, 2021 7:42 PM
BRAITHWAITE - In Plaquemines Parish, an emergency alert sent out early this evening by government officials told residents to evacuate and seek higher ground immediately. Anyone in the Braithwaite area between the parish line and White Ditch on the Eastbank, seek higher ground immediately. Officials say this comes... more » -
Full list of curfews issued across south Louisiana
August 29, 2021 12:02 PM
Throughout south Louisiana, curfews have been issued due to Hurricane Ida; a list of curfews can be found below: Ascension Parish No longer in effect. Assumption Parish No longer in effect. Baker No longer in effect. East Baton Rouge Parish No longer... more »