The Storm Station is tracking a cold front set to arrive just before the weekend begins. A new timeline is something to take note of if you have Friday evening plans.

Tonight & Tomorrow: A few clouds early may give way to some patchy fog late. Where south winds remain above 5-10mph, it will be hard for fog to thicken much. Low temperatures will make it into the low 60s. The warming trend will continue on Thursday adding approximately another 5 degrees. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s. Skies will be mostly sunny and the south breeze will pick up to 10-15mph.  

Up Next: Friday will begin muggy in the upper 60s followed by another high in the mid 80s. After some early sun, clouds will increase through the day. During the evening hours, a frontal system will push into the area with a round of showers and thunderstorms. The timeline has changed, and the arrival time appears much later, largely after midnight and before dawn Saturday. At this time, the most favorable ingredients for severe weather look to set up well north of I-12 and there is a 3/5 “Enhanced Risk” for areas north and west of Baton Rouge. There is a 2/5 “Slight Risk” for the Metro Area. Given the ingredients available, gusty wind would be the primary threat if any thunderstorms turn severe. On the other side of the front, very little change in temperatures is expected, with thermometers and humidity barely lower for the beginning of the weekend. The chance for showers and thunderstorms will return Sunday and last through at least Monday.

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

LSU Baseball: The weekend series against Arkansas and opening of SEC Baseball at Alex Box Stadium looks tenuous. Prospects for the Friday evening game finishing look better than before, but are far from a certainty. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are still a possibility on Friday evening as temperatures hang in the upper 70s. The Saturday afternoon game is the pick of the weekend in terms of weather. Beneath mostly sunny skies, highs will chug into the low 80s. You will need sunscreen. For the capper, showers and thunderstorms could be a problem as well. There will be increasing chances for rain through Sunday afternoon.     

--Josh

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go.

Permalink| Comments

We are continuing on the warming trend today.

THE FORECAST

Stream LIVE news here.

Today & Tonight: After starting in the 50s, temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s this afternoon with mostly sunny skies. Lows tonight will bottom out in the low 60s.

Up Next: High temperatures will be in the 80s on Thursday and Friday afternoon too. Overnight lows will climb into the 60s. Humidity will climb a bit, but significant rain stays out of the forecast until Friday evening. The next cold front will bring in scattered showers on Friday evening and will clear overnight into Saturday morning. There is some level of severe risk for the entire WBRZ viewing area on Friday. The risk gets higher the further north you live.

The timeline is not set in stone, but the bulk of the action will happen after dark on Friday and before sunrise on Saturday.

Saturday will be mostly sunny with high temperatures in the 80s. Then on Sunday high temperatures will reach the 80s and afternoon showers will be around. Showers will become more scattered across the area on Monday, and temperatures stay warm. The next front will clear out showers by early Tuesday morning and it will drop humidity too.  Click here to see the 7-day forecast.  

Reminder: With the threat for impactful weather— Thunderstorms—please have access to alerts through Saturday. You can download or activate the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device or turn on a NOAA Weather Radio for bulletins such as watches and urgent warnings. Of course, WBRZ, WBRZ+ and the Cable Weather Channel will have updates as active weather dictates.

Permalink| Comments

The fast turnaround in temperatures is underway. Readings will be above average through the end of the workweek.

Tonight & Tomorrow: A few clouds will stay mixed into skies overnight. With a southeast wind of 5-10mph, much higher dew point temperatures will lead to low temperatures bottoming out in the mid 50s. Wednesday will feature plenty of sunshine and a 25 degree move on thermometers with afternoon high temperatures in the low 80s.  

Up Next: Warming will be the story through Friday with morning lows in the 60s and afternoon highs in the 80s. Later Friday, a frontal system will push into the area with a round of showers and thunderstorms.

Four days away, the details are still coming together but this system will need to be monitored for the chance of severe thunderstorms and/or heavy rain. At this time, the most favorable ingredients for severe weather look to set up well north of I-12, and possibly north of the entire viewing area. Evening timing continues to put focus on end of week outdoor activities such as the opening of SEC Baseball at Alex Box Stadium. On the other side of the front, very little change in temperatures is expected, with thermometers and humidity barely lower for the beginning of the weekend. The chance for showers will return Sunday, but a washout is not currently expected.  

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

--Josh

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go.

Permalink| Comments

We are working on a warmup today.

THE FORECAST

Stream LIVE news here.

Today & Tonight: Temperatures will be warming into the low 70s today with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures tonight will be in the mid-50s.

Up Next: We will be back in the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. High temperatures will be in the 80s on Thursday and Friday afternoon too. Overnight lows will climb into the 50s & 60s. Humidity will climb a bit, but significant rain stays out of the forecast until Friday evening. The next cold front will bring in scattered showers on Friday evening and will clear overnight into Saturday morning. The timeline is not set in stone. The current estimate is about 7pm-midnight on Friday. The rain will clear before sunrise on Saturday. Saturday will be mostly sunny with high temperatures in the 80s. Then on Sunday high temperatures will reach the 80s and afternoon showers will be around. Showers will become more scattered across the area on Monday, and temperatures stay warm.  Click here to see the 7-day forecast.  

Hour-by-hour weather tracking is available for your location on the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates and unique weather insight from the whole team!

Permalink| Comments

Metro Airport in Baton Rouge bottomed out at 30 degrees on Monday morning. With records going back to 1893, the Capital City has only hit 30 degrees or lower 8 times on or after March 20. Those events happened in 1894, 1923, 1955, 1965 (twice), 1986, 2013 and 2023. Gradual warming is expected through the weekend, ending the early spring cool spell.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect another chilly night. Clear skies and light winds will contribute to low temperatures dropping into the upper 30s and low 40s. Areas well north and east of Baton Rouge could briefly touch freezing. While heavy outer layers will be necessary on Tuesday, morning, ample sunshine and winds taking on a southeasterly direction will promote quick warming. You will certainly shed some layers in the afternoon as highs crack the low 70s.

Up Next: Daily warming will be the story through Thursday. Mornings will progress from the mid 50s on Wednesday to low 60s on Thursday while highs will go from the low 80s on Wednesday to mid 80s on Thursday.

By Friday, a frontal system will push into the area with a round of showers and thunderstorms. At five days away, the details are still coming together but this system will need to be monitored for the chance of severe thunderstorms and/or heavy rain. As timing comes into focus, we will have impacts for the opening of SEC Baseball at Alex Box Stadium among other Friday activities. On the other side of the front, temperatures will trail off just a few degrees to slightly above seasonal averages.

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

--Josh

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go.

Permalink| Comments

Layer up! The freezing temperatures will quickly turn around.

THE FORECAST

Stream LIVE news here.

Today & Tonight: There is a freeze warning active until 10 a.m. this morning. With the wind, it feels like the 20s out there. Layer up! Temperatures will climb fast once the sun is up, and highs today will be near 60°. Tonight, temperatures will be chilly, near 40° but above freezing.

Up Next: Temperatures are going to rebound fast. High temperatures on Tuesday will reach the 70s and we will be back to nearly 80° by Wednesday afternoon. High temperatures will be in the 80s on Thursday and Friday afternoon too. Overnight lows will climb into the 50s & 60s. Humidity will climb a bit, but rain stays out of the forecast until Friday afternoon. The next cold front will bring in scattered showers on Friday afternoon and will clear overnight into Saturday morning. The weekend is looking warm and dry with mostly sunny skies. Click here to see the 7-day forecast.  

Hour-by-hour weather tracking is available for your location on the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates and unique weather insight from the whole team!

Permalink| Comments

Spring arrives on Monday, but the last night of winter temperatures say different...

A ***FREEZE WARNING*** has been issued by the National Weather Service through 10 AM on Monday morning as temperatures are expected to drop below 32 degrees for several hours overnight Sunday night into early Monday morning. This means that light freeze impacts are expected for much of the area as winds will be calm and skies will be clear. The record low for Baton Rouge on Monday morning is 27 degrees, and that is not expected to be broken; but several other records around the south will likely fall.

Tonight and Tomorrow: The final day of the three month winter season will go out with a bang as temperatures plummet to the lower 30s and upper 20s in the overnight hours. Light freeze impacts are expected to affect a large portion of southern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The freezing temps will last through the mid morning hours on Monday after which the quick return to warmth will begin. Spring officially arrives on Monday, and a warming trend will quickly take place as temperatures will warm to 70 degrees on Tuesday, 80 degrees on Wednesday and finally 85 on Thursday.  Most of the week appears to remain dry with rain finally entering the picture on Friday.

Up Next: Spring officially arrives on Monday, and a warming trend will quickly take place as temperatures will warm to 70 degrees on Tuesday, 80 degrees on Wednesday and finally 85 on Thursday.  Most of the week appears to remain dry with rain finally entering the picture on Friday.

 

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

--Keller

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go

Permalink| Comments

Today is the last day of winter as spring will arrive on Monday, but temperatures will not feel like spring...

A ***FREEZE WARNING*** has been issued by the National Weather Service through 10 AM on Monday morning as temperatures are expected to drop below 32 degrees for several hours overnight Sunday night into early Monday morning. This means that light freeze impacts are expected for much of the area as winds will be calm and skies will be clear. The record low for Baton Rouge on Monday morning is 27 degrees, and that is not expected to be broken; but several other records around the south will likely fall.

Today and Tonight: High temperatures on this final day of winter will be below average for this time of year as only the low 50s will be the maximum. A sunclouds mix will be the trend today as more clouds will roll in from the southwest this afternoon. Conditions will remain dry today as the moisture will be limited to produce any showers, and dry air at the surface will evaporate any precipitation before it hits the ground. The final day of the three month winter season will go out with a bang as temperatures plummet to the lower 30s and upper 20s in the overnight hours. Light freeze impacts are expected to affect a large portion of southern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The freezing temps will last through the mid morning hours on Monday after which the quick return to warmth will begin.

Up Next: Spring officially arrives on Monday, and a warming trend will quickly take place as temperatures will warm to 70 degrees on Tuesday, 80 degrees on Wednesday and finally 85 on Thursday.  Most of the week appears to remain dry with rain finally entering the picture on Friday.

 

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

--Keller

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go

Permalink| Comments

Don't pack away the winter gear just yet....

Tonight & Tomorrow: The great late March 2023 cool down has arrived and will keep temperatures below seasonal averages over the next few days. Cloudy skies will be in and out of the picture for the overnight hours, but the brief clearing along with calming winds will allow temperatures to fall into the middle to upper 30s. The rain has come to and end for the evening and conditions will begin to dry out overnight, but skies will remain mostly cloudy at least for much of the overnight hours except for a brief pre-dawn clearing. High temperatures for Sunday will stand around the upper 40s and lower 50s, then begin to significantly drop after sunset.

A ***FREEZE WARNING*** has been issued by the National Weather Service through 9 AM on Monday morning as temperatures are expected to drop below 32 degrees for several hours overnight Sunday night into early Monday morning. This means that light freeze impacts are expected for much of the area as winds will be calm and skies will be clear. The record low for Baton Rouge on Monday morning is 27 degrees, and that is not expected to be broken; but several other records around the south will likely fall.

Up Next: A warming trend will quickly take place as temperatures will warm to 70 dgrees on Tuesday, 80 degrees on Wednesday and finally 85 on Thursday.  Most of the week appears to remain dry with rain finally entering the picture on Friday.

 

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

--Keller

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go

Permalink| Comments

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 will be cloudy and chilly. With air temperatures in the low to mid 40s, blustery north winds of 10-15mph will cause feels-like temperatures or wind chills to be in the 30s through about midday. In addition to heavier outer layers, you will probably want cover for hands and ears as well. A bit of sunshine could peek through the clouds at times. Additionally, a couple of sprinkles will be possible, mainly from late morning through the evening. You can get ongoing updates and hour by hour weather on the WBRZ WX App.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds may try to break up a little bit overnight as north winds of 10-15mph continue to knock down temperatures. Lows will be in the low 40s but it will feel like it is in the mid 30s. Thicker cloud cover is expected to persist through most of Saturday. Blustery conditions, north winds of 10-15mph will cause wind chills in the 30s and 40s early. Highs will just sneak into the low 50s. There is a small chance for a sprinkle or light shower in the afternoon and evening as a weak cold front pushes through the area.  

Up Next: With a secondary cold front through and clearing skies, Sunday morning will start off even colder with lows in the upper 30s. Sunshine will guide afternoon highs back to the mid 50s. With an even calmer and clearer night ahead, there is an increasing chance for a freeze, especially north of I-10 into Monday morning. It will be close enough that you should make plans to protect sensitive plants since the growing season has started.  Gradual warming is expected through next week with minimal rain chances.

 

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

--Josh

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go.

Permalink| Comments

Storms are already moving in and cold air will be right behind it. Keep your WBRZ WX App close by.

Stream LIVE news here.

Today & Tonight: Plan for a stormy and slow commute into work and school this morning. Along the leading edge of a squall line, some gusty wind and downpours will be possible. Low lying, typical trouble spots may hold water. Moderate rain will linger for several hours, possibly into the late afternoon before showers end. 1-3 inches of rain is expected with an isolated higher amount possible. Behind this front, much cooler air will move in. Temperatures will be falling into the 50s by noon, dress for the 40s & 50s today! Overnight temperatures will be in the 40s.

Up Next: Both weekend days will be chilly with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s. Saturday will have cloudy skies and a few sprinkles will be possible as a secondary cold front drifts into the area late. This front will pass on Sunday morning, reinforcing the cool air for the second half of the weekend, but finally swiping away a lot of the cloud cover. With clear skies, and lighter winds, the coldest temperatures of the extended forecast are expected Sunday night with low temperatures in the mid 30s on Monday morning. Areas north and east of Baton Rouge may see frost. Gradual warming is expected through next week with minimal rain chances. We will see the 80s again by the end of the week.

Wearin’ of the Green: Saturday morning will be cloudy and chilly. With air temperatures in the low to mid 40s, blustery north winds of 10-15mph will cause feels-like temperatures or wind chills to be in the 30s through about midday. In addition to heavier outer layers, you will probably want cover for hands and ears as well. A bit of sunshine could peek through the clouds at times. Additionally, a couple of sprinkles will be possible, mainly from late morning through the evening. You can get ongoing updates and hour by hour weather on the WBRZ WX App.

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Reminder: With the threat for impactful weather— Thunderstorms and Cold Temperatures—please have access to alerts through Saturday. You can download or activate the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device or turn on a NOAA Weather Radio for bulletins such as watches and urgent warnings. Of course, WBRZ, WBRZ+ and the Cable Weather Channel will have updates as active weather dictates.

Permalink| Comments

Friday will start warm and muggy and will end cold and windy with some rain in between. Check out the timeline below.  

THE FORECAST

Stream LIVE news here.

Today & Tonight: Good morning! Today will trend a bit warmer than yesterday with high temperatures near 80 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Tonight, will be muggy with temperatures in the 60s and the rain starts up early tomorrow morning.

Up Next: On Friday, our next cold front will approach from the northwest. This one is expected to be a significant rainmaker. Rain will start up early, before sunrise and rain will become widespread by 7a.m. There will be rain on and off through the morning and we will dry up in time for the evening commute on Friday. Preliminary rainfall totals are expected to be 1-3 inches with isolated higher amounts. It is possible that the typical problem spots hold water on Friday. Keep an eye out for the low spots. As the front passes, cooler air and windy conditions will move in on the other side. Temperatures will be falling FAST. High temperatures for Friday will be reached before 9a.m. and that means the afternoon will be colder than the morning. Dress for the 50s on Friday.

The weekend will be dry, but you may need to break out the winter gear. Saturday morning will have windchills in the 30s and high temperatures will be capped in the low 50s. Stubborn clouds may drop some drizzle in the evening hours on Saturday. Rainfall will be so light that it will not be measurable if you see it at all. It will be chilly on Sunday as well with highs again maxing out in the low 50s. There won’t be much of a warmup until mid-next week. Monday temperatures will be in the upper 50s with mostly cloudy skies and a stray shower possible. Tuesday and Wednesday are trending warmer as temperatures get closer to 70°. A few showers will continue to be possible, but we are not tracking any total washouts next week. Click here to see the 7-day forecast.  

Reminder: With the threat for impactful weather— Thunderstorms and Cold Temperatures—please have access to alerts through Saturday. You can download or activate the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device or turn on a NOAA Weather Radio for bulletins such as watches and urgent warnings. Of course, WBRZ, WBRZ+ and the Cable Weather Channel will have updates as active weather dictates.

Permalink| Comments

A cold front will move into the area on Friday causing a wet and stormy morning drive. Much lower temperatures will blow in behind the boundary for the weekend.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will stay mainly clear overnight. With winds shifting to the southeast at 5mph, it will not be quite as cold as previous nights with low temperatures in the upper 40s. Another quick warmup is anticipated on Thursday. The high temperatures will top out in the upper 70s and it will be a bit more breezy with southeast winds of 10-15mph. Expect more sun early in the day with more clouds appearing late.  

Up Next: A cold front will bring organized rain and thunderstorms to the region on Friday. Plan for a wet and potentially slow commute into work and school in the morning. Along the leading edge of a squall line, some gusty wind and downpours will be possible. Low lying, typical trouble spots could briefly hold water. Moderate rain will linger for several hours, possibly into the late afternoon before showers end. 1-2 inches of rain is expected with an isolated higher amount possible. Behind this front, much cooler air will spill into the region. Early temperatures in the 70s on Friday will fall into the 50s by nightfall. Both weekend days will be chilly with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s. There will be more clouds than sun on Saturday and vice versa on Sunday.

Wearin’ of the Green: Saturday morning will be dry, but cloudy and chilly. With air temperatures in the low to mid 40s, blustery north winds of 10-15mph will cause feels-like temperatures, or wind chills, to be in the 30s through about midday. In addition to heavier outer layers, you will probably want cover for hands and ears as well. A bit of sunshine could peek through the clouds at times. Going to the parade? You can get ongoing updates and hour by hour weather on the WBRZ WX App.

 

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

--Josh

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go.

Permalink| Comments

Keep an eye on Friday. Heavy downpours will be moving in ahead of some cold air.

THE FORECAST

Stream LIVE news here.

Today & Tonight: Good morning! After starting off in the 40s this morning, we will warm up to near 70° this afternoon with sunny skies. No sneaky showers today. Temperatures tonight will be near 50°.

Up Next: Temperatures will be near 80° on Thursday afternoon. Overnight temperatures will be a bit warmer too, in the 60s on Thursday night. On Friday, our next cold front will approach from the northwest. This one is expected to be a significant rainmaker. Rain will start up early, before sunrise and rain will become widespread by 7 a.m. There will be rain on and off through the morning and we will dry up in time for the evening commute on Friday. Preliminary rainfall totals are expected to be 1-3 inches with isolated higher amounts. It is possible that the typical problem spots hold water on Friday. Keep an eye out for the low spots. As the front passes, cooler air and windy conditions will move in on the other side. The weekend will be dry, but you may need to break out the winter gear. Saturday morning will have windchills in the 30s and high temperatures will be capped in the low 50s. It will be chilly on Sunday as well with highs again maxing out in the low 50s. The next rainmaker will start up again on Monday. Click here to see the 7-day forecast.  

Reminder: With the threat for impactful weather—thunderstorms—please have access to alerts through Friday. You can download or activate the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device or turn on a NOAA Weather Radio for bulletins such as watches and urgent warnings. Of course, WBRZ, WBRZ+ and the Cable Weather Channel will have updates as active weather dictates.

Permalink| Comments

After another chilly night, a brief warm up is expected for the middle of the week. A cold front will arrive on Friday with rain and thunderstorms followed by even cooler temperatures for the weekend.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Any lingering, light showers will fall apart during the evening hours and the ground will be dry by Wednesday morning. Clouds are expected to thin out as well and with light, northeast winds of 5-10mph, low temperatures will drop into the low 40s. On Wednesday, more sun will promote faster warming than previous days with highs reaching the low 70s during the afternoon. You may want layers that are easier to peel off from morning to afternoon.   

Up Next: South winds will quickly return seasonably mild air and moisture to the area and so Thursday will move from the 50s to 70s with increasing clouds. A cold front will bring organized rain and thunderstorms to the region on Friday.

At this time, you should prepare for a wet commute into work and school on Friday morning. This activity has been trending faster and is expected to be ending closer to the Friday evening drive. 1-2 inches of rain is expected with isolated higher amounts possible. Behind this front, much cooler air will return for the upcoming weekend. Layers will be needed for outdoor events like the Wearin’ of the Green parade with lows in the low 40s and highs in the upper 50s.  

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

--Josh

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go.

Permalink| Comments

Some areas are dipping into the 30s this morning.

THE FORECAST

Stream LIVE news here.

Today & Tonight: It’s another chilly start today. Temperatures will only climb into the low 60s this afternoon with mostly sunny skies and a cool breeze. Late tonight, we could see some overnight showers. The rain will not be widespread, but you could wake up to a few puddles outside tomorrow morning. Temperatures will be near 40° overnight.

Up Next: Wednesday and Thursday will bring a little bit of a warmup. Temperatures will be near 70° on Wednesday and near 80° on Thursday afternoon. Overnight temperatures will be a bit warmer too, in the 50s Wednesday night and 60s on Thursday night. On Friday, our next cold front will approach from the northwest. This one is expected to be a significant rainmaker. Rain will start up early and clear later in the evening. Preliminary rainfall totals are expected to be 1-3 inches with isolated higher amounts. As the front passes, cooler air will move in on the other side. High temperatures over the weekend will be near 60° and overnight lows will be back down in the 40s. The weekend will be dry. The next rainmaker will startup again on Monday. Click here to see the 7-day forecast.  

Hour-by-hour weather tracking is available for your location on the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates and unique weather insight from the whole team!

Permalink| Comments

Chilly temperatures will stick around through midweek. In fact, after a brief warm up, a cold front on Friday will keep below average temperatures in the forecast through the weekend.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies are expected overnight. It will feel brisk with northeast winds of 10-15mph. If not for those winds keeping the atmosphere mixed up a little bit, low temperatures would be able to drop further than the low 40s that are expected. You will certainly want a jacket on Tuesday morning. Plenty of sunshine will be around early, working against those crisp northeast breezes to push high temperatures into the low 60s. Expect clouds to increase late in the day. A stray shower will be possible, manly after dark and especially north of I-12.

Up Next: Keep the light jacket around for Wednesday as low temperatures make it into the low 40s. More sun and faster warming are expected with highs reaching the 70s during the afternoon. South winds will quickly return seasonably mild air and moisture to the area and so Thursday will move from the 50s to 70s with increasing clouds. A cold front will bring organized rain and thunderstorms to the region on Friday. This activity has been trending faster and is expected to end Friday night. Much cooler air will return for the upcoming weekend. Layers will be needed for outdoor events like the Wearin’ of the Green parade.

Get the latest 7-day forecast and real time weather updates HERE.

Watch live news HERE.

--Josh

The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Your weather updates can be found on News 2, wbrz.com, and the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go.

Permalink| Comments

It's a chilly start to the week!

THE FORECAST

Stream LIVE news here.

Today & Tonight: Good morning and heads up! Its chilly out there! Temperatures will warm into the mid-60s today about 20 degrees cooler than we were yesterday afternoon. Skies will be partly cloudy, and there is no rain in the forecast today. Tonight, it gets even cooler. Temperatures will drop into the low 40s. You may be able to give your ac unit a break tonight.

Up Next: Tuesday will be a near repeat with temperatures in the mid-60s in the afternoon and 40s overnight. There may be a sneaky shower on the map late Tuesday after the sun goes down. Wednesday and Thursday will bring a little bit of a warmup with temperatures in the 70s in the afternoon. Overnight temperatures will be a bit warmer too, in the 50s Wednesday night and 60s on Thursday night. On Friday, our next cold front will approach from the northwest. This one is expected to be a significant rainmaker. Rain will start up midday and clear later in the evening. Preliminary rainfall totals are expected to be 1-3 inches with isolated higher amounts. As the front passes, cooler air will move in on the other side. High temperatures over the weekend will be near 60 degrees and overnight lows will be back down in the 40s. The weekend will be dry. Click here to see the 7-day forecast.  

Hour-by-hour weather tracking is available for your location on the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates and unique weather insight from the whole team!

Permalink| Comments

A few more showers possible then temperatures will take a dip overnight.

THE FORECAST

Stream LIVE news here.

Tonight & Tomorrow: W Showers and storms stayed mostly to the north and east of the Capital Area but the rain is not done just yet. A few showers could continue into the evening hours but most will stay dry. Overnight tonight is when the big cool down starts. You will be waking up Monday morning chilly with temperatures in the mid-40s. Winds will stay breezy out of the north, and daytime highs will be nearly 20° cooler than today.There will still be some clouds around the area but no rain is expected.

Up Next: Tuesday the cooler and drier pattern is set to repeat. Temperatures waking up will dip into the low-40s and skies will be mostly sunny. There will be plenty of sunshine and dry time, but the northerly breeze will continue to keep us cool into the middle of the workweek. By Wednesday and Thursday temperatures rise into the 70s, and rain will be moving back in for your St. Patty's Day on Friday. The rain will be in and out of the forecast on Friday leaving us with cooler and drier weather for you next upcoming weekend. Click here to see the 7-day forecast.

The Storm Station has you covered with hour-by-hour weather tracking is available for your location on the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates and unique weather insight from the whole team!

Permalink| Comments

Watching for showers and storms today.

THE FORECAST

Stream LIVE news here.

Today & Tonight: We are starting off the morning with mostly cloudy skies and warm temperatures in the low-70s. The cold front is quickly approaching the Capital Area. The northeastern portion of the viewing area is in a level 2/5 slight risk for seeing severe weather, with the main threats being gusty winds, heavy rain, and hail. The rest of the area is at a level 1/5 marginal risk for seeing severe weather. The system is moving from the northwest toward the southeast. Pointe Coupee and Wilkinson will see showers first and Assumption and St. James will be the last to get showers today. Areas that stay dry longer have a shot at daytime highs reaching the 80s again today. The front will be out of the area by the evening hours and temperatures will dip down into the low-50s overnight.

Up Next: Starting your workweek, we will be nice and dry and just a little bit cooler. A few showers could linger into the overnight hours. Northerly winds set into the forecast as the sun is rising Monday morning and we will start to see some cooler weather back in the forecast. You will wake up to the 50s for the start of the week. Daytime highs on Monday and Tuesday will stay cool in the mid-60s. There will be plenty of sunshine and dry time, but the northerly breeze will continue to keep us cool. By Wednesday and Thursday temperatures rise into the 70s, and rain will be moving back in for your St. Patty's Day on Friday. Click here to see the 7-day forecast.

The Storm Station has you covered with hour-by-hour weather tracking is available for your location on the WBRZ WX App on your Apple or Android device. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates and unique weather insight from the whole team!

Permalink| Comments