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  • Tuesday PM Forecast: streak of 100s, scorching heat continues Play Video

    August 1, 2023 4:16 PM

    As the heat continued, fewer showers and thunderstorms popped on Tuesday. However, there may be some better coverage in cooling rainfall again on Wednesday. An *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING* is in effect from 10am - 7pm Wednesday for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values... more »
  • Some severe thunderstorms will soon trigger wireless emergency alerts

    July 22, 2021 7:08 PM

    A change is coming to the way severe thunderstorm warnings are issued by the National Weather Service. Beginning on August 2, some of these warnings will trigger the Wireless Emergency Alert tone on your smartphones, similar to tornado warnings. Often, people incorrectly take severe thunderstorm warnings lightly, perceiving... more »
  • Sheriff's office warns of raised water levels in St. Mary Parish

    June 7, 2017 3:06 PM

    ST. MARY PARISH - The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office says a handful of homes in the area taking on water Wednesday afternoon. According to the sheriff's office, some homes are in danger of taking on water or receiving flood damage from the wakes of passing boats. The... more »
  • Information, preparation, watches and warnings Play Video

    March 8, 2017 10:19 AM

    Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? It is important. Watch – conditions are favorable for a particular hazard to develop, monitor the forecast and create a plan in case a warning is issued. Warning – a particular hazard is imminent or happening and... more »
  • Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10 p.m.

    January 21, 2016 3:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Capital Area experienced high winds, lightning strikes and bouts of rainfall as the area went under a Tornado Warning Thursday evening. A cold front is pushing through the region and bringing some wild weather with it, and a Tornado Watch will remain in effect until 10... more »
  • More money means more power for Central PD

    December 27, 2013 9:26 PM

    CENTRAL - A police department that used only have the authority to give warnings to speeders is finally putting the brakes on drivers. With the help of a state grant and the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's office, Central police officers have new equipment and new authority. "With... more »

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