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• Despite well-defined circulation on satellite, there is no tropical threat Play Video

  November 15, 2023 3:24 PM

  The Storm Station has received a few questions regarding a well-defined circulation on satellite imagery located southeast of the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Although it may have a concerning appearance, this circulation is not and will not become a tropical cyclone. Rather, it is a low-pressure system known as... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Sunshine exits and rain chances return Play Video

  October 9, 2023 6:52 PM

  Although Monday featured sunny skies from start to finish, more clouds are on the horizon. Cloud cover will thicken on Tuesday. By Wednesday, we may have enough moisture to bring a healthy dose of rain to southern Louisiana. Tonight & Tomorrow : Despite a mostly clear sky on Monday... 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 »

• 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 »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: scattered downpours continue chance for isolated flooding Play Video

  September 15, 2021 6:05 PM

  The National Weather Service has continued the FLASH FLOOD WATCH through Friday for all local parishes and counties EXCEPT Amite, East Feliciana, Pike, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana. Nicholas continues to slowly drift east near Lake Charles with copious amounts of gulf moisture continuing to stream into the area. Additional... 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 »

• Governor declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather threat

  June 17, 2021 6:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency Thursday due to the threat posed by Potential Tropical Cyclone 3. The system is expected to impact Louisiana over the weekend, bringing the threat of heavy rain to the capital area. The declaration will allow the state... more »

• Federal experts predict another 'above-normal' hurricane season in 2021

  May 20, 2021 2:13 PM

  Federal officials say 2021's hurricane season is projected to be another active one for storms, though they don't expect it to eclipse last year's historic season . The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook for the 2021 storm season, which predicts a 60-percent chance for an "above-normal"... more »

• Tropical funnel spotted in Baton Rouge on Thursday

  April 30, 2021 6:16 PM

  What is known as a tropical funnel was seen in Baton Rouge on Thursday afternoon. This feature was associated with a thunderstorm that moved over the Capital City around 2:30pm. Click here to watch live newscasts Tropical funnels form in a humid and windy environment. These funnels rarely... more »

• Tropical moisture, two waves set to increase rain and storms Play Video

  September 10, 2020 6:25 PM

  It is hurricane season hump day—the climatological peak of activity and things are characteristically busy across the Atlantic Basin. Two disturbances being watched for the Gulf have low to medium formation chances but could bring times of heavy rain to parts of Louisiana and Mississippi over the next 7 days,... more »

• Livingston Parish residents brace for more tropical storms Play Video

  August 22, 2020 11:38 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Residents from the small Livingston Parish community called Carthage Bluff Landing are preparing for heavy rainfall from Tropical Storms Laura and Marco. "When it floods it's a major inconvenience, and plus the fact that when the water is all gone, I'm still cleaning up and... more »

• Tropical Storm Edouard forms in the north Atlantic

  July 5, 2020 10:56 PM

  Tropical Depression Five has strengthened into Tropical Storm Edouard with 40 mph winds. Edouard is racing to the northeast at 35 mph, away from the United States. Edouard is now the earliest fifth named storm on record for the Atlantic basin, beating the previous record of July 11th (Hurricane... more »

• Voluntary evacuation for low-lying areas in St. John the Baptist Parish

  June 6, 2020 4:01 PM

  ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH - Parish President Jaclyn Hotard has issued a voluntary evacuation for certain areas in the parish. Pleasure Bend and areas North of I-10 in LaPlace, including Frenier, Peavine and Manchac have been issued a voluntary evacuation due to Tropical Storm Cristobal. The order... more »

• Potential for tropical development in the Gulf this week

  May 31, 2020 9:53 PM

  Tropical Storm Amanda in the east Pacific made landfall in southern Mexico this morning, and is now inland over Guatemala, bringing high amounts of rainfall across parts of southern Mexico. The remnants of Amanda are expected to slowly move towards the southwestern Gulf, where re-development will be possible next week.... more »

• Tropical moisture maintains flash flood threat Monday Play Video

  July 15, 2019 7:07 AM

  Most across the WBRZ Weather forecast area have picked up between 2 and 8 inches of rain. This is no small amount, but fortunately not the 10-20 inches that were being forecast prior to landfall. Gusty wind and isolated, brief tornadoes and have created scattered tree and powerline damage. After... more »

• Another day with scattered downpours, isolated gusty wind Play Video

  June 19, 2018 7:10 AM

  Still influenced by some tropical moisture, rain chances will remain elevated for the local area. A downward trend in areal rain coverage is expected by the weekend. As you know, we try to remain transparent as a weather team. Many of our blogs over the last few weeks have been... more »

• Harvey upgraded to a hurricane, rapidly gaining strength

  August 24, 2017 7:12 AM

  The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Harvey is rapidly gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm, which was upgraded to a category one hurricane Thursday afternoon, is expected to make landfall in Texas late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state... more »

• Schools closing due to Tropical Storm Cindy

  June 21, 2017 8:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A list of schools that are closed due to Tropical Storm Cindy are below: Saint Paul's Adult Learning Center (closed Wednesday) West Baton Rouge Parish summer school programs (closed Thursday) St. Michael High (closed Thursday) This list will be updated as information on... more »

• CSU: hurricane season to have slightly below average activity

  April 6, 2017 10:56 AM

  In an annual extended Atlantic Basin hurricane season forecast, tropical experts at Colorado State University are projecting slightly below normal activity for the 2017 season. The forecast is calling for 11 named storms, 4 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes. The research team cites a weak to moderate El Nino... more »

• Tropical Storm Colin forms in the Gulf

  June 5, 2016 1:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tropical Storm Colin has formed in the Southern Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane officials say it isn't likely the storm in the northwestern Caribbean Sea becomes a hurricane before hitting Florida with flooding rain. No impact to the Baton Rouge area is anticipated at this time.... more »

• El Nino fizzling: what does this mean for the upcoming hurricane season?

  April 14, 2016 11:18 AM

  El Niño is scheduled to depart while the likelihood is increasing that La Niña will take over. For climate pundits, it should come as no surprise that the tropical research team with Colorado State University is predicting average activity for the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Their outlook calls for... more »

• Rare January hurricane forms in the Atlantic

  January 14, 2016 10:48 AM

  Just before 9am Thursday, Alex became the first hurricane to develop in the Atlantic basin during the month of January since 1938. It is also the first storm to have a name in January since Alice developed in December, but carried into January in 1955. #BREAKING : With... more »

• Chef of the Month: Chef Don Bergeron Enterprises' Tropical Shrimp Salsa Play Video

  September 23, 2015 9:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Fall has officially arrived and Chef Don Bergeron was back in the 2une In kitchen Wednesday morning with a dish that's perfect for the cooler temperatures. Chef Bergeron showed us how to cook some Tropical Shrimp Salsa, a tasty appetizer that is perfect for any tailgate. If you're... more »