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• Sunday AM Forecast: A chilly day after overnight storms Play Video

  December 9, 2023 11:23 PM

  Today is looking to be a chilly day because of a cold front that passed through in the overnight hours. Temperatures tonight will drop rather quickly, and some could see their first freeze of the season Monday morning. Three homes were damaged during the overnight storms Saturday. Roofs were... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Near freezing temps this morning followed by the start of a warming trend Play Video

  November 2, 2023 5:58 AM

  A warming trend begins this afternoon that will result in a return to 80 degree afternoons by Sunday. Still no great sign of rain over the next week. A ***FREEZE WARNING*** is in effect from 1 - 8am this morning for all of southwest Mississippi and neighboring parishes in... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Fall like temperatures to start the day will rise into the 90s this afternoon Play Video

  September 29, 2023 7:17 AM

  We are continuing to see high temperatures 5-10 degrees above average for this time of year as we head into the weekend. Any outdoor plans over the next few days are looking good weather-wise as we do not see another chance for rain until later next week. Less humidity is... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Fall is right around the corner but fall-like temperatures, not so much Play Video

  September 20, 2023 6:57 AM

  With the official first day of astronomical fall coming up on Saturday, we have been watching for any signs of a season change forecast wise. As for the next 7 days, temperatures won't budge from the above average range in the lower 90s. However, the drier air we have had... more »

• Above-average temperatures persist despite the 89-degree high yesterday Play Video

  September 15, 2023 6:49 AM

  While we did see our first high temperature sub 90 yesterday for the first time since the beginning of summer, we have only above average temperatures for the foreseeable future. The chance for a spotty shower or storm hangs on until Sunday evening when we will begin to have a... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Rain sticks around but changes on the way Play Video

  September 14, 2023 6:42 AM

  A stalled front along the I-10 corridor this morning will aid in convection today and will result in cloud cover that is relatively higher throughout this Thursday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected again today with a high temperature that will be more seasonable. Today & Tonight : Today... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: A sunny weekend but the rain is coming Play Video

  April 8, 2022 4:01 PM

  Outdoor events are in great shape this weekend. After a chilly start to Saturday, it will be back to shorts and short sleeves on a warm finish to Sunday. Next 24 Hours: The coolest part of the extended forecast will come tonight. Low temperatures will be in the low... more »

• Download the free WBRZ Weather App

  April 1, 2021 11:47 AM

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• Stream of weather info: Current weather alerts, information

  October 9, 2020 4:48 PM

  Click HERE to watch WBRZ streaming live online Click HERE for the WBRZ weather page. Click HERE to see how to download the WBRZ weather app. Tweets below are from the WBRZ Weather Twitter account. Monitor for weather warnings below. Tweets by WBRZweather ... more »

• Get important storm updates on TV, streaming here

  October 6, 2020 12:40 PM

  See the latest storm forecast - click here to read and watch the updated report Stream WBRZ newscasts, breaking news and weather advisories Click HERE to stream WBRZ Plus, live anytime on WBRZ.com Stream the 24-hour WBRZ weather channel Click HERE to watch the weather stream... more »

• Tornado watch until Thursday morning: Click here to watch live updates

  August 26, 2020 3:47 PM

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• Watch live WBRZ weather updates during urgent weather situations

  June 24, 2020 3:29 PM

  Important weather information at your fingertips! In an urgent weather situation, watch WBRZ Channel 2, WBRZ Plus and the WBRZ 24-hour weather channel. Click HERE to watch WBRZ Plus live , which includes all newscasts on WBRZ Channel 2. Click HERE to watch the 24-hour weather channel... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "The Deep Freezer and Magnetism"

  September 16, 2019 11:59 PM

  It’s nearly harvest time in south Louisiana, especially for the sugar cane crop. The purchase of the “deep-freezer” by my dad in the 1960s became a storage locker for the fruits and vegetables from our property in Ellwood City, PA. Fruit trees included: apple, pear, peach, plum and a grape... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Another Humberto..."

  September 12, 2019 11:25 PM

  The eighth storm of the 2019 season will be named today. Tropical Storm Humberto could slide into Florida by Saturday. Another Tropical Storm Humberto scraped Freeport, Texas on this date in 2007. Landfall occurred at Galveston and Texas City. The storm maintained its northeast track with Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "The Worst September Storms..."

  September 12, 2019 12:00 AM

  Statistics note that 37% of all named storms, 47% of all named hurricanes and 55% of all major hurricanes occur in the month of September. Before the “naming” of hurricanes, Louisiana storms making landfall in September include: The September 22, 1909 Storm, The September 22, 1926 Storm, The September 21,... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Two Galveston Events..."

  September 9, 2019 11:30 PM

  Beginning the column with a "look back" to an anniversary described by Isaac Cline, Chief of the U.S. Weather Bureau in Galveston. "Sunday, September 9, 1900 revealed one of the most horrible sights that ever a civilized people looked upon. It was the end of five days of devastation. Never... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Bombings and Solar...

  August 8, 2019 11:32 PM

  Following the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, which resulted in 140,000 deaths, the Makurazaki Typhoon hit the city one month later killing 1,200. The second bombing of Japan was scheduled on August 11 but was moved up two days due to expected bad weather and the originally selected... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Splash Down Change-Up..."

  July 24, 2019 11:57 PM

  This week’s anniversary didn’t include the successful splashdown of the Apollo 11 mission that couldn’t have occurred without the guidance of Captain Hank Brandli. Brandli was a U.S. Air Force meteorologist who analyzed classified information for the secretive Corona reconnaissance satellite program that was de-classified in 1995. It was one... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "An Ah-Choo Moment..."

  June 19, 2019 11:57 PM

  A species of monkey, discovered and identified eleven years ago resides in Northern Myanmar- formerly Burma. This particular species would experience weather difficulties in Baton Rouge. Upon its discovery, the Yunnan snub-nosed surprised experts in its complexion but was familiar to residents of Myanmar. They reported that the monkeys are... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Frog Hail and Good Pollutants..."

  June 17, 2019 11:52 PM

  The Centre for Ecology and Hydroplogy in Wallingford, England noted years ago that aerosols that include air pollution may be helping vegetation. Their research found that pollutants decrease the amount of light falling onto a tree but also scatter the radiation and illuminate more leaves, especially those under the tree’s... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Analyzing Droppings and Purple Lips..."

  June 13, 2019 10:54 PM

  Even with advancements in models researchers continue to analyze ice cores and tree rings to investigate ancient climates. In Africa, scientists continue to invetigate communal toilets for answers. The University of Leicester noted that climate clues have been found in latrines used by rock hyrax which is an animal that... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Brides and A Golf Cool-Down..."

  May 31, 2019 11:27 PM

  Welcome to June with 20 days until summertime starts. The society section of The Advocate showcases engagements and weddings and June is popular time to exchange vows. Long before air conditioning, antiperspirants and perfumes, hot temperatures and high humidity created some bothersome odors. To combat these” smells”, brides... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "Solar Armor..."

  May 27, 2019 11:04 PM

  Bogus stories lace the colorful history of Death Valley, CA. Here's a good one. In 1874, the editor of the Virginia Territorial Enterprise needed some space to fill. He concocted a story about a scientist who invented a suit called, "solar armor." The scientist covered himself with a sponge-like material,... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "The Great Flood and Muffling Sound..."

  April 17, 2019 11:28 PM

  On this date, 92 years ago the Great Flood of Louisiana implemented the existing levee system. Imperfect engineering and shoddy construction caused the collapse of dams, such as the Johnstown Flood of 1889. On May 16, 1874, 138 people died as a result of poor construction and a dam break... more »

• Morning fog offers breathtaking snapshots Tuesday

  December 18, 2018 2:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – While a morning fog alert created cautious concern on the highways Tuesday, it made for some picturesque shots of an eerie quiet above the clouds. Baton Rouge attorney John King posted a picture that quickly garnered reaction and shares of the top floors of the capitol... more »

• Stormy weather looms, get WBRZ weather information anywhere you are

  February 23, 2016 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - During severe weather, stay up-to-date with potentially hazardous situations even when you are not near a TV. In addition to heavy rain, let's also be prepared for a few severe storms this week. #LaWX #MsWX pic.twitter.com/OoI8V8W7RR — Josh Eachus WBRZ (@Josh_Eachus) March 7, 2016 ... more »

• Dr. Josh Eachus - Chief Meteorologist Play Video

  September 23, 2013 4:35 PM

  Dr. Josh Eachus is the chief meteorologist for WBRZ. Since joining WBRZ, Josh has covered the Great Flood of 2016, the Big Freeze of 2021, and multiple tornado outbreaks. Josh received his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in December 2017. His research and expertise are in effective communication of... more »