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Posted 5:07 AM 2/16/2026 by Meteorologist Dave Baker

High pressure is firmly in control across the Capital Region, bringing quiet, pleasant weather just in time for Lundi Gras. After a busy weekend of weather, the pattern has settled down, and Carnival celebrations across Baton Rouge and surrounding communities will (More)

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Posted 5:19 PM 2/15/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The lead-up to Mardi Gras will be quiet and cooperative for any and all outdoor parades across the Capital Area. Another warmup is on the way for the rest of the week.

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Posted 1:21 PM 2/15/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Mary, and West Feliciana (More)

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Posted 9:13 AM 2/15/2026 by Meteorologist Dave Baker

Overnight storms have moved on, but breezy conditions linger, and perhaps some wrap-around cloud cover this afternoon. Warmer-than-average weather continues into next week.

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Posted 9:08 AM 2/14/2026 by Meteorologist Dave Baker

A warm and breezy Saturday is expected across the Capital Region, but changes are coming later tonight. A strong storm system will move in, bringing the potential for severe weather overnight into Sunday morning.

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Posted 4:10 PM 2/13/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A strong storm system will move through the Capital Area Saturday night into Sunday morning. After this, laissez les bons temps rouler as pleasant weather will carry right on through Mardi Gras.

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Posted 5:27 PM 2/12/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

While the rest of our workweek looks warm and dry, the Storm Station is tracking a system that will impact part of Mardi Gras Weekend. In addition to the chance for rain and thunderstorms, it will be windy at times.

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Posted 4:44 PM 2/11/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

With Wednesday's high of 82°, Baton Rouge surpassed the record high of 81° (2024, 2017, 1999). The rest of the workweek will remain warm and relatively calm. This leads into a not-so-quiet weekend as a more significant dose of rain and thunderstorms arrives.

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Posted 5:40 PM 2/10/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Some fog will remain possible each morning through the remainder of the workweek with a few minor rain chances. More significant rain and thunderstorms are anticipated over a busy weekend.

End of the Week: morning fog, isolated afternoon showers, warm

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Posted 4:58 PM 2/9/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Dense fog will greet the Capital Area on many mornings this week. Followed by partial clearing, spring-like warmth will take over during the afternoon. Eventually, rain returns to the forecast, though the timing looks less than ideal.

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Posted 5:24 PM 2/8/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Warm temperatures and near-daily chances for morning fog dominate the forecast this week. Showers and storms will eventually return as well, though the timing looks less than ideal.

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Posted 5:39 PM 2/7/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Winter will be on an extended vacation, and in its place will be spring-like weather! All of next week will feature above average temperatures with highs in the 70s. 

Tonight & Tomorrow: This will be the last chilly night of the foreseeable future. Lows will get (More)