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• Officials celebrate installation of 10,000 roofs as part of FORTIFIED program across Louisiana Play Video

  November 10, 2025 9:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Insurance said that it has installed 10,000 new, fortified roofs over the last several years, marking the milestone at a news conference on Monday. FORTIFIED, a program from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, installs roofs to prevent damage from... 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 »

• Record lightning Megaflash stretches 515 miles across U.S.

  August 1, 2025 6:56 PM

  AUSTIN, TX – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially recognized a new record for the longest single lightning flash, a staggering "megaflash" that covered 515 miles across the central United States on October 22, 2017. The bolt of lightning stretched from eastern Texas all the way to near Kansas... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Hot weather and afternoon storms hold on as July wraps up Play Video

  July 31, 2025 6:06 AM

  Hot and humid conditions continue with afternoon storms likely through Friday. A front could bring more rain into the weekend before drier air arrives Sunday. Today & Tonight: Thursday will begin mostly sunny, helping temperatures climb quickly into the low to mid 90s by midday. With high humidity in... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Heat peaks today, Rain brings relief tomorrow Play Video

  July 23, 2025 5:02 AM

  An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect for the majority of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi for heat index values up to 115 degrees from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may... more »

• Not as ominous as you would think, find out the name of this funnel cloud imposter

  July 8, 2025 5:55 PM

  You may occasionally look up at a thunderstorm and see a ragged, low-hanging cloud that seems ominous and may even look like a funnel cloud or tornado. If you see this in the summer on the Gulf Coast, since there just isn't enough wind moving around in the low levels... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Heat alerts issued ahead of first official weekend of Summer! Play Video

  June 20, 2025 4:36 AM

  Friday, June 20th — the Summer Solstice — officially kicks off the summer season with the longest day of the year. Fittingly, Louisiana’s heat and humidity are turning up the intensity this weekend. A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM FRIDAY . Heat Index... more »

• A stormy glow on Wednesday: why skies turned green in some areas

  June 12, 2025 3:19 PM

  Wednesday’s storms packed a punch in a few neighborhoods. Skies lit up with a green tinge along the False River as storms moved in during the evening. Johnny Moyal captured the ominous sight. So what causes a thunderstorm to give off a green color? It all comes down to... more »

• VIDEO: Car caught fire after being crushed by a tree during severe weather Play Video

  June 11, 2025 7:57 PM

  CENTRAL — A car caught fire after a tree fell on it when a severe thunderstorm and hail blew through Central on Wednesday afternoon. Video shared by the Central Fire Department on Facebook shows flames emerging from the front of the car while the fallen tree lies on top... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Mainly dry mornings with popping afternoon storms through the weekend Play Video

  June 10, 2025 4:33 AM

  Scattered afternoon storms will be the trend through the next week. Aside from showers, expect warm and humid conditions to continue. Today & Tonight: Only a few will see spotty showers during the Tuesday morning commute. Conditions for most will be warm, muggy and mostly cloudy. A few peaks... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Stormy pattern continues, Drying up for weekend plans Play Video

  May 29, 2025 4:33 AM

  Periods of showers and storms will continue for southern Louisiana through the end of the workweek. By early Saturday, drier air will settle in for the weekend, making for a very pleasant transition from May to June. Today & Tonight: A few showers and rumbles of thunder from overnight... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Warm & breezy ahead of next rainmaker Play Video

  April 30, 2025 5:09 AM

  Dry conditions continue Wednesday before a more active pattern sets up to end the week. Those with outdoor plans this weekend should monitor the changing forecast closely. Today & Tonight: Wednesday will remain dry but feature breezier conditions. Look for a warm afternoon with highs in the upper-80s and... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Warmer, more humid pattern begins today, Rain returns on Easter Play Video

  April 17, 2025 5:35 AM

  Warmer temps are rolling in through Friday, with highs possibly hitting 90°F. Easter weekend brings a mix of clouds, breezy conditions, and increasing rain chances, which continue into early next week. Today & Tonight: Expect a warm and mostly sunny Thursday with a high around 86°F. Light southerly... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Temperatures warming, Next rainmaker could impact Easter plans Play Video

  April 16, 2025 5:00 AM

  Continue to enjoy the comfortable Spring weather this week while it lasts. Temperatures, humidity levels, cloud cover, and rain chances will begin to climb as we move towards Easter weekend. Today & Tonight: A chilly morning in the upper-40s early Wednesday will quickly warm thanks to dry air and... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: More rain today, Drying up for second half of weekend Play Video

  March 29, 2025 8:05 AM

  Following on-and-off showers and storms through Saturday afternoon, drier conditions will take over on Sunday before another round of storms arrive Monday morning. Keep the Storm Station Weather App handy for rain and lightning alerts! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect: Through Saturday afternoon: Off... more »

• Severe thunderstorm produces one of Metro Airport's strongest wind gusts on record Play Video

  March 24, 2025 6:29 PM

  A severe thunderstorm that moved through Baton Rouge early Monday morning produced a wind gust of 78 mph at Baton Rouge Metro Airport. This ties for the third-highest wind gust recorded at the airport since records began in 1942. While strong wind gusts over 60 mph are not uncommon... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Cool start to workweek, Eyes on next storm system Play Video

  January 13, 2025 5:37 AM

  The workweek ahead will be mainly quiet, weather-wise, with stubborn clouds and cool temperatures to start the week. By Friday, warmer conditions will return ahead of our next storm system that will be followed by another blast of cold air. Today & Tonight: Overnight rain showers pushing east early... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Tracking Halloween storms and a warm start to November Play Video

  October 31, 2024 5:30 AM

  The long awaited return of rain to SE Louisiana will have most reaching for ponchos to go with their Halloween costumes today. Download the Storm Station app HERE to get notifications when lightning or heavy rain is near your location. Today & Tonight: Muggy, warm, and mostly cloudy conditions... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Extreme heat threat to decrease as we transition to a wetter pattern Play Video

  July 16, 2024 4:00 PM

  Temperatures will gradually tick off as we head towards the second half of the week. Wednesday will still be hot and humid but by the weekend, increased rainfall will bring relief from the extreme heat. Tonight & Tomorrow: Temperatures will gradually drop off overnight, hitting a low temperature of... 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 »

• Strong storms roll through Baton Rouge area Play Video

  March 25, 2017 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A thunderstorm is rocking the Baton Rouge area, bringing with it lightning and hail. These pictures of hail sent to us by 2 News Reporter Mark Armstrong. Mark shot the video near downtown Baton Rouge just before 11 AM. Some Saturday events are canceled because of... more »

• Cars stall in flood-prone areas following Tuesday evening thunderstorm

  June 1, 2016 12:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A pop-up thunderstorm Tuesday afternoon left standing water in some flood-prone areas of Baton Rouge. Tuesday evening thunderstorm leaves oft-flooded streets flooded, cars stall out @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/QgEUYjBqmf — Hunter Robinson (@hunterWBRZ) June 1, 2016 WBRZ cameras captured several cars stalled out on... more »