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• Isolated showers and storms again today Play Video

  May 24, 2013 6:51 AM

  All of the heavy rain and storms from last night have dissipated. We are left with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies this morning. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s. A cold front will sweep through the Baton Rouge area today. This will give us partly cloudy... more »

• Seniors accused in Comeaux High vandalism

  May 21, 2013 8:59 AM

  LAFAYETTE- Police say 19 Comeaux High seniors face misdemeanor charges after they allegedly vandalized the school over the weekend. Lafayette police Cpl. Paul Mouton says the students received misdemeanor summonses for criminal mischief and criminal trespassing for vandalizing the school grounds. Comeaux High Principal Joe Craig tells The Advocate the... more »

• Lingering clouds and showers today with a record low tonight Play Video

  May 3, 2013 7:41 AM

  The cold front is moving through Baton Rouge and Southeast Louisiana This Morning. We have cloudy skies with some showers. Temperatures will fall from the upper 60s to the 50s all morning. Be sure to take your umbrella and jacket with you! The cold front will slowly push east... more »

• Sunny and warm this afternoon

  April 12, 2013 10:09 AM

  We have a much calmer morning across the Capital City. The skies are clear to mostly clear and it is much cooler with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. You may want that jacket as you head out the door! Expect a gorgeous afternoon thanks to an area... more »

• Morning clouds give way to afternoon sunshine Play Video

  April 5, 2013 7:35 AM

  It is a chilly start to this Friday with mostly cloudy skies and some mist across the Capital City. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 40s. Better take that jacket with you as you head to work and school. An area of high pressure will build across the... more »

• Warmer temperatures return today Play Video

  March 8, 2013 7:03 AM

  We begin this Friday Morning with clear skies and some chilly temperatures in the upper 30s. You will probably want to take your jacket with you this morning, but you won't need it later today. The area of high pressure that has been sitting over us the last few... more »

• Mostly sunny and staying cool today Play Video

  March 1, 2013 8:00 AM

  Better have that warm coat with you this morning! We have partly to mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the upper 30s to lower 40s. We will actually stay cool all day just like we did on Thursday. The clouds will become partly cloudy and a cold front will... more »

• Big parade weekend kicks off in N.O.

  February 7, 2013 3:00 PM

  NEW ORLEANS- The stars will be out for a number of parades in New Orleans this weekend. The Krewe of Endymion's "super float" rolls Saturday night, led by pop star Kelly Clarkson. Sunday's Bacchus parade will include more than two dozen child cancer patients, who will ride with Bacchus... more »

• Brian Echols - Sports Anchor, Reporter

  February 5, 2013 11:37 AM

  Brian Echols is a weekend sports anchor/ reporter for News 2 Louisiana. He joined WBRZ in October of 2012. Brian was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended the University of Memphis where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. Brian started his career at WXVT -TV... more »

• Lafourche council to debate longer bar hours

  January 10, 2013 7:22 AM

  THIBODAUX - Lafourche Parish Council is considering whether later bar-closing hours on the weekend would provide an economic boost or a law enforcement problem. The council will debate and ultimately vote later this month on a measure that would give Lafourche bars the option of staying open until 3... more »

• Survivors of Ore. bus crash prepare to go home

  January 1, 2013 3:34 PM

  PENDLETON, Ore. - Survivors of a fatal bus crash on a rural Oregon highway are retrieving their passports and other belongings so they can finish their journey to Canada. State police officers escorted some survivors one-by-one Tuesday to collect their property, which was strewn across a hillside as the tour... more »

• Christmas parades taking place this weekend

  November 30, 2012 4:19 PM

  Here are a list of Christmas parades taking place the weekend of Dec. 1 and 2 - Saturday, Dec. 1 St. George Fire Dept - Starts at 10am and ends at dusk, through neighborhoods between Airline Hwy and the Amite River South Baton Rouge Parade - Starts... more »

• NHL cancels games through Dec. 14, All-Star game

  November 23, 2012 1:51 PM

  NEW YORK - The NHL is calling off all games through Dec. 14, plus the 2013 NHL All-Star Weekend scheduled for Jan. 26-27 in Columbus, Ohio. The league made the announcement Friday, the 69th day of the NHL's lockout of its players. The new cancelations come as little surprise. The... more »

• Mostly sunny and a little warmer this afternoon

  November 16, 2012 7:46 AM

  This Friday Morning is starting off with mostly clear skies and some chilly temperatures in the lower 40s. You will want that jacket again today. It is going to be another beautiful afternoon across the Baton Rouge area as high pressure remains to our north. This will make it... more »

• Warm and humid with mostly sunny skies today

  November 2, 2012 1:04 PM

  We will have some mostly sunny skies this afternoon. It will be warm and a little humid too as an area of high pressure sits in the Central Gulf of Mexico. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s. Mostly clear skies will greet us this evening as the... more »

• Gorgeous weather this afternoon and this weekend

  October 19, 2012 12:34 PM

  We will have a gorgeous afternoon thanks to an area of high pressure sitting over the Southeast U.S. It will be sunny and less humid with a high temperature around 80. Look for clear skies this evening and the temperatures will fall into the lower 70s. Expect a... more »

• Showers and some storms this afternoon

  September 28, 2012 1:25 PM

  We will start to see our weather change beginning this afternoon. A strong cold front and series of upper-level disturbances will be heading into the Southeast U.S. today. Baton Rouge will still be south of this front, but we will be close enough to have isolated to scattered showers and... more »

• Scattered showers and storms around town this afternoon

  July 27, 2012 1:05 PM

  Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be popping up all around Southeast Louisiana this afternoon. Some of them could be strong with heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. High temperatures will be reached early as they climb into the lower 90s before the rain moves in. The rain... more »

• Calm weather this morning, but storms return this afternoon

  July 20, 2012 5:26 AM

  We have some calm weather this morning with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 70s. The weather will be changing this afternoon as another disturbance, or cold pocket of air aloft, moves over Southeast Louisiana. At the same time, a weak cold front will be stalling over the... more »

• Warm and muggy tonight with sizzling weather this weekend

  June 22, 2012 5:28 PM

  It is a very hot afternoon and evening across Southeast Louisiana. We have partly cloudy skies and there are a few showers popping up. Most of them will be short-lived, but could bring a quick downpour to your neighborhood. Temperatures are in the lower 90s and will fall into the... more »

• Staring Lane closure set for this weekend

  June 21, 2012 2:24 PM

  Beginning Saturday at 6:30 a.m., Staring Lane in Baton Rouge, will be closed between Magnolia Leaf Avenue and Boone Drive. The closure will last until Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Crews will be installing a new box culvert. Drivers are urged to use Highland Road, Bluebonnet Boulevard... more »

• Father's Day Weekend will be hot with isolated storms

  June 15, 2012 10:06 PM

  We will have partly cloudy skies with some spotty showers tonight. It will be warm and muggy with lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Saturday will be a pretty nice day. It is going to be partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. We... more »

• Flash Flood Watch in effect through Sunday Evening

  June 8, 2012 10:35 AM

  A heavy rain event is forecast for Southeast Louisiana starting today and lasting through the weekend. A upper-level low, currently over the Northwest Gulf of Mexico, will slowly move over Louisiana all weekend. This will cause scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop beginning late this morning and... more »

• Heavy rain expected today

  June 8, 2012 6:42 AM

  ...Flood Watch in effect from 10 AM Friday until 7 PM Sunday... We start out this Friday Morning with partly to mostly cloudy skies and it is muggy with temperatures in the lower 70s. Get ready for some heavy rain to return to the Baton Rouge area beginning... more »

• Weekend showdown over budget ahead for lawmakers Play Video

  June 1, 2012 7:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A weekend conference committee may be needed to help settle a dispute between the state House and Senate over the use of one-time money in the state budget. Today at the Capitol, no one expected the issue would be settled quickly. "I expect us to... more »

• Unsasonably cool tonight with hot and less humid weather tomorrow

  June 1, 2012 6:03 PM

  Get ready for a pleasant and comfortable evening across the Capital City with clear skies and temperatures falling into the 70s. We will have some fantastic weather tonight! It will be clear, cooler and very comfortable with lows in the upper 50s. How nice does that sound?! Saturday... more »

• Hot and humid with plenty of sunshine today

  May 25, 2012 1:08 PM

  It will feel a lot like Summer this afternoon! We will have mostly sunny skies with hot and humid conditions across the Capital City. High temperatures will be in the lower 90s. This evening will still be very warm and humid with mostly clear skies. Temperatures will fall into... more »

• Bayou Country Superfest kicking off, click to view lineup

  May 25, 2012 11:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Organizers with the Bayou Country Superfest gathered today to kick off the Memorial Day weekend event. The two-day country music festival runs Saturday and Sunday at LSU's Tiger Stadium. This year's headliners include Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Rascal Flatts. Events start Saturday with the... more »

• Hurricane supplies tax-free this weekend in La. Play Video

  May 24, 2012 2:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's tax-free holiday for people to get ready for hurricane season is this weekend. The Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs this Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27. During the annual two-day holiday, the state sales tax is waived on the first $1,500 of... more »

• Hot with plenty of sun this afternoon

  May 18, 2012 12:44 PM

  We will have a hot and mostly sunny afternoon across South Louisiana. There is a slight chance for a pop-up shower, but most of you will stay dry. High temperatures will be in the lower 90s. Mostly clear skies will greet us this evening with temperatures falling into the... more »

• A clear and mild morning

  May 18, 2012 6:07 AM

  It is a pleasant start to this Friday with mostly clear skies and mild temperatures in the mid 60s. Get ready for another hot afternoon across the Baton Rouge area. We will have mostly sunny skies as an area of high pressure sits over the Southeast U.S. There is... more »

• Partly cloudy, hot and humid this afternoon

  May 4, 2012 1:08 PM

  It is going to be a hot summer-like afternoon across the Baton Rouge area. We will be partly cloudy with a stray shower possible and a high around 90. Look for a few clouds this evening as the temperatures fall into the 80s. Clouds will increase tonight making... more »

• Warm and muggy this morning

  May 4, 2012 4:12 AM

  It is a very warm and steamy start to the day with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s. We had our first 90 degree day of the year yesterday, and it looks like we will have another one today. You can expect mostly... more »

• Second weekend of Jazz Fest kicks off today

  May 3, 2012 6:51 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - After missing last year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival because she was roughly eight months pregnant, singer-songwriter Theresa Andersson is thrilled to be back this year - and just in time to perform songs from her new album, "Street Parade." The Swedish-born multi-instrumentalist has two Jazz... more »

• Partly cloudy, warmer and more humid this afternoon

  April 20, 2012 1:05 PM

  The Baton Rouge area will have partly cloudy skies this afternoon. It will be warmer and more humid as southerly winds return to the city. High temperatures will be in the lower 80s. The clouds will increase this evening as they become mostly cloudy. A spotty shower is possible.... more »

• Mostly cloudy with a few showers this evening

  March 30, 2012 7:09 PM

  We will have mostly cloudy skies with a few showers and a stray thunderstorm popping up this evening as an upper-level low spins along the Louisiana Coast. Temperatures will be in the 70s. The clouds will stick around tonight, and a spotty shower is possible tonight. Patchy fog will... more »

• Warm with plenty of sunshine this afternoon

  March 23, 2012 12:59 PM

  We will have a gorgeous afternoon with plenty of sunny skies and warm temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Be sure to get outside and enjoy the delightful weather! The skies will be mostly clear this evening as the temperatures fall to the lower 70s. This will... more »

• A foggy morning will lead to a partly cloudy afternoon

  March 23, 2012 8:40 AM

  We start this Friday with mostly cloudy skies and patchy fog. There are numerous showers and thunderstorms in the New Orleans area, but they will stay there and not come to Baton Rouge. The storms are forming along a stationary front which will slowly drift to the east today, and... more »

• Great night for Baseball at the Box and nice weather this weekend

  March 16, 2012 5:29 PM

  We will have some fantastic weather for Baseball at the Box tonight as LSU takes on Mississippi State at 7 PM. It will be partly cloudy and warm with temperatures around 80. By the 9th inning, we will have partly to mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the lower 70s.... more »

• Cold front now moving through Baton Rouge

  February 24, 2012 7:35 AM

  The cold front is now moving through Baton Rouge this morning. Isolated showers are popping up along it, and we could have a few thunderstorms too. Temperatures ahead of the front are in the 70s but they quickly fall into the 60s behind it with mostly cloudy skies. The... more »

• Some light rain this morning

  February 24, 2012 5:32 AM

  We have some isolated to scattered showers moving through Baton Rouge this morning. They are developing ahead and along a cold front. Most of the rain is light, but we could see a few heavier downpours from time to time. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy and warm with temperatures in... more »

• Mostly cloudy this morning

  February 17, 2012 7:25 AM

  We will have mostly cloudy skies through the morning commute with temperatures in the 50s. The clouds will stick around all afternoon, and we could see a few showers popping up. However, I am not expecting a lot of rain. It will be a mild day with high temperatures in... more »

• Showers & storms likely this afternoon

  February 3, 2012 1:15 PM

  Showers and thunderstorms are expected to pop-up throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Some of the storms could become strong to severe with damaging winds, but the threat is low. Heavy rain will be possible with any storm that develops. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy and warm with... more »

• More rain today & this weekend

  February 3, 2012 5:50 AM

  Good Morning! TGIF! Get ready for more wet weather today and through the weekend. We will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers & a few t'storms today. Some heavy rain is possible. High around 76. Keep your umbrella with you today! Mostly cloudy with a few showers and... more »

• Zachary robber strikes during busy weekend Play Video

  November 28, 2011 5:53 PM

  ZACHARY- Zachary Police are looking for a man who robbed the Payless Shoe Store on Main Street Saturday. The crime was caught by a surveillance camera. Witnesses say the suspect held up his jacket and showed the employee a gun in his waistband. The say he left the store... more »

• Grand Isle, Cypremort Point State Parks closed through Labor Day

  September 2, 2011 4:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Parks officials are announcing that Grand Isle State Park and Cypremort Point State Park will be closed through the Labor Day Weekend due to potentially heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Lee. Campers affected by these closures may accept a refund or relocation to... more »

• No. 3 Oregon v. No. 4 LSU quite a showcase opener

  September 2, 2011 2:06 PM

  ARLINGTON, Texas - The showcase matchup of college football's opening weekend - No. 3 Oregon vs. No. 4 LSU - offers some of the best things college football has to offer, a high-stakes battle of teams loaded with speedy players from marquee conferences, distinctive mascots and whatever you might think... more »

• La. free fishing weekend scheduled June 11-2

  May 7, 2011 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission says June 11-12 will be a free fishing weekend for people who don't have recreational fishing licenses. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries education manager John Sturgis said Friday that it's is meant to encourage licensed recreational fishermen to introduce others to... more »

• Civil War-era historic forts set to open

  November 14, 2010 9:45 AM

  PINEVILLE, La. - Twin forts built during the Civil War to stave off a Union attack during the Red River Campaign will open to the public this week as a historic site. The Fort Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site in Pinveville is scheduled to open Thursday. Pineville Mayor Clarence... more »

• LSU Homecoming schedule of events

  November 13, 2010 10:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Here's a list of all the scheduled events for LSU's 2010 Homecoming weekend. You can find more information about Homecoming by visiting the university's website . Homecoming Day Spirit Wall Free Speech Plaza. The entire LSU Community is invited to sign the wall to celebrate LSU’s... more »

• Two arrested for firing gun in air, following 7 weekend shootings

  September 6, 2010 5:17 PM

  Two men in East Baton Rouge Parish were arrested earlier today when they shot a gun near a subdivision after smoking marijuana. It comes on the heels of a violent weekend that left two people dead and eight others wounded. 19-year-old Joshua Magee and 22-year-old Jason Bazille were arrested after... more »

• Second victim dies in Baton Rouge home invasion

  August 30, 2010 10:49 AM

  Police say the second victim in a weekend shooting and home invasion in Baton Rouge has died from their injuries. Authorities said 26-year-old Roderick Guillory died from his injuries early Monday morning. A second victim, 37-year-old Nicole Badger, was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday night. BRPD officers... more »

• Ryan Davidson - Meteorologist, Weekend

  March 16, 2010 5:18 PM

  Ryan Davidson is the weekend meteorologist for News 2 Louisiana . He joined the WBRZ team in February 2010. Ryan is originally from Patchogue, New York. He attended Penn State University and graduated with degrees in Meteorology and in Film and Television. Before coming to work for WBRZ,... more »

• Outdoors tips for the first football weekend

  September 4, 2009 11:05 AM

  Fall is in the air, and so is football. Our outdoors expert Joe Macaluso brings you some great tips for the first football Saturday of the season. more »

Tagged Blogs

• A cold front brings storms and cooler weather this weekend

  September 7, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : More of the same weather this morning as we have had all week...warm and muggy with a few clouds. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 70s. You can expect another very hot and humid afternoon with partly cloudy skies as an area of high... more »

• A cold front bring soggy weather this weekend

  August 17, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : Once again we have a very warm and muggy start to this Friday with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s. A cold front will be moving into the Deep South beginning today along with a few disturbances. This will... more »

• Stormy today with less humid weather by Sunday

  August 10, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : There are isolated showers and a few thunderstorms popping up this morning with mostly cloudy skies. It is warm and humid with temperatures in the 70s. The showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more numerous through the morning and the afternoon. Some of these... more »

• Chance for rain increases today through the weekend

  August 3, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : It is a very warm and humid start to this Friday Morning across the City of Baton Rouge. We have partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s. More heat is expected today and we should see more sunshine than we... more »

• More July heat with pesky storms this weekend

  July 27, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : Once again we have a very warm and stuff morning across the Capital City. It is mostly sunny with temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s. A cold front will be moving into the Southeast U.S. today and it will stall just north of... more »

• More unseasonably warm weather this weekend

  April 27, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : We have mostly cloudy skies on this Friday Morning across Southeast Louisiana. This will stick around until the late morning before they become partly cloudy. It is mild and muggy with temperatures in the mid 60s. You can expect another Summer-like afternoon with partly cloudy... more »

• Windy weather this weekend

  April 13, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : We start this Friday with mostly clear skies and comfortable weather. Temperatures are in the upper 50s to lower 60s. An area of high pressure will move over the Southeast U.S. today. This will allow us to have mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. A... more »

• Warmer and fantastic weather this weekend

  March 23, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : We start this Friday with mostly cloudy skies and patchy fog. There are numerous showers and thunderstorms in the New Orleans area, but they will stay there and not come to Baton Rouge. Those are forming along a stationary front. This front will slowly drift to... more »

• A wet weekend is on tap

  February 3, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : We will have another round of showers and a few thunderstorms today. This is all due to an upper-level and surface low over the Four Corners area of the country. These systems will slowly move to the northeast the next few days and they will drag... more »

• Warmer with some rain expected this weekend

  January 20, 2012

  Short Term Forecast : A weak cold front and shortwave will stall north of Baton Rouge today. This will give us mostly cloudy skies along with isolated showers streaming up from the Gulf of Mexico. Most of the rain will be light. It is going to be a very unseasonably... more »

• Getting warmer, and soggy weather returns next week

  December 2, 2011

  Short Term Forecast : This will be the coldest morning we will have for the next few days. An area of high pressure will be to the east of Louisiana today and that will bring back east to southeast winds. This is going to usher some warmer air and more... more »