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Wednesday PM Forecast: cool and cloudy Thanksgiving, watching a few rain chances Play Video
November 22, 2023 6:00 PM
The main takeaway of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast is that chilly temperatures have arrived and are here to stay. There a few small chances for rain along the way. Tonight & Tomorrow: Cloud cover will continue to increase overnight. Those clouds will put a small limitation on cooling... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: tracking two fronts one week away from Thanksgiving Play Video
November 16, 2023 4:23 PM
While clouds will be stubborn for a little while longer, a weak cold front will sweep away much of the cloud cover for the weekend. However, a stronger cold front will pass through early next week. This gives us another shot at showers and storms, and some could be strong.... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: clouds remain stubborn until next cold front Play Video
November 15, 2023 5:05 PM
Many locations have received between one and two inches of rain since Monday. Any lingering mist or drizzle will not measure up to much but clouds will be stubborn until the next front arrives. Tonight & Tomorrow: Light mist and drizzle could carry well into the evening hours. Clouds... more » -
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 » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: one more night of fog, increasing potential for some rain Play Video
November 8, 2023 5:49 PM
DENSE FOG ADVISORY: is in effect from 1 - 10am Thursday across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Visibility could drop to one quarter of a mile or less causing hazardous driving. Slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Especially near New Orleans, wildfire... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: gradual warming trend underway Play Video
November 2, 2023 4:08 PM
Cold weather alerts have been pulled down and are not expected to reappear through the remainder of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. As you might expect, rain chances will remain bleak. Tonight & Tomorrow : Compared to Thursday morning, temperatures will not be as chilly overnight and so freezing... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: some areas set to see first freeze of season Play Video
November 1, 2023 5:52 PM
After a very cold night, warming temperatures will be the trend through the weekend into early next week. Rain remains hard to find. A ***FREEZE WARNING*** is in effect from 1 - 8am Thursday for all of southwest Mississippi and neighboring parishes in Louisiana. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: heat continues through weekend, next cold front in sight Play Video
October 25, 2023 7:00 PM
Near record warmth will continue through the weekend. Forecast focus shifts to a strong cold front pegged to arrive just ahead of Halloween. Tonight & Tomorrow : Any stray showers that developed will quickly diminish beyond nightfall. Clouds will linger in spots for most of the night but an... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: winds ease fog threat overnight, big pattern change before Halloween Play Video
October 24, 2023 7:15 PM
Periods of fog and above average temperatures will be the theme through this weekend. A cold front will bring a big pattern change just before Halloween. Tonight & Tomorrow : A few clouds will be around during the overnight hours. As low temperatures drop to meet dew point temperatures... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: hotter temperatures lurk on other side of weak front Play Video
October 19, 2023 5:51 PM
A few clouds and sprinkles associated with a weak cold front will clear the area into Friday. Lots of sunshine and above average temperatures are slated for the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow : A belt of moisture just ahead of a weakening cold front resulted in mostly cloudy skies... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: weak cold front moves into Baton Rouge area late tomorrow Play Video
October 18, 2023 6:00 PM
Even with a front moving through the region soon, the overall trend is for warming temperatures through the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Though warmer, the weather will cooperate with outdoor events this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clear skies will continue overnight but with winds taking on a southerly... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: cold front clears area before busy weekend of events Play Video
October 13, 2023 4:12 PM
A cold front will push through the area as the weekend begins to spread cooler and drier air across the Capital Area. A reinforcing shot of cool air will send temperatures about 10 degrees below average early next week. Tonight & Tomorrow : As a front rolls through the... 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 » -
Thursday PM Forecast: cooler, drier air just over a day away Play Video
October 5, 2023 6:43 PM
After a few showers on Thursday, much cooler air will move in as the workweek ends and the weekend begins. Forecast temperatures have been adjusted down and it is possible some will see the lowest readings since late April. Tonight & Tomorrow : Alas, a much awaited cold front... more » -
Tuesday evening forecast: cold front on track, something to see in skies tonight
October 3, 2023 4:32 PM
On Monday, the Capital Area broke yet another heat record in a year which already essentially owns the history books. The high temperature went above 90 degrees for a record breaking 135 th time. By the end of Thursday, a few more may be added to that count before a... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: first noteworthy cool down of season still on track Play Video
October 2, 2023 7:03 PM
The big headline this week will be arrival of the first significant fall cold front of the season. Until it arrives, expect highs in the 90s to continue. Tonight & Tomorrow : Beneath clear skies, overnight low temperatures will slip into the mid to upper 60s. A northeast breeze... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: believe it or not, area set to chase more record highs Play Video
September 27, 2023 5:13 PM
Rain chances will be drying up into the weekend. Additionally, a few high temperature records could be broken. Tonight & Tomorrow : Unlike the last two nights, skies should be quick to clear due far fewer showers and thunderstorms leftover in the region. Low temperatures will fall back into... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: best shot at rain behind, but week still offers few small chances
September 25, 2023 5:58 PM
Some parts of the viewing area, like Hammond, received a fast three to four inches of rain on Monday morning. While rain chances will taper through this workweek, a small opportunity will stay in the forecast. By the weekend, dry and warm conditions should prevail. Tonight & Tomorrow :... more » -
Sunday AM Forecast: Some relief from drought in store the next couple of days Play Video
September 23, 2023 9:29 PM
Some showers and thunderstorms will be possible today, but most will stay dry. A greater coverage of rain will be possible on Monday. Today & Tonight : Today will another muggy and hot day. Temperatures are going to max out around 94 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. There will... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: warm and humid weekend, rain chances bump up next week Play Video
September 22, 2023 6:09 PM
Warm and humid conditions will continue into the weekend. While a spotty shower is not out of the question, better rain chances will arrive early next week. Tonight and Tomorrow : Any leftover showers will slowly fizzle past sunset. By midnight, clouds will begin to break as well. It... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: will feel returning moisture, but most won't see it Play Video
September 20, 2023 5:06 PM
Humidity will begin to creep back up over the next several days. Despite this uptick in moisture, rain will remain hard to find. Tonight & Tomorrow : Another night of mostly clear skies is ahead. Though slightly warmer than previous nights, low temperatures may just break the 70 degree... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: feeling less humidity, but drought conditions may worsen Play Video
September 19, 2023 6:12 PM
The story for the remainder of the workweek will be seasonably dry conditions with low humidity and low rain chances. Drought will continue with a conditional threat for wildfires as well. It will be warm and dry enough but not too windy. Tonight & Tomorrow : Overnight will be... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: The humidity continues to fuel more storms Play Video
September 13, 2023 6:14 PM
A cold front slid into the area on Wednesday, leading to the development of afternoon showers and storms. Although the front dissipates in the coming days, storm chances don’t necessarily go away. Tonight & Tomorrow : The front continues to meander southward on Wednesday evening. Even so, the... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: Storm chances return as the weekend nears Play Video
September 12, 2023 6:29 PM
The drier and more comfortable air has been replaced by familiar humidity. A weak front will drift into the area and act as a culprit for some showers and thunderstorms through the rest of the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Any remaining showers or cloud cover will diminish by midnight.... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: never ending summer continues, another alert tomorrow Play Video
September 6, 2023 3:44 PM
Look for the well above average temperatures and low end afternoon rain chance to continue. A weak cold front will try to bring in some drier air by the second half of the weekend. A * HEAT ADVISORY * will be in effect on Thursday from 11am to 7pm... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: more 100s possible, Lee likely to be powerful hurricane in Atlantic Play Video
September 5, 2023 4:40 PM
We will ride through the rest of the shortened workweek with hot temperatures and minimal rain. A weak front will move in for the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: A couple of showers flared up on Tuesday afternoon but will fall apart into the evening hours. Low temperatures will stay... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: chance for showers fizzling, heat dome not giving up yet Play Video
September 4, 2023 4:40 PM
The chances of beneficial rain will quickly decline for the remainder of the week. As a result, high temperatures will find levels well above average in the upper 90s. Tonight & Tomorrow: Lingering showers and thunderstorms will wrap up shortly after sunset. The overnight hours will stay muggy with... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: steam and shower chances continue Play Video
September 3, 2023 11:07 PM
Scattered rain coverage will be possible tomorrow as the atmosphere moistens and becomes more unstable. Drier conditions with lower humidity will then take place starting on Tuesday, and last through the end of the week. Today & Tonight: For Labor Day, the atmosphere will moisten up even more than... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: beneficial rainfall as Idalia targets Florida Play Video
August 28, 2023 6:06 PM
For the first time in more than ten days, no heat alerts are in effect on Tuesday. A weak front drifting through the region will trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tonight & Tomorrow: Leftover showers and thunderstorms may linger well beyond sunset since daytime warming is not the only... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: even better rain chances, some could be heavy Play Video
August 27, 2023 10:58 PM
A weak cold front will deliver the best rain chance in quite some time for the Capital Area on Monday. Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to intensify and approach the Big Bend region of Florida during the middle of the week. Locally, dry air and breezy conditions created by the... more » -
Tropical Depression Ten forms in northwestern Caribbean
August 25, 2023 10:38 PM
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Depression Ten in the northwestern Caribbean Sea. Early expectations are for the system to gradually get better organized this week while moving northward through the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Signs are that Ten could become a named storm, and... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Heat and fire danger continues, big pattern change on the way Play Video
August 25, 2023 4:52 PM
Heat and fire danger will continue to be the story through the weekend. A weak front will move through the area Monday and Tuesday. This will bring in some much needed rain to help with the drought conditions. A ***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*** is in effect until 8pm tomorrow for... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: after week of record warmth, increased rain chances in sight Play Video
August 24, 2023 10:14 PM
High temperatures in excess of 100 degrees will be possible all the way through the weekend. A weak cold front will approach the area on Monday and Tuesday. This will knock down the temperatures a bit and potentially provide some much needed rain. A *** RED FLAG WARNING*** is... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: excessive heat and fire danger Play Video
August 22, 2023 7:42 PM
To end the workweek, the heat dome will dominate. Many record high temperatures could be broken and the building drought will mean critical fire conditions continue. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** will be in effect on Wednesday. Dry conditions, hot temperatures, low humidity and persistent breezes will... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: challenging records, missing rain Play Video
August 22, 2023 6:41 PM
To end the workweek, the heat dome will dominate. Many record high temperatures could be broken and the building drought will mean critical fire conditions continue. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** will be in effect on Wednesday. Dry conditions, hot temperatures, low humidity and persistent breezes will lead... more » -
Tuesday AM Forecast: tropical moisture moving away, triple digits to rule Play Video
August 21, 2023 10:11 PM
With the big ridge of high pressure, or heat dome, staking position over the central United States, record-breaking heat will continue. Some of the area’s hottest temperatures of all-time are anticipated this week. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** will be in effect on Tuesday. Dry conditions, hot... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: heat dome to dominate, set more records Play Video
August 21, 2023 5:07 PM
With the big ridge of high pressure, or heat dome, staking position over the central United States, record-breaking heat will continue. Some of the area’s hottest temperatures of all-time are anticipated this week. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** will be in effect on Tuesday. Dry conditions, hot temperatures,... more » -
Advisories issued for tropical wave in Gulf of Mexico, formation likely
August 21, 2023 10:28 AM
The National Hurricane Center has designated a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. This designation allows the NHC to initiate full advisories and guidance on a system before it has formed, in order to prepare areas for impacts. P.T.C. Nine has been monitored... more » -
Monday AM Forecast: slim chance of showers before more record heat Play Video
August 20, 2023 12:03 PM
On Sunday afternoon, Metro Airport in Baton Rouge reached 105 degrees tying an all-time hottest temperature for the second day in a row. The former 105 degree record was set on August 30, 2000. Summer 2023 will go down in the history books as the hottest on record for... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: dry air holds on, humidity and tropical moisture lurk
August 16, 2023 6:11 PM
Relatively pleasant conditions will remain in place through at least Thursday. Forecast focus moves to returning humidity and a tropical wave which could deliver some showers next week. Thursday, an upper-level ridge of high pressure will build west of Louisiana, reducing low-level mixing. Furthermore, mostly sunny and hot conditions... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: humidity to temporarily tumble, tropics waking up Play Video
August 15, 2023 6:33 PM
The string of heat alerts is over. Though still hot, most will be able to sense lower humidity. Tonight & Tomorrow: A weak front will settle south through the region overnight taking any leftover showers and clouds with it. Winds will increasingly focus out of the northwest lowering humidity... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: heat unrelenting into the weekend Play Video
August 9, 2023 4:00 PM
The heat will be unrelenting through the weekend. Pop up showers are unlikely, but not impossible. A better chance for some rain may develop next week. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING will be in effect Thursday from 11am to 7pm for the entire Storm Station Forecast Area. Dangerously hot conditions... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: set to get even hotter with returning humidity Play Video
July 27, 2023 5:42 PM
The heat and humidity will slowly build over the next several days. By early next week, air temperatures may hit 100 degrees with feels-like temperatures well above that. Tonight & Tomorrow: Any rogue showers will quickly diminish after nightfall. Beneath mainly clear skies, low temperatures will skid into the... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: humidity creeps up, rain chances stay down Play Video
July 25, 2023 6:36 PM
Temperatures remain hot and well above average. Humidity will slowly increase through the week but that will not make it much easier for any showers and thunderstorms to develop. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies are expected overnight. Low temperatures will settle near average in the mid 70s. A... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: humidity relief after relentless heat alerts Play Video
July 24, 2023 4:47 PM
The new week began without heat alerts. In fact, slightly lower humidity made it feel noticeably more comfortable than the last few weeks. Tonight & Tomorrow: Thanks to the lower humidity and drier atmosphere, low temperatures will slip into the low 70s overnight. Anything below 74 degrees would qualify... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: heat and drier conditions continue Play Video
July 19, 2023 5:49 PM
Searing heat will stay the story as the Capital Area goes into a heat advisory for the 9 th straight day. The first sign of rain relief shows up by the weekend. A *HEAT ADVISORY* will be in effect on Wednesday from 12pm - 7pm for all of southeast... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: scattered storms to taper, give way to higher heat Play Video
July 11, 2023 4:23 PM
For one more day, scattered showers and thunderstorms will be in the forecast. While rain may not shut down entirely, it will become scarce as heat surges Thursday through the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: With a later start on Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms may linger a few hours past... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: from standard warmth to summer sizzle Play Video
June 22, 2023 5:58 PM
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be easier to find over the next two days than the rest of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. For the same reason, heat will return to well above average, and perhaps dangerous, levels. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a partly cloudy and quiet night. Any... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: slow transition from standard to steamy Play Video
June 21, 2023 5:59 PM
A weak front will meander around the area through the end of the workweek. This will serve as a trigger for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Higher heat comes back later in the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a partly cloudy and quiet night. Any spotty showers... more » -
Increasing threat for flooding, strong storms tonight through Tuesday Play Video
June 19, 2023 6:00 PM
A *FLOOD WATCH* is in effect for the entire Storm Station Forecast Area, except St. Mary Parish, through Tuesday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Areas of thunderstorms over the... more » -
Tropical Storm Bret forms in central Atlantic
June 18, 2023 10:55 AM
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Bret has officially formed over the Atlantic Ocean. Watch WBRZ at 4, 5 & 6 for updates from Dr. Josh Eachus. Stream live newscasts here . ----- The National Hurricane Center is set to issue the first advisories on newly developed Tropical Depression Three.... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: unrelenting excessive heat Play Video
June 16, 2023 4:40 PM
An *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING* will remain in effect across southeast Louisiana on Saturday. This means heat index values could go over 113 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity combined may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun,... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: no surprise, rather warm first weekend of June Play Video
June 2, 2023 4:34 PM
Into the first weekend of June, expect warmth and a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, the first named storm of the season is in the Gulf of Mexico, but posing no threat to the local area. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will be mostly clear overnight as low temperatures... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Tropical Depression in Gulf, local area stays mainly dry Play Video
June 1, 2023 5:22 PM
On the first day of hurricane season, an overachieving disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is showing signs of organization. It will have minimal affect on the local weather. Tonight & Tomorrow: Another night of mostly clear skies is expected as lows just barely dip into the upper 60s—some... more » -
Tropical Depression Two forms in Gulf, no threat to local area
June 1, 2023 3:09 PM
On the first official day of Hurricane Season 2023, Tropical Depression Two has formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. This system does not pose a threat to the Baton Rouge Area. The National Hurricane Center will be posting the first advisories of the year on Tropical Depression Two.... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: after three straight record highs, cold pop is coming Play Video
November 8, 2022 5:12 PM
For the third straight day, a record high temperature fell at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Thermometers reach at least 88 degrees as of 3pm which was enough to beat a 1986 mark of 87. Next 24 Hours: A bit of drier air filtering into the region will keep skies... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: clearing out, warming up Play Video
November 1, 2022 6:11 PM
Clouds will exit east through Wednesday setting up a run of warmer afternoons. The next storm system could deliver some wet weather this weekend. Next 24 Hours: The high cloud deck will start to thin out overnight, possibly allowing one last morning to nip the upper 50s. Much more... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: clouds thicken before big warm up Play Video
October 31, 2022 6:11 PM
After a period of clouds, warm temperatures will be the story of the week. We are watching a storm system, which will near the region this weekend. Next 24 Hours: Some high clouds will cycle through the area tonight as low temperatures drop into the mid 50s. Even though... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: showers possible to start the weekend Play Video
October 27, 2022 5:47 PM
A storm system will bring a 12 to 18 period when showers and thunderstorms will be possible late Friday into Saturday. Drier weather is expected for the second half of the weekend. Next 24 Hours: Another mainly clear and quiet night is ahead. Low temperatures will bottom out in... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: one more quiet day before showers return Play Video
October 26, 2022 5:58 PM
Quiet weather will continue through Thursday. The next storm system will deliver a period of off and on rain into the beginning of the weekend. Next 24 Hours: Skies will remain clear overnight with light, northerly winds helping to guide low temperatures into the upper 40s once again. Other... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: front through, pleasant weather for two days Play Video
October 25, 2022 5:59 PM
A cold front moved through the area on Tuesday morning sweeping away warmer than average temperatures. Clear skies are expected until the next system arrives on Friday. Next 24 Hours: With drying northwest winds of 5-10mph, expect clear skies overnight and low temperatures in the mid to upper 40s.... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: tracking the next cold front Play Video
October 13, 2022 6:04 PM
As a weak front passed, measurable rain fell at Metro Airport on Thursday morning concluding a top five Capital Area dry stretch at 33 days. The next front we are tracking will deliver the coldest air so far this fall season. Next 24 Hours: Clear skies, drier air and... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: chance for rain ends tomorrow Play Video
October 12, 2022 5:48 PM
The chance for showers and thunderstorms will end by Thursday morning. Not much change in temperatures is expected from the front currently progressing through the area, but a significant dip is coming next week. Next 24 Hours: A weakening cold front will push through the area overnight with a... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: dry stretch about to end, for some Play Video
October 11, 2022 6:50 PM
There was a “trace” of rainfall measured on September 19 making it 32 days without substantial rain which last fell on September 9. That streak is expected to be broken tomorrow. Next 24 Hours: Clouds will steadily increase through the overnight hours as moisture returns to the atmosphere. With... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: front knocking back warmth over the weekend Play Video
October 6, 2022 5:41 PM
The final day of the workweek will be rather warm ahead of an approaching front. That system will pass through without rain early this weekend as we near one month without substantial precipitation. Next 24 Hours: Expect clear skies overnight with low temperatures bottoming out in the low 60s.... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: warming and awaiting the next cold front Play Video
October 4, 2022 5:54 PM
Since September 10, only one day (September 19) has recorded a trace of measurable rain at Metro Airport in Baton Rouge. Dry conditions will continue into the beginning of October. Next 24 Hours: Cirrus clouds will continue to spill across skies overnight as low temperatures stop around 60 degrees.... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: feeling warm again by the end of the week Play Video
October 3, 2022 5:40 PM
Since September 10, only one day (September 19) has recorded a trace of measurable rain at Metro Airport in Baton Rouge. Dry conditions will continue into the beginning of October. Next 24 Hours: A few high clouds may stay in the mix tonight but these will have no affect... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: cool mornings and breezes continue, Ian makes landfall Play Video
September 28, 2022 5:28 PM
It has been breezy across the area thanks to the relative proximity of Hurricane Ian. Pleasant weather will continue with more cool nights and warm afternoons. The combination of low relative humidity near 25 percent and winds between 15 and 20 mph with higher gusts will produce a high... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: after hot weekend, front set to drop temperatures Play Video
September 23, 2022 6:23 PM
It will be a hot first weekend of astronomical fall before a much more comfortable air mass arrives next week. The tropical system that we have been monitoring all week does not look like a threat to the local area. Next 24 Hours: Another clear and unseasonably mild night... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: record warm start to fall, still watching tropical wave Play Video
September 22, 2022 5:59 PM
Metro Airport record high temperatures could be taken down again on Friday and Saturday. While all eyes remain on a tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean Sea, the message has not changed since Wednesday. Next 24 Hours: Clear skies and mild temperatures are expected for the... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: record warmth possible as summer ends, watching tropical wave Play Video
September 21, 2022 5:38 PM
Near record high temperatures area expected to end the week. Even though there is no immediate threat to the local area, we all need to continue to watch a tropical wave entering the Caribbean Sea. Next 24 Hours: Clear skies and mild temperatures are expected for the final night... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: hot end to summer, watching busy tropics Play Video
September 20, 2022 6:00 PM
Hot temperatures will carry the central Gulf Coast out of astronomical summer and into fall. The tropics are rather busy and at least one wave is worth watching, locally. Next 24 Hours: Expect clear skies and mild temperatures overnight with lows in the low 70s. Wednesday will be mainly... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: some records could fall this week Play Video
September 19, 2022 6:31 PM
The weather story of the week will be unseasonably hot temperatures, including the potential for record highs. A meaningful drop on thermometers is not expected until at least early next week. Some area data that stretch back to the 1800s have higher benchmarks for Wed, Thu and... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: fall preview coming to an end Play Video
September 16, 2022 5:45 PM
The weather looks largely cooperative for outdoor events this weekend. A stray shower is possible, but certainly not anything of major impact. Much warmer temperatures are ahead for next week. Next 24 Hours: Skies will stay mainly clear overnight with low temperatures taking one last run at the upper... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: big warmup into next week Play Video
September 15, 2022 5:51 PM
Temperatures continue to slowly warm as we approach the weekend. The chance for a shower or two is set to reenter the forecast for some areas as well. Next 24 Hours: Yet one more morning in the mid 60s is expected after a clear and quiet night. The workweek... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: gradual warming trend begins Play Video
September 14, 2022 5:37 PM
For the second consecutive morning, low temperatures hit their lowest point in over three months and bottomed out at 61 degrees in Baton Rouge. Gradual moderating will begin on Thursday. Next 24 Hours: Though not quite as cool as previous nights, low temperatures are expected to dip into the... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: lower humidity, cooler mornings continue Play Video
September 13, 2022 4:37 PM
On Tuesday morning, temperatures dropped below 65 degrees for the first time since May 29. A few more mornings in the 60s are ahead. Next 24 Hours: A second consecutive comfortable night is ahead. Low temperatures will settle around 63 degrees beneath mostly clear skies. Humidity will remain low... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: front to bring much lower humidity Play Video
September 12, 2022 5:47 PM
The headline is that a front will make it into the Gulf of Mexico allowing a much drier air mass to move into Louisiana and Mississippi this week. The coolest low temperatures since Late May are in the forecast. Next 24 Hours: A front will continue to move through... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: scattered showers start to back down by end of weekend Play Video
September 9, 2022 5:45 PM
Once again, showers and thunderstorms will be hit and miss on Saturday afternoon. Sunday and beyond, the area can expect a gradual decrease in daily precipitation. Next 24 Hours: Some rain and thunder will linger into the evening hours before diminishing after midnight. Low temperatures will stop around 70... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: stalled low pressure system, stale weather pattern Play Video
September 8, 2022 5:27 PM
A stubborn low pressure system swirling overhead will keep clouds and showers through at least the first half of the weekend. A weak front may finally bring some drier conditions next week. Next 24 Hours: The last of the showers will fizzle after nightfall. Low temperatures will bottom out... more » -
Wednesday PM Forecast: stubborn system maintains rain chances through week Play Video
September 7, 2022 5:54 PM
The week will end with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will stay below average. Next 24 Hours: Decaying showers and thunderstorms will slowly drift south and offshore into the evening hours. Some clouds will linger into the night with low temperatures very near the seasonal average of 71... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: better chance of sun, storms Wednesday Play Video
September 6, 2022 5:36 PM
The same stale weather pattern is expected to persist through the rest of the week. With mainly cloud skies, high temperatures will be below average. Next 24 Hours: Mostly cloudy skies will continue overnight. This time of year, average low temperatures should check in around 71 degrees but the... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: stubborn weather pattern this week Play Video
September 5, 2022 6:01 PM
Gray will be the color of the week. Expect a lot of cloud cover with times of showers and thunderstorms. Next 24 Hours: Showers will diminish overnight but clouds will remain stubborn. Low temperatures will fall into the low 70s. Like Monday, Tuesday will bring mostly cloudy skies. With... more » -
Tropical Storm Earl Forms in Atlantic Ocean
September 2, 2022 9:44 PM
Tropical Storm Earl has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean, near the Leeward Islands. As a center of circulation has gradually become better defined over the last few days, pressure has fallen and winds have increased beyond 39mph to classify the system as a tropical storm. #Earl... more » -
Thurday PM Forecast: rain returns to forecast for big football weekend Play Video
September 1, 2022 6:16 PM
August 2022 was the 10 th wettest on record with 10.29 inches of rain. The beginning of climatological fall has been dry, but that will not last for long. Next 24 Hours: Mostly clear skies will prevail this evening with low temperatures stopping just above average around 74 degrees.... more »