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  • UPDATE: Baton Rouge metro has been trimmed out of the Tornado Watch Play Video

    March 24, 2024 6:54 PM

    1:00 AM UPDATE: Baton Rouge and surrounding areas have been removed from the Tornado Watch. Tangipahoa Parish remains under the Watch until 2 a.m. Tuesday. That said, storms maintained a rather innocent appearance on radar with the latest scans. More seems to be going against any tornado development, so it... more »
  • UPDATE: Severe weather threat winding down Play Video

    March 8, 2024 10:24 AM

    7:00 PM Update - Spotty to isolated thundershowers will be possible through the rest evening, but the coverage and intensity should be much less. Radar does not look very impressive at this hour. The severe weather threat has just about wrapped up at this point. For the Baton Rouge... more »
  • Wednesday PM Forecast: Another nice day, followed by next round of storms Play Video

    March 6, 2024 5:11 PM

    Expect another warm day on Thursday, but you might notice an increase in cloud cover. Clouds continue to thicken into Friday as storms make a return, a few of which could be on the stronger side. Tonight & Tomorrow : We’ll continue to see mostly clear skies on Wednesday... more »
  • UPDATE: Tornado Watch extended for the Capital Area Play Video

    January 7, 2024 4:51 PM

    11:00pm Update - As of 10:48pm, a line of storms was moving through Baton Rouge. These contained gusty winds, but were below severe limits. The severe threat is over for Baton Rouge, but areas east and southeast will still need to monitor these storms. They have thankfully exhibited a weakening... more »
  • Sunday AM Forecast: Quiet weather today, severe storms possible tomorrow Play Video

    January 7, 2024 9:24 AM

    UPDATE - 12:20 p.m. Sunday: The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded portions of southeast Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, to a Level 3/5 risk for severe weather. Scattered severe weather will be possible with storms that pass through on Monday. The strongest storms arrive after dark, and the threat appears to... more »
  • WATCH: Tornado causes large explosion near Nashville on Saturday Play Video

    December 10, 2023 9:08 PM

    NASHVILLE, TN - Striking footage is giving us a glimpse of what "blowing up" a tornado might do. The video reveals the tornado as it passed through a north Nashville neighborhood on Saturday, eventually causing an electrical explosion. The explosion left behind a massive fireball and black smoke. Immediately after,... more »
  • 50 Years Ago: tornadoes cut through Capital City, much of Louisiana

    December 4, 2023 10:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE - 50 years ago Monday, a strong tornado touched down in the Capital City before tracking 39 miles to Amite City, injuring 3 and causing over $2 million in damage. The twister was one of several to touch down across the state. On December 3, 1973, a... more »
  • Saturday AM Forecast: Severe threat now over for the capital region, mostly dry the rest of the day Play Video

    December 2, 2023 1:39 AM

    There is a FLOOD WATCH for Assumption, Ascension, St. James, Livingston, and Tangipahoa parishes today until 3pm. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Isolated showers and storms continue to be possible... 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 »
  • Sunday PM Forecast: Watching the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Play Video

    November 19, 2023 7:03 PM

    After a pleasant weekend, a strong storm system could make things not so pleasant to start to the week. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible on Monday, especially during the evening hours. A few storms could be on the strong to severe side. Tonight & Tomorrow : A few... more »
  • TORNADO WATCH issued for entire WBRZ Viewing Area

    February 8, 2023 5:56 PM

    The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, St. Mary Tangipahoa and West Feliciana Parishes as well as, Amite, Pike and Wilkinson Counties until 11pm Wednesday. ... more »
  • WATCH: Huge water spout forms off Destin beach Play Video

    August 16, 2022 1:58 PM

    DESTIN, Fla. - Beachgoers got an unsettling view of the Gulf of Mexico as a large water spout formed near the Florida coast Tuesday. A witness took video of the tornado outside Silver Shells Beach Spa and Resort in Destin, showing just how big the formation was. WFLA-TV reports... more »
  • TORNADO WATCH until 7am Play Video

    March 18, 2022 12:26 AM

    The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for the WBRZ Weather Forecast Area until 7am Friday. This means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and/or damaging winds in and around the watch area. NEW The NWS will trim back the watch from east to west as the treat... more »
  • St. Landry Parish declares state of emergency following tornado, severe weather damage

    April 11, 2021 9:56 PM

    ST. LANDRY PARISH - The parish has declared a state of emergency Sunday following two days of severe weather. According to local news , the state of emergency is in response to the weekend storms and tornado, which caused extensive damage and killed one parish resident . St.... more »
  • Tree topples onto mobile home, killing person inside

    March 25, 2021 7:08 PM

    CENTREVILLE, MS. - Strong winds sent a tree crashing down onto a mobile home, causing the death of one person inside the home at the time. According to the National Weather Service, the incident happened Wednesday, in the wake of a severe weather outbreak across Mississippi. The exact location... more »
  • Over 2,000 without power in Louisiana after storms tear through deep south Play Video

    March 18, 2021 7:40 AM

    BATON ROUGE - After a series of thunderstorms tore through the deep south on Wednesday (March 17), bringing heavy winds, rain, hail, and even tornadoes to some parts of Alabama and Mississippi, residents in East Baton Rouge Parish are waking up to colder temperatures , but most are thankful to... more »
  • North Carolina tornado leaves three dead, ten injured

    February 16, 2021 6:49 AM

    BOLIVIA, N.C. - As states in the deep south struggle through unusually cold temperatures, their neighbors to the north are also contending with deadly weather conditions. According to WTVD, ABC 11 , a local North Carolina ABC affiliate station, a tornado killed three people and left at least ten... more »
  • Gradual drying, clearing as Beta remnants pull away from area Play Video

    September 23, 2020 3:46 PM

    Due to the remnants of Beta, active weather is possible through Thursday morning. Several bulletins are in place *FLASH FLOOD WATCH* through Thursday morning for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, and West Feliciana Parishes as well as, Amite and... more »
  • No repair date set for neighborhood damaged by June tornado Play Video

    September 11, 2020 6:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE - On the morning of June 24, an EF-1 tornado hit parts of Baton Rouge along Essen Lane, near I-10. One neighborhood in the storm's path is still trying to clean up the damage. Cypress Point, just north of the interstate, was damaged by that tornado. Blanche... more »
  • Clean up begins in EBR following Wednesday morning storms Play Video

    June 24, 2020 8:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Early Wednesday morning, tornadoes threatened an extensive area in south Louisiana, including East Baton Rouge Parish. The short-lived tornadoes brought heavy rainfall and strong winds into the Capital City from about 4:45 a.m. until 6:15 a.m. Though the storms passed quickly, they left evidence of... more »
  • Severe Sunday weather leaves damage behind in Vernon Parish

    April 19, 2020 10:42 PM

    VERNON PARISH - Sunday's severe weather has left some damage to a lot of homes in Louisiana. Residents of Vernon Parish have been posting pictures and videos of the damage left behind from tornadoes and thunder storms. Residents have been dealing with power outages, massive trees blocking roads, and... more »
  • La. Gov. John Bel Edwards declares State of Emergency following Easter Sunday's severe weather

    April 12, 2020 9:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency due to Sunday's severe weather. The severe weather in the state included large hail, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. Sunday early morning there have been several reports of power outages, downed trees and significant damage to structures... more »
  • Tornado razes Alexandria school, giving students mere minutes to evacuate Play Video

    December 17, 2019 9:35 AM

    ALEXANDRIA - An Alexandria school was decimated by a deadly tornado that struck the area, Monday. Hope Baptist School's teachers and students had mere minutes to make their escape before the twister struck. Pastor Rusty Thrift was in the church next door to the school when he says... more »
  • Resident demanding help, answers from her 2015 request after tree destroys home Play Video

    June 5, 2019 7:00 PM

    MONTPELIER - A woman's mobile home has been destroyed after a large tree fell through it during a tornado. Now she's looking for help to move forward. Cindy Bankston says she was lying in her bed when it happened. "All I heard was glass shattering everywhere," she said.... more »
  • Significant severe weather threat for Louisiana, Mississippi on Saturday Play Video

    April 12, 2019 11:10 PM

    A strong upper level trough and surface low pressure system will move from central Texas to eastern Arkansas Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. An accompanying cold front will race across the central Gulf Coast. Warmth, humidity, instability and wind shear are all supportive of severe thunderstorms and these ingredients are... more »
  • Three years later; Paincourtville solemnly recall tornado devastation Play Video

    February 22, 2019 10:47 PM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH- There was a slight breeze on an overcast day Friday afternoon that was a little different from the afternoon Paincourtville went through, three years ago. “The house that was here, was built in 1977,” said Ruth Fleming Ruth and Irvin Fleming were home watching Tv the... more »
  • Reclassified: 4 tornadoes confirmed after Saturday storms Play Video

    April 17, 2018 7:17 AM

    Continued sunshine and shifting winds will allow further warming on Tuesday and Wednesday. The next cold front will bring only subtle changes into Thursday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Full sunshine and southwest winds of 10mph will bring afternoon highs into the upper 70s and low 80s. Overnight... more »
  • The second severe weather season

    November 1, 2017 12:04 PM

    As the calendar flips to November, the Gulf South moves into the middle of what is known as the second severe weather season . Often, thunderstorms and tornadoes are associated with spring; but as periodic cold fronts move in from the north, a clash with lingering warmth and humidity can... more »
  • Storm damage closes multiple bridges in West Feliciana Parish Play Video

    October 23, 2017 1:59 PM

    WEST FELICIANA PARISH - At least two bridges have been shut down indefinitely in West Feliciana Parish after heavy rainfall caused flooding in the area over the weekend. According to the West Feliciana Parish Emergency Operations Center, the Tanner Creek Bridge on Como Road and the Polly Creek Bridge... more »
  • Surprise Tornado Friday: what happened? Play Video

    May 12, 2017 2:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - On Friday, an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down in East Baton Rouge Parish near Old Hammond Highway. Video confirmed the twister and damage photos verify what was surely a terrifying stretch of seconds for those nearby. Misused media phrase: "It came without warning." Usually, there... more »
  • GALLERY: Storms sweep through Baton Rouge area

    May 3, 2017 9:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Heavy rains fell as a tornado watch was issued for the Baton Rouge area until 5.p.m Wednesday afternoon. Several photos sent in by viewers show storm clouds overhead as the rain took a break in the late afternoon. Tonight, a flash flood watch is in... more »
  • FEMA offers free legal assistance to victims of disaster fraud

    April 25, 2017 3:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - FEMA is offering a service that provides free legal assistance to disaster survivors who have fallen victim to disaster fraud. Disaster Legal Services provides free legal assistance to low-income survivors who have been the victims of fraudulent contractors and other scammers. DLS will allow these victims... more »
  • Mom, baby daughter killed in twister Sunday morning

    April 2, 2017 1:44 PM

    BREAUX BRIDGE - A three-year-old and her mother died in what authorities suspect was a tornado Sunday morning. St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office posted information on its Facebook page that the child, Nevaeh Alexander, and the baby's mother, Francine Gotch, 38, were killed when their trailer home flipped over... more »
  • Strong storms, heavy rain possible through Monday

    April 2, 2017 9:50 AM

    A strong storm system will bring the risk of flooding, tornadoes and gusty wind to the central Gulf Coast Sunday into Monday. Those in the forecast area should be reviewing preparedness and safety plans for flooding and severe weather . An area of showers and thunderstorms will develop late Sunday... more »
  • Have a plan, storms to threaten while many are asleep

    March 29, 2017 5:48 PM

    Showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin tonight. The greatest threat for severe weather will be overnight, shortly after storms begin. Damaging wind, large hail and isolated tornadoes are all possible—especially in areas north and west of Baton Rouge. These overnight threats make it really important to have a way... more »
  • Rep. Cedric Richmond, colleagues call for assistance appeal for tornado survivors

    March 23, 2017 5:29 PM

    Congressman Cedric Richmond and members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation have joined in on the appeal by Governor John Bel Edwards calling for additional disaster assistance for tornado survivors. Governor Edwards requested assistance for Orleans, Livingston, Ascension and St. James parishes following tornadoes that struck the area in February.... more »
  • What you should know: tornadoes Play Video

    March 8, 2017 9:19 AM

    A Tornado Warning is issued when the National Weather Service detects a rotating thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado, or storm spotters confirm that one is on the ground. A tornado emergency is declared when populated areas are in the path of a confirmed tornado on the ground. ... more »
  • Donaldsonville still recovering one month after tornado Play Video

    March 8, 2017 9:14 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE - One month after devastating tornadoes ripped through South Louisiana, residents of one small town are struggling to get back on their feet. The city and parish cleaned the streets of debris almost overnight, but it appears most of the rebuilding process stopped there. Out of around... more »
  • FEMA denies aid to multiple parishes following February tornadoes

    March 1, 2017 4:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded to Governor John Bel Edwards' request for federal aid for five parishes following February's tornadoes. In a letter released Wednesday, FEMA informed the governor it authorized individual assistance for both Livingston and Orleans parishes, as well as hazard mitigation... more »
  • Gov. Edwards to give update on tornado, flood relief meeting with Trump administration

    February 27, 2017 6:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards will hold press conference on Tuesday afternoon upon returning from his visit from Washington, D.C. Edwards will provide an update on his meetings with officials from President Trump's administration as the state seeks an additional $2 billion in flood and tornado relief.... more »
  • Edwards to meet with President Trump to discuss tornado relief

    February 23, 2017 4:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards will travel to Washington D.C. this weekend to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss flood and tornado relief. On Monday, Edwards will meet with President Trump and other governors. He will then meet with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and new... more »
  • Livingston mobile disaster recovery center closes Wednesday

    February 21, 2017 1:46 PM

    LIVINGSTON - The Livingston Parish mobile disaster recovery center at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness on Government Blvd. will close this week. The center is set to close Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. FEMA announced that the need for center has diminished and parish... more »
  • Richmond asks Trump to issue disaster declaration for New Orleans

    February 10, 2017 4:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Rep. Cedric Richmond has asked President Donald Trump to issue a disaster declaration after an EF-3 tornado damaged homes in New Orleans. In a statement released Friday, Richmond said the declaration is needed to allow federal resources to help New Orleans residents impacted by Tuesday’s severe... more »
  • Assessment teams working through damaged neighborhoods Play Video

    February 8, 2017 6:30 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - As people cleanup from the tornadoes that tore through Louisiana Tuesday, damage assessment teams are walking neighborhoods gauging the damage. There are some things homeowners should do to properly document what's happened. The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness recommends victims contact their insurance company... more »
  • PHOTOS: Stories of survival shared, rebuilding starts day after twister in Ascension

    February 8, 2017 12:40 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – People mixed survival stories with tales of plans to rebuild as people met on the streets of this Ascension Parish community Wednesday. Hours after a twister tore through Donaldsonville, people are taking note of what's left, thankful there were no deaths and pondering their next steps. By... more »
  • Residents in Donaldsonville count their blessings after Tuesday Tornado Play Video

    February 7, 2017 11:22 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Cell phone video captured the frightening tornado that crashed through Donaldsonville Tuesday morning. Residents who saw the twister close up said it looked like a cloud of dust and fire. "It was a transformer blowing up, and when the transformer blew, it came and we ran in... more »
  • Livingston community bands together after tornado destroys multiple homes Play Video

    February 7, 2017 9:56 PM

    WATSON- Neighbors in a Livingston community are helping one another recover after severe weather tore through the area. The area in northern Livingston Parish saw some of the worst weather that the storm had to offer as a tornado passed through the area Tuesday morning. One 62-year-old woman... more »
  • Donaldsonville residents say prayers saved their lives during tornado Play Video

    February 7, 2017 6:43 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Residents in Donaldsonville are thankful to be alive following severe storms and tornadoes on Tuesday. One resident, Clark Richard, told WBRZ that he was trapped inside of his home when the tornado touched down in the area. Richard got emotional while talking to WBRZ reporter Natalia Verdina.... more »
  • WATCH: Gov. Edwards travels to N.O. to tour damage, gives updates following severe weather

    February 7, 2017 3:30 PM

    WATCH: Tour of tornado damage NEW ORLEANS – Governor John Bel Edwards traveled to New Orleans to tour tornado damaged areas following Tuesday's severe weather that impacted several parishes throughout Southeast Louisiana. Edwards held a press conference with New Orleans elected officials to provide an update. Edwards... more »
  • Scenes of disaster after storm hits New Orleans

    February 7, 2017 2:22 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Parts of eastern New Orleans are looking like a disaster area following a line of severe weather that just blew through the city. The storm flipped over cars, tore roofs off homes, ripped through a gas station canopy, broke tall power poles off their foundations, flipped a... more »
  • VIDEO: Tuesday twisters wreak havoc on the region Play Video

    February 7, 2017 8:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Seven tornadoes were reported in six Louisiana parishes as severe weather blasted the area Tuesday morning. Reports of tornadoes and injuries started before lunch in Ascension and Livingston Parish. By the afternoon, the skies cleared, the sun baked the wet ground and people came to realize... more »

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