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• Monday AM Forecast: Turning drier, with winter making a brief return Play Video

  March 18, 2024 7:09 AM

  Cool and breezy conditions take hold over the capital area on Monday. Winter makes a brief return into Tuesday morning, with many spots along and north of the interstate potentially seeing frost and/or light freeze conditions. Today & Tonight : We're finally on the backside of the soggy stretch.... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Warm days are numbered, changes arrive Wednesday Play Video

  February 26, 2024 3:59 PM

  Warm and windy weather carries onward into Tuesday. This will be followed by pattern shift with the arrival of our next cold front on Wednesday. Tonight & Tomorrow : A few clouds linger into Monday evening, with increasing clouds overnight. Although these will be low clouds, we do not... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: A weak front sets the stage for a beautiful weekend Play Video

  February 22, 2024 5:34 PM

  A weak cold front passage will give way to abundant sunshine and relaxing wind speeds. Though temperatures back off slightly on Friday, another warmup commences this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow : The clouds hang on through Thursday evening. There may be a brief window of partial clearing around midnight,... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Warm, windy, and cloudy today ahead of a beautiful weekend Play Video

  February 22, 2024 4:56 AM

  Ahead of a weak cold front, more clouds and windy conditions take over today. Sunshine returns tomorrow and warm and dry conditions stick around for the next several days. Today & Tonight : An increase in clouds overnight kept temperatures warm this morning, near 60° in the Baton Rouge... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Staying warm, with wind becoming a factor Play Video

  February 21, 2024 3:40 PM

  Fog will be less of a concern on Thursday morning due to elevated winds. Those winds continue to rise along with temperatures as a weak cold front draws near. Tonight & Tomorrow : Skies remain mostly clear through the evening. Clouds will increase overnight, keeping lows in the mid... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: light showers followed by chilly temperatures Play Video

  February 16, 2024 5:48 PM

  A cold front pushing through the area will start the weekend off with light showers and falling temperatures. Some locations could reach freezing Sunday night. Tonight & Tomorrow: Generally light, intermittent rain will continue during the overnight hours as a cold front moves through the Baton Rouge area from... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Rain exits, drier air and windy conditions left behind Play Video

  February 12, 2024 7:25 AM

  Rain exits early on Monday, giving way to cooler and drier days ahead. Although windy for parades on Lundi Gras, the wind backs off just in time for Mardi Gras. There will be no weather-related issues for parades on Fat Tuesday. Today & Tonight : Sunday night’s storms have... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Next storm system could soon "rain on our parade" Play Video

  February 1, 2024 4:16 PM

  Our days with warm and dry weather are numbered as we await our next rainmaker. Rain might end up being the fly in the ointment as many Mardi Gras events get underway on Saturday. Tonight & Tomorrow : High clouds will exit the area on Thursday... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: bitter cold returns for the weekend Play Video

  January 18, 2024 6:07 PM

  Don’t let Thursday’s mild temperatures fool you. Winter will not release it’s grip until after the weekend. A ***HARD FREEZE WATCH*** is in effect Friday night into Saturday morning for parishes and counties north of Interstates 10/12. This includes all viewing area parishes and counties except Assumption and St.... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: rainy rush hour to end week, cold blast coming next week Play Video

  January 11, 2024 5:47 PM

  After a rainy final morning drive of the workweek, windy conditions will overtake the area. Though a drop in temperatures is expected for the weekend, it will feel mild compared to the cold blast coming early next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: The overnight hours will be mainly cloudy and... more »

• UPDATE: Tornado Watch extended for the Capital Area Play Video

  January 7, 2024 4:51 PM

  11:00pm Update - As of 10:48pm, a line of storms was moving through Baton Rouge. These contained gusty winds, but were below severe limits. The severe threat is over for Baton Rouge, but areas east and southeast will still need to monitor these storms. They have thankfully exhibited a weakening... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Quiet weather today, severe storms possible tomorrow Play Video

  January 7, 2024 9:24 AM

  UPDATE - 12:20 p.m. Sunday: The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded portions of southeast Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, to a Level 3/5 risk for severe weather. Scattered severe weather will be possible with storms that pass through on Monday. The strongest storms arrive after dark, and the threat appears to... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Staying cool and dry until rain arrives this weekend Play Video

  December 13, 2023 6:42 AM

  Comfortable and dry conditions stick around for the second half of the workweek. Rain chances increase by the weekend when our next weather system makes it's way to Louisiana. Today & Tonight: Wednesday morning starts off chilly with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to lower 40s across southern Louisiana.... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Coats needed for the next few mornings Play Video

  October 31, 2023 6:36 PM

  Skies have cleared and temperatures are plummeting. Trick-or-treaters will face a chilly evening with temperatures in the low to mid-50s. It only gets cooler thereafter with 30s expected for the next few mornings. Some might even flirt with the freezing mark, so coats are a must. The wind will make... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Trick-or-treaters will want to dress warm Play Video

  October 30, 2023 6:27 PM

  Cooler weather has finally arrived! Jackets (and perhaps heavy coats) will be needed over the next several days as temperatures continue to plunge. Wind will also be an issue, and we’re looking at fire weather concerns through midweek. Beyond Halloween, overnight lows venture into the 30s for a couple of... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Big pattern change starts tomorrow Play Video

  October 29, 2023 8:58 AM

  A cold front will move through the area tomorrow which will bring with it a lot of cloud cover but low rain chances. After the front, we will cool down drastically with lows in the 30's by the middle and end of the week. Today & Tonight : Temperatures... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: a slow moving front arrives tomorrow night

  April 4, 2023 5:41 PM

  A second consecutive day with record warmth is expected before a front arrives. That system will switch the area into a wet pattern to end the workweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies will persist overnight along with the south wind of 10-15mph. Both of these features will serve... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: chilly weekend, increasing chance for a freeze Play Video

  March 17, 2023 5:46 PM

  Make sure you have multiple layers if spending time outside this weekend. Wind chills could be in the 30s, especially during the morning hours. Keep an eye on the forecast for Monday morning as there is increasing potential for a late season freeze. Wearin’ of the Green: Saturday morning... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: windy and warm conditions continue

  February 21, 2023 4:36 PM

  A *WIND ADVISORY* is in effect from 9am - 6pm Wednesday. South winds of 20-30mph are expected and occasional gusts over 40mph will be possible. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving,... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: warm and windy week ahead Play Video

  February 20, 2023 6:07 PM

  The weather story over the next several days will be warm temperatures. Some records could fall before the week is over. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight will be cloudy and breezy with southwest winds of 10-15mph. Low temperatures will stop in the mid 60s, which is almost 20 degrees above... more »

• RED FLAG WARNING issued for southeast Louisiana, southwest Mississippi Play Video

  September 26, 2022 4:30 PM

  A cold front will push through the area tonight with cooler and drier air to follow. Hurricane Ian will not bring significant impacts to the local area aside from increased winds and large swells—especially on offshore waters. The combination of low relative humidity near 25 percent... 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 »

• Red Flag Warning issued, burning not advised on Friday

  April 7, 2022 10:04 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING due to critical fire conditions for all of south Louisiana and southwest Mississippi from 10am to 7pm Friday. The combination of low relative humidity near or below 20 percent and winds of 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: strong storms possible Wednesday afternoon Play Video

  October 26, 2021 7:02 PM

  Wednesday will be the most active of the forecast period. However, brisk winds could still create some issues as we end the week. Next 24 Hours: After a pleasant, warm day across the Capital Area, expect clouds to build up overnight with thermometers ending up in the mid 60s... more »

• It's going down Play Video

  March 31, 2021 6:04 PM

  Temperatures fell more than 20 degrees in just a few hours Wednesday afternoon. As a cold front advances into the Gulf of Mexico, breezy, cooler and drier conditions will prevail to end the week. Next 24 Hours: Showers will diminish early tonight followed by clearing skies. The bigger story... more »

• Heavy storms expected Thursday Play Video

  March 29, 2018 6:36 AM

  After a rainy and stormy Thursday, the Baton Rouge area can look forward to improved weather Friday and beyond. Outdoor plans are in fine shape for Easter Sunday. THE FORECAST: Coulda been worse... system slowed out west dropping 6-9" of rain north of Lake Charles then... more »

• Hang on to your hat, or mask, or beads!

  February 9, 2016 7:09 AM

  After a chilly Fat Tuesday, quiet weather and warming temperatures will round out the week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Mardi Gras will be the coldest day of the upcoming week—though still sunny and dry. Highs will barely climb into the low 50s with continued northwesterly... more »

• Monday: sunny, windy with gusts over 30mph

  February 8, 2016 7:20 AM

  Overall, the upcoming weather pattern will be quiet. After a windy Lundi Gras, chilly temperatures will be ushered in for Mardi Gras. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The new week will be welcomed by sunshine and wind. The afternoon will continue a trend of cooler than... more »

• Sharply colder across the Central Gulf Coast

  January 22, 2016 7:10 AM

  With a strong cold front east of the area, temperatures have plummeted and will not recover much through Saturday. Today and Tonight: Friday will be wintry by local standards. Overcast skies may persist throughout the day as cold air continues to seep into the Gulf South. Temperatures will... more »