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• Saturday AM forecast: Sweating it out! Heat index near 100 this weekend Play Video

  May 30, 2026 8:14 AM

  Heat and humidity return to Baton Rouge this weekend as temperatures climb back near 90 degrees. Rain chances will be lower than the past week, but isolated afternoon storms could still briefly interrupt outdoor plans. Today and tonight: After days of widespread rain and flooding concerns,... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Facing more heat and humidity as storms stage a return Play Video

  May 4, 2026 5:24 PM

  The heat and humidity won’t be gatekept much longer. Both will be unleashed upon the Capital Area by midweek, setting the stage for the return of showers and thunderstorms ahead of Mother’s Day weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Another calm, mostly clear night is in store. The steady warmup will... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: A steady warmup ahead of returning rain and storms Play Video

  May 3, 2026 7:06 PM

  While the week will start chilly, a steady warmup will take over ahead of a midweek cold front. That system will deliver the next round of showers and storms, and it holds the key to the Mother’s Day weekend forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: With calm winds and hardly a... more »

• Saturday AM forecast: Clearing skies with a great looking weekend! Play Video

  May 2, 2026 8:22 AM

  Rain has ended with clearing skies already moving into the area. Cooler, drier air settles in for a much more comfortable weekend. Today and tonight: The last of the rain has moved out, and skies are already beginning to clear this morning. Expect increasing sunshine through... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: A chilly night in store, just ahead of another spring warmup Play Video

  April 6, 2026 4:38 PM

  Returning sunshine and comfortable temperatures are making for a pleasant start to the week. However, expect a gradual return to a more typical spring feel as the week wears on. Tonight & Tomorrow: As skies clear out, temperatures will drop rather quickly throughout the night. With temperatures falling into... more »

• Friday AM forecast: Sunny and mild this weekend. Another cool down next week Play Video

  March 13, 2026 5:09 AM

  A Cool Start Friday Before Warm Weekend Returns. Temperatures climb back into the 80s before another cold front arrives late Sunday night. Today and tonight: Friday will start cool across the Capital Region with morning temperatures in the 40s and even a few upper 30s possible... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Widespread hard freeze incoming, thaw coming soon Play Video

  January 31, 2026 5:50 PM

  The coldest point of this Arctic blast is here. Continue protecting people, pets, plants, and pipes for the time being. A thaw arrives in the Capital Area early next week. An EXTREME COLD WARNING remains in effect through 10 a.m. Sunday across all of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi.... more »

• Local warming centers open to public in preparation for low temperature weekend Play Video

  January 30, 2026 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several warming shelters are opening their doors in preparation for the dangerously low temperatures expected in the Baton Rouge area this weekend. Use the interactive map below to find warming centers across Louisiana. Ascension Parish: -The Lemann Center at 1100 Clay Street in Donaldsonville... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Warmup after early-week freeze kicks off with showers Play Video

  January 18, 2026 6:51 PM

  Cold air will make itself feel at home over the next couple of days. Temperatures will moderate by midweek, but that will come with another round of rain. Tonight & Tomorrow: Cold air will stick around on Sunday night. Clear skies and calm winds will allow temperatures to fall... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Warming into the New Year, several changes ahead Play Video

  January 1, 2026 6:53 AM

  Chilly weather will quickly fade into 2026. Warmer days are ahead, and it won't take long for a rain chance to re-enter the mix. Today & Tonight: It’s not freezing, but 2026 is still getting off to a chilly start, with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. The... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: one last chill before the holiday warmup Play Video

  December 18, 2025 4:36 PM

  If you enjoyed the spring-like warmth on Thursday, you’re in luck because, after a very brief reality check Friday, temperatures are heading right back into the 70s just in time for the peak of the holiday season. Friday: crisp Saturday: warming Sunday & Monday: muggy, clouds, isolated... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Extended freeze tonight with hard freeze possible Play Video

  December 14, 2025 7:18 PM

  A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY will be in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday through 9 a.m. Monday for the entire region. This means that temperatures or wind chills will drop low to pose a risk of hypothermia if proper precautions aren’t taken. Morning lows will fall into the mid-20s for much... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: much cooler air moving into Capital Area Play Video

  November 25, 2025 4:14 PM

  Once a cold front pushes through Tuesday night, get ready for a major wardrobe change! Relatively cooler air initially will turn to chilly conditions by Thanksgiving. Wednesday: high clouds, much less muggy Thanksgiving, Black Friday: cool and dry Weekend: turning unsettled again Tonight... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: warm weekend ahead for high school, college football Play Video

  November 13, 2025 4:40 PM

  The Capital Area is well into a warming trend. If you’re a fan of short sleeves and shorts, this forecast is for you, as temperatures will be running above normal well into next week. Fog Potential: The only notable weather impact through the weekend will be some patchy, dense... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: warming trend underway, continues through weekend Play Video

  November 11, 2025 3:41 PM

  A warming trend will send temperatures well above average starting Wednesday. The rest of the workweek will have mainly clear skies and mild afternoons. Rest of the Week: dry, warming above average Weekend: unseasonably warm Next Week: turning unsettled Tonight & Tomorrow: Though still chilly, tonight... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Temperatures climb through end of week, fog chance increases Play Video

  November 4, 2025 6:22 AM

  While it is chilly for now, temperatures will climb rather drastically through the end of the week. Along with the higher temperatures, will be an increased chance of fog by mid-week. Today & Tonight: After another very chilly start in the 40s, temperatures will climb to the lower 70s... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Another cold front tomorrow, next impact targets the weekend Play Video

  October 20, 2025 4:20 PM

  Humidity will sneak back in tomorrow ahead of another cold front. But don't expect much fanfare, only a few passing showers and storms. Closer to the weekend, a stronger system could bring a better chance of rain. Tonight & Tomorrow: With humidity inching higher after dark, morning lows won’t... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Pleasant start to the week, series of fronts to follow Play Video

  October 19, 2025 6:53 PM

  With a cold front now through the area, the new workweek will kick off with beautiful weather. The fall pattern continues through the rest of the week, with a series of fronts bringing day-to-day changes to the forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: With clear skies and a light northeast wind,... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: front brings football weather to Capital City Play Video

  October 9, 2025 4:33 PM

  The Capital Area is kicking off a stretch of pleasant weather with long-awaited cooler, drier air. Mainly clear and comfortable conditions will prevail well into next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight will be mainly clear and comfortably cool with a low near 61 degrees. Friday will see a slightly... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Brighter skies ahead, ahead of a stormier weekend pattern Play Video

  September 30, 2025 4:03 PM

  Sunshine will have an easier time getting through for the remainder of the week. Although rain chances will be relatively minor during that timeframe, that could change over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: The veil of high clouds will remain through much of the evening. These clouds will scoot... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Heat tempered by clouds on Tuesday, Imelda aiming for Bermuda Play Video

  September 29, 2025 3:22 PM

  Cloud cover will add some “excitement” on Tuesday by perhaps shaving off a few degrees on highs. But the rest of the week looks warm with relatively minor rain chances. In the tropics, Imelda and Humberto continue to stir the southwest Atlantic. Both systems could threaten Bermuda. Tonight &... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Refreshing feel fades fast, humidity's knocking on the door Play Video

  September 8, 2025 4:00 PM

  The refreshing feel won’t last much longer. Moisture is knocking on the door, and the all-too-familiar muggy feel will return on Tuesday. Tonight & Tomorrow: The refreshing feel will remain through most of the night with dry air remaining in place. Lows will dip into the mid-60s again for... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: most comfortable night since June ahead for some, humidity to return Play Video

  August 26, 2025 4:17 PM

  The rest of the week brings a dip in humidity, followed by a gradual rise, then a growing chance of rain by Friday into the weekend. If you’ve got Labor Day plans, don’t cancel them, but keep an eye on the forecast. Tonight and Tomorrow: Expect mainly clear skies... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: humidity continues to drop through midweek Play Video

  August 25, 2025 2:29 PM

  The Baton Rouge Area is getting a slight bit of relief from the typical late-August steam machine. Afternoons will stay hot, but lower humidity will make mornings more comfortable, and rain chances will be low. If you have outdoor plans this workweek, or would like to wash the car, there... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: turning drier, slightly less humid this weekend Play Video

  August 22, 2025 4:30 PM

  A front will fall apart over the I-10/12 corridor into the weekend. Expect showers and thunderstorms to back off quite a bit, and you might notice a slightly different feel as well. Tonight and Tomorrow: Widespread showers and thunderstorms will gradually taper tonight. Lows will ease back into the... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: first of two fronts delivering increased showers to end week Play Video

  August 21, 2025 4:28 PM

  Plan for occasional disruptions to outdoor activities and commutes the next two days. By the middle of next week, a little humidity dip could provide some end-of-month steam relief. Rest of the Week: A weak front dropping south from the Tennessee Valley will stall along the Gulf Coast by... more »

• Louisiana roads buckle under scorching summer heat; drivers urged to use caution Play Video

  July 22, 2025 5:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As Louisiana swelters through some of its hottest days of the year, the state's roadways are literally cracking under the pressure. Rising temperatures are causing concrete to expand and buckle, creating unexpected hazards for drivers. Director of Transportation and Drainage for East Baton Rouge Parish... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: From sunshine to sudden storms, a daily occurrence Play Video

  July 7, 2025 4:51 PM

  Afternoon storms will be the only escape from the summer heat. The classic summer combination of steam and storms is here to stay. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly clear skies will take over through the evening as leftover showers fall apart. The muggy feel will remain in place as temperatures... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Summer heat locking in, afternoon storms the only escape Play Video

  July 6, 2025 7:03 PM

  Summer heat and humidity won't be going away anytime soon. However, daily doses of thunderstorms will offer opportunities to cool off by the end of each afternoon this week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will become mostly clear during the evening as any lingering showers and storms dissipate. The rest... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Afternoon storms offering the only real heat relief Play Video

  July 6, 2025 9:35 AM

  While still hot and humid, a nearby disturbance will stir up a greater number of afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday. Don’t expect too many deviations from that next week — the dog days of summer are here. Today & Tonight: A Gulf disturbance will brush by the region on Sunday,... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: The summer drum keeps beating, heat and storms marching on Play Video

  July 5, 2025 6:06 PM

  It’s official — the dog days of summer are here. Heat and pop-up afternoon storms are the main players in the forecast for the time being. Tonight & Tomorrow: Passing clouds will be difficult to find after dark. It will be another muggy and mild night with a low... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Rising weekend heat, Tropical Storm Chantal forms Play Video

  July 5, 2025 10:30 AM

  A surge of drier air will allow temperatures to soar on Saturday. Clouds and rain will take a back seat as heat takes center stage. Today & Tonight: Morning clouds won’t be around to keep things cool today. A mostly sunny sky will fuel a swift temperature rise. Thermometers... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Stormy pattern targeting the area, could offer some heat relief Play Video

  June 8, 2025 7:09 PM

  While high heat and humidity will remain dominant features, storms are beginning to steal some of the spotlight. Occasional downpours will be a possibility moving forward. Tonight & Tomorrow: While much of the overnight stretch will be dry with partly to mostly cloudy skies, another incoming disturbance will spark... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Summertime heat and humidity returns for first week of June Play Video

  June 2, 2025 4:41 AM

  Expect summertime conditions for the first full week of June; plenty of sun, warm afternoons, and the gradual return of humidity and daily storm chances by midweek. Today & Tonight : Monday will be warm and sunny with one or two stray showers possible during peak heating hours, although... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: next front could lead to some frosty temperatures Play Video

  March 18, 2025 3:41 PM

  Expect a rollercoaster of temperatures this week . We’ll have a mix of warm days, breezy conditions, and a noticeable dip in temperatures before rebounding just in time for the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Moisture will slowly return overnight thanks to south winds of 10 mph. Low temperatures will... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Gorgeous weather to continue; an untimely arrival of the next impact Play Video

  March 10, 2025 2:30 PM

  After a sunny start, the week will end on a warmer note with increasing clouds. That will signal the arrival of the next impact by the weekend—storms. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and relaxing winds will lead to a chilly night in the Capital Region. Expect a wake-up temperature... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Many extra layers needed as Arctic chill arrives Play Video

  February 19, 2025 4:28 AM

  Rain exits early Wednesday and will quickly be replaced by colder air. A steady northerly breeze over the next 48 hours will add an additional chill to the already frigid conditions! Today & Tonight: Clouds will remain behind Tuesday night's rain on Wednesday. Along with the clouds, a northerly... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: One more night below freezing before significant warm up Play Video

  January 24, 2025 4:45 AM

  After a very cold and snowy week in southern Louisiana, temperatures will continue to warm this weekend, and eventually melt all remaining snow/slush/ice. One more night below freezing is expected before temperatures rise. Today & Tonight: A deck of clouds rolled in early Friday morning and limited cooling around... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Cold front setting the stage for a cooler start to 2025 Play Video

  December 30, 2024 6:25 PM

  A cold front passage early on New Year's Eve will set the stage for a cooler start to 2025. While seasonably cool for the first week of January, there are some early signs for a big winter chill by the second week. Tonight & New Year's Eve: A cold... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Many facing a light freeze early Friday, wind adding an extra chill Play Video

  December 5, 2024 5:19 PM

  A ***COLD WEATHER ADVISORY*** will be in place for areas along and north of the I-10/12 corridor on Friday morning. These are issued when temperatures OR feels-like temperatures dip to seasonably cold levels. The alert highlights the need for wearing appropriate winter clothing, especially if outside for extended durations. This... more »

• National Weather Service changing alerts used for harsh winter temperatures

  November 26, 2024 12:03 AM

  The National Weather Service (NWS) is re-working several alerts that will change the messages you receive in harsh winter weather. Effective immediately, the HARD FREEZE WARNING product is being eliminated and the WIND CHILL ADVISORY will be renamed COLD ADVISORY. Regardless of official alerts and messages, cold temperatures can... more »

• LATEST: Storm Station, LSU Kickoff Weather Index

  September 5, 2024 7:09 PM

  On Saturday, the LSU Tigers will kickoff against Western Kentucky at 6:45 pm in Tiger Stadium. The Storm Station forecast calls for clearing skies with a kickoff temperature in the low 70s. Since 1960, LSU has competed in 71 October or November home, night games with a temperature above... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: 11th consecutive HEAT ADVISORY in effect on Thursday Play Video

  August 7, 2024 4:14 PM

  A *HEAT ADVISORY* will be in effect from 10am to 7pm Thursday for the 11th consecutive day as feels-like temperatures top out at or above 108° across the entire Storm Station Forecast Area. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Be on the lookout for signs of heat... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: hot nights continue until a stormy one brings relief Play Video

  May 8, 2024 4:26 PM

  The Capital Area had a second straight morning fail to leave the upper 70s and set a second consecutive record warm minimum temperature. A third straight is likely before a cold front brings some relief ahead of Mother’s Day Weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Low temperatures are expected to come... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: dry weekend with steady warming trend underway Play Video

  April 12, 2024 5:05 PM

  If you have outdoor plans this weekend, keep them! Weather will cooperate! The main change moving forward will be a gradual stairstep to much warmer temperatures. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and light winds will support another crisp night. Low temperatures will dip into the low 50s. The weekend... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: quieter weather, temperatures off to the races Play Video

  April 11, 2024 4:55 PM

  Now that clouds have cleared the area, we will enter a long duration period of quiet weather. Not to say there won’t be changes, as unseasonable warmth will gradually take hold. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies and northwest breezes will continue overnight. Look for low temperatures to sink... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: run of 80s ends after cold front on Tuesday Play Video

  April 1, 2024 5:20 PM

  After a fourth consecutive day in the 80s, a cold front will bring an end to above-average temperatures. This front will bring the only, although low, chance of rain for the workweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will continue to thicken overnight. With ongoing humidity and south winds of 10-15... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: temperatures ramp up in run of quiet weather Play Video

  March 28, 2024 4:22 PM

  The run of nice weather will continue into Good Friday and Easter Weekend. The next shot at rain will wait until early next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and cool temperatures will prevail for another night. Expect low temperatures to drift into the mid 40s once again as... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: cool mornings and warm afternoons as sun returns Play Video

  March 27, 2024 4:43 PM

  Pesky clouds that blurred out most of our sunshine on Wednesday will exit overnight. A gradual warming trend will take shape on Thursday and continue through Easter Weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect clouds to clear from west to east during the overnight hours. Temperatures may be slow to drop... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: starting a stretch of comfortable, quiet weather Play Video

  March 26, 2024 4:59 PM

  With rain exiting east on Tuesday morning, a long quiet period of weather has begun. Expect a steady warming trend in temperatures with near record highs toward the beginning of April. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will be mainly clear overnight except for a few high clouds pushing in from... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: midweek warming, next rainmaker takes shape out west Play Video

  March 19, 2024 4:47 PM

  Morning temperatures move away from freezing for the foreseeable future—perhaps for the rest of the season. The warmup will pause for some showers and thunderstorms just ahead of the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will remain mostly clear, and winds will stay light into the overnight hours. While those... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: one more chilly night followed by substantial warming trend Play Video

  February 19, 2024 4:54 PM

  After one more chilly night, thermometers will be off to the races for the week ahead. A couple of afternoons could challenge 80 degrees. Tonight & Tomorrow: With mainly clear skies and light winds, temperatures will take a quick plunge after sunset. Lows will be in the upper 30s... 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 »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: temperatures moderating, add some clouds Play Video

  December 12, 2023 4:19 PM

  Temperatures will slowly moderate through the remainder of the week. While heaters and jackets will still be needed in the mornings, frost should no longer be an issue. Tonight & Tomorrow: Just a few clouds will mix into skies overnight. An easterly wind shift will keep the bottom from... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: one more chilly night before warming trend Play Video

  March 20, 2023 6:05 PM

  Metro Airport in Baton Rouge bottomed out at 30 degrees on Monday morning. With records going back to 1893, the Capital City has only hit 30 degrees or lower 8 times on or after March 20. Those events happened in 1894, 1923, 1955, 1965 (twice), 1986, 2013 and 2023. Gradual... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: keep the jacket close by Play Video

  March 13, 2023 5:50 PM

  Chilly temperatures will stick around through midweek. In fact, after a brief warm up, a cold front on Friday will keep below average temperatures in the forecast through the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies are expected overnight. It will feel brisk with northeast winds of 10-15mph. If... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: record warmth to break with late week cold front Play Video

  March 1, 2023 5:25 PM

  February 2023 was the 10 th warmest on record in the Baton Rouge area, going back to 1892. Well above average temperatures will continue until a cold front storms through Thursday night into Friday. Tonight & Tomorrow: A low cloud deck is expected to thicken again overnight but winds... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: warmth continues until late week cold front

  February 28, 2023 5:54 PM

  February 2023 will go out on a warm note, but cooler temperatures early in the month keep it from being one of the top ten warmest on record. A front will drop temperatures a bit later this week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies will give way to increasing low... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: dense fog possible again tonight Play Video

  February 23, 2022 6:12 PM

  A record high temperature was set on Wednesday afternoon as thermometers soared up to 85 degrees in Baton Rouge. The previous mark was 82 degrees in 1909. A record high will be within reach on Thursday (84, 2018) as well. A *DENSE FOG ADVISORY* has been issued for parishes... more »

• Winter weather threat ending, Hard Freeze expected overnight Play Video

  January 19, 2022 4:05 PM

  TODAY & TONIGHT What is left of any lingering frozen precipitation this morning is moving out, but clouds will linger around holding temperatures in the 30s for majority of your Friday. Overnight, clouds will begin to clear out and winds will lighten - this will lead to significant cooling.... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: one more pleasant day

  August 5, 2021 5:30 PM

  While the Baton Rouge area began at a wildly comfortable 66 degrees, that mark was 4 degrees above the record low temperature for the date set back in 1915. Another 24 hours of pleasant weather is ahead. Next 24 Hours: Skies will remain mostly clear overnight with calm winds.... more »

• Nearly a year after her son's heat-related death, Denham Springs mom on a mission to prevent similar tragedies Play Video

  July 30, 2021 11:21 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Ashley Roberson has felt every emotion possible in the 316 days since her son, Remy, died, days after collapsing at football practice. "I go from crying to screaming to laughing when I think about him and his memory," Roberson said. Looking at pictures of him, they're... more »

• Despite relative warming, overall cool temperatures will continue Play Video

  January 12, 2021 5:50 PM

  Relative to Monday, Tuesday brought warmer temperatures. In general, thermometers will be stuck below average thanks to several fast, weak cold fronts. The Next 24 Hours: A weak upper level disturbance will swing through the region tonight. While radar has identified some showers west of the local area, the... more »

• After frosty night, temperatures to moderate Play Video

  December 7, 2020 5:42 PM

  There is not a lot of action up on your 7-Day Forecast. Through Thursday it is mainly a “temperature” forecast with precipitation returning to begin the weekend. The Next 24 Hours: A clear and cold night is ahead. Expect low temperatures in the mid to upper 30s across the... more »

• Was Spring 2020 nicer than usual?

  June 29, 2020 11:29 AM

  Was it just me, or did we have really pleasant weather over the last few months… like the kind of weather that makes you want to be outside? Or, did we just spend more time outside than usual due to the coronavirus quarantine? Perhaps, it was a little bit of... more »

• If you like it cold, Halloween will be a treat Play Video

  October 31, 2019 7:22 AM

  A Halloween cold front will leave behind the chilliest air mass so far this fall season. Generally quiet weather will persist into early next week. Wednesday at 1pm it was 85° with a HEAT INDEX of 90°. 18 hours later, the temperature has fallen 37° with a WIND... more »

• Warm with slowly rising humidity, rain chances Play Video

  April 29, 2019 6:57 AM

  High pressure continues to build over the central Gulf Coast and has been influencing the comfortable and dry weather pattern over the last three days. Some slow changes will unfold through the week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The workweek begins with sun and high clouds, comfortably warm... more »

• Still chilly, but temperatures on the way up Play Video

  March 6, 2019 7:09 AM

  After one more cold morning, moderating temperatures will commence. By Friday, highs will get back to the 70s with rain chances soon to follow. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: An area of high pressure will keep quiet weather around through Wednesday, but this will also hold cold temperatures... more »

• Turning the temperature corner Play Video

  January 31, 2019 6:59 AM

  Southerly winds will result in temperatures climbing above average temperatures and returning rain chances through the weekend. 70s are even possible by early next week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A bit more sunshine is anticipated for Thursday although some clouds will remain in play. As light, southeasterly... more »

• Weak front to bring a few showers, cooler temps Play Video

  January 7, 2019 7:28 AM

  After a beautiful weekend, some clouds will spill back into skies on Monday. Above normal temperatures will continue through Tuesday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Once morning fog dissipates, the first half of the day should bring some sunshine. High temperatures will again chug above average and top... more »

• Santa and the Arctic

  December 12, 2018 10:43 AM

  For those planning a destination holiday or dreaming of a White Christmas, few times in the year bring more curiosity in the long-term forecast than now. While reliability remains low at the two-week mark, as of December 12, numerical weather prediction offers something a bit more tangible than just “above”... more »

• Cool beginning to the week, unsettled in the middle Play Video

  October 22, 2018 7:35 AM

  Cool, fall temperatures will hang on through Monday before a few storm system impact the area. Rain will be most likely on Thursday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: High pressure behind the cold front that has passed on Saturday will continue to provide dry and cool conditions. More... more »

• THIS WEEK: Hurricane Michael and a significant cold front Play Video

  October 8, 2018 7:12 AM

  A much anticipated cold front will approach the area on Wednesday, shifting Michael east of the local area and finally bringing cooler temperatures and lower humidity. Expect continued warmth with showers until then. THE FORECAST: JUST IN: #Michael is now a hurricane, will be LIVE on... more »

• Above average warmth dominates early October Play Video

  October 2, 2018 7:12 AM

  As the atmosphere warms and dries overhead, well above average high and low temperatures will continue. Many major cities from the Midwest to East Coast and all areas in between are expected to be above 80 degrees—much later in the year that usual. The best rain chances of the week... more »

• Alberto losing grip on local area, high heat on the way Play Video

  May 29, 2018 7:04 AM

  Subtropical Depression Alberto will pull away from the area and be replaced by an upper level ridge. This will mean lower rain chances and higher temperatures for the end of the week. THE FORECAST: The Tropics: Subtropical Depression Alberto was positioned 30 miles west of Montgomery, Alabama on... more »

• Warmest week to date in 2018 Play Video

  May 7, 2018 7:18 AM

  The week ahead could quite possibly be the warmest so far in 2018. Fortunately, despite several afternoons near 90 degrees, the humidity will take some time to build. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Lacking cloud cover, temperatures will climb into the 70s by 8am, and by 10am we... more »

• Cooler temperatures followed by slight rain chance Play Video

  April 7, 2018 8:38 PM

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• Families' day at local water park cut short by stormy weather Play Video

  July 22, 2017 11:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - We're one month into the summer and high temperatures are still forcing families to find a way to cool down. Families got out the door early, as they used their weekend to beat the heat. “Well we just wanted to get out, it’s so hot... more »