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• Wednesday PM Forecast: Conquering the cold, warmup arrives just in time for spring Play Video

  March 18, 2026 4:17 PM

  A warming trend is officially underway. With zero rain in the forecast, it's all systems geaux for car washes, gardening, or a trip to the ballpark this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Plants are no longer in danger from a frost or freeze. Still take a jacket in the morning,... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: One more morning in the 30s before a big warmup Play Video

  March 17, 2026 6:37 AM

  Bundle up! We’re facing back-to-back mornings in the 30s today and Wednesday, which is cold enough to hurt any sensitive plants you've already put in the ground. The good news? We’ll start a steady climb back into warmer territory as we head toward the weekend. St. Patrick’s Day &... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Protect tender plants, FREEZE WARNING in place Tuesday morning Play Video

  March 16, 2026 4:45 PM

  A FREEZE WARNING has been issued for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday. With spring already starting to show... more »

• ALL CLEAR from severe weather; big-time cooldown underway Play Video

  March 15, 2026 7:27 PM

  The Tornado Watch was cancelled a few hours early for all parishes/counties in the Storm Station coverage area. There is no longer any threat of severe weather locally. As overnight storms continue pulling away, a brisk northwest wind has already started ushering in a significant cooldown for the Gulf... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Freeze Warning tonight, fire danger easing in coming days Play Video

  February 23, 2026 3:24 PM

  The coldest night of the week is just ahead with freezing temperatures in the forecast. A fast warmup will follow, just ahead of another cool front that arrives later in the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and calm winds will set up a cold night across the Capital... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Cold nights ahead, fire weather danger continues Play Video

  February 22, 2026 7:19 PM

  The new workweek will bring a continuation of the fire weather danger along with the threat of freezing temperatures. Both impacts will be short-lived, however. Tonight: Clear skies and a northerly breeze will send overnight lows into the mid-30s across the Baton Rouge Metro, with a few spots near... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Two kinds of outfits required over the next week Play Video

  February 18, 2026 6:50 PM

  Spring-like warmth is sticking around a bit longer. A few showers may pop up as a cold front approaches, but once it moves through, it will usher in another noticeable blast of colder air. Tonight & Tomorrow: As has been the case lately, low clouds will reestablish themselves overnight.... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Post-Mardi Gras warmup, weekend temperature turnaround Play Video

  February 17, 2026 5:23 PM

  Short-sleeve weather dominates the Storm Station forecast after Mardi Gras. The spring-like warmth will persist through the week, but a cold front this weekend will send temperatures plunging next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Cloud cover was awfully stubborn on Tuesday, which means many of them will likely carry over... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Let the sunshine roll into the weekend Play Video

  February 4, 2026 5:52 PM

  The chilliest air of the next week will settle into the Capital Area over the next 24 hours. After that, the weather will only improve and be cooperative for a busy weekend of outdoor events. Tonight & Tomorrow: Now behind a cold front, temperatures will tumble moving into Thursday... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Cold in the rearview, rain up next Play Video

  February 2, 2026 3:25 PM

  The frigid temperatures are now in the past. The future features a warmup, leading right into the next chance of rain. Tonight & Tomorrow: There is no need to worry about pipes going forward. Hard freezes are done, and even light ones won’t be an issue starting Tuesday morning.... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: another hard freeze, then a bit warmer Play Video

  February 1, 2026 10:10 AM

  The grips of the latest cold blast will hold strong for another day or so. A warming trend will give way to showers ahead of the next cold front around the middle of the week. Sunday: cold, not as windy Monday and Tuesday: warming up, showers eventually ... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Widespread hard freeze incoming, thaw coming soon Play Video

  January 31, 2026 5:50 PM

  The coldest point of this Arctic blast is here. Continue protecting people, pets, plants, and pipes for the time being. A thaw arrives in the Capital Area early next week. An EXTREME COLD WARNING remains in effect through 10 a.m. Sunday across all of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi.... more »

• Humane Society says it received more than 100 complaints about abandoned pets during freeze

  January 27, 2026 4:24 PM

  ALBANY — The Humane Society of Louisiana says it received more than 100 complaints about animals being left outside during the recent cold weather, including a black-and-white standard poodle left outside a supermarket in Albany. The animal welfare group said it appeared the dog had been abandoned outside P&J's... more »

• Protecting your plants from frigid temperatures Play Video

  January 25, 2026 6:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With freezing temperatures hitting the capital area, gardeners across the Baton Rouge area spent the weekend preparing their plants. Experts at Louisiana Nursery said a little preparation can make a big difference when temperatures drop. Louisiana Nursery laborer, Kaleb Sydnor, said plants that are beginning to... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Returning showers by midweek, another round by weekend Play Video

  January 19, 2026 5:34 PM

  Tuesday will begin cold but end seasonably cool, with the entire day staying free of major impacts. That will change by midweek with the return of showers. Another surge in rain chances arrives closer to the weekend, and wintry weather isn't totally off the table with that round. Tonight... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Warmup after early-week freeze kicks off with showers Play Video

  January 18, 2026 6:51 PM

  Cold air will make itself feel at home over the next couple of days. Temperatures will moderate by midweek, but that will come with another round of rain. Tonight & Tomorrow: Cold air will stick around on Sunday night. Clear skies and calm winds will allow temperatures to fall... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Cold front to reinforce cooler weather, bring a few showers Play Video

  January 13, 2026 4:41 PM

  Freezing temperatures will be put on hold as passing disturbances bring the chance for a few showers through Wednesday. That break won’t last long, as another round of cold air will move in to wrap up the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies will take over by evening... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: 2025 ends with a chill, temperature rebound into 2026 Play Video

  December 30, 2025 5:33 PM

  2025 will wrap up on a chilly note, with both highs and lows staying below average. A warmup is expected after the New Year, along with a front arriving late in the week that could bring some rain. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and calm winds will set up... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Winter returns to end 2025 with subfreezing mornings Play Video

  December 29, 2025 6:34 PM

  2025 will end on a chilly note, with subfreezing temperatures likely during the final mornings of the year. Heavy coats will be needed, pets should have adequate shelter, and plants will need protection. While pipes should generally be okay, it’s still a good idea to take precautions ahead of Wednesday... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Near-record warmth and fog this weekend, winter returns next week Play Video

  December 26, 2025 6:39 PM

  Areas of dense fog may linger into the weekend alongside highs in the low 80s and near-record warmth. That's before a sharp turn toward winter early next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies during the evening with eventually give way to a cloudier appearance overnight. Another Dense Fog... more »

• Christmas Forecast: Fog and warmth persist beyond Christmas, until our next cold front Play Video

  December 25, 2025 10:40 AM

  The persistent cycle of fog and warmth will continue beyond Christmas, but change is on the horizon. The final days of 2025 will feel much more like winter. Today, Tonight, & Tomorrow: Dense morning fog will lift from the ground up by late Christmas morning, allowing sunshine to return... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: A foggy and warm Christmas, big cooldown to close out 2025 Play Video

  December 24, 2025 6:39 PM

  A Dense Fog Advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday across all of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. While most won’t see fog moving in by 7 p.m., it could form sooner in areas where smoke is present from bonfires or smoldering fires. When... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Widespread dense fog likely on Christmas Eve and Day Play Video

  December 23, 2025 5:38 PM

  A Dense Fog Advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday across all of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Commuters and last-minute travelers should consider allowing extra time to drive to their destinations during this timeframe. When driving in fog, slow down, use low-beam headlights,... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: One more freezing night followed by a big temperature turnaround Play Video

  December 15, 2025 5:34 PM

  While still getting below freezing in most neighborhoods early Tuesday, a slight warming trend will begin. Further temperature improvements will become more dramatic throughout the rest of the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect another cold night ahead, but it will not be anything like Monday morning’s deep freeze. Lows... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Extended freeze tonight with hard freeze possible Play Video

  December 14, 2025 7:18 PM

  A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY will be in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday through 9 a.m. Monday for the entire region. This means that temperatures or wind chills will drop low to pose a risk of hypothermia if proper precautions aren’t taken. Morning lows will fall into the mid-20s for much... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Nuisance showers sticking around into the weekend Play Video

  December 5, 2025 5:49 PM

  Nuisance showers will linger through the weekend, so keep rain in mind when making plans. Stay a step ahead with the Storm Station Mobile App, featuring live radar and constantly updated hour-by-hour forecasts — click HERE to download. ... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Many below freezing this morning, warming trend rest of week Play Video

  November 11, 2025 6:36 AM

  A FREEZE WARNING is in effect for the entire Capital Area until 9 AM this morning. Below freezing temperatures are already occurring for many! Today & Tonight: It is a bone chilling morning across southeast Louisiana, with many below freezing. Some locations north and east of Baton Rouge are... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Freeze Watch posted as the coldest air yet edges closer Play Video

  November 9, 2025 5:44 PM

  Use remaining time to prepare for the upcoming cold — most will see lows in the 30s starting Monday morning. Take precautions to protect plants, as frost and freeze conditions appear increasingly likely. Ensure pets will have access to warmth and dig out the winter coats. Also, disconnect garden hoses,... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Winter chill about to move in, freezing temps likely next week Play Video

  November 8, 2025 6:20 PM

  A powerful cold front is closing in and is about to deliver a winter chill. Use any remaining time this weekend to protect plants, pets, and even pipes before it sets in. Tonight & Tomorrow: A strong cold front will sweep through the region early Sunday. Ahead of it,... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Warm and muggy today, major cold front arrives Sunday morning Play Video

  November 8, 2025 9:38 AM

  This is the last day of warm and muggy conditions before temperatures tumble. A major cold front moving through early on Sunday will deliver the first freeze of the season for many next week. Today & Tonight: After some morning fog, expect a mix of sun and clouds, with... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: One more warm day, staring down near-freezing temps next week Play Video

  November 7, 2025 5:40 PM

  The stretch of warm, muggy weather is almost over. An Arctic cold front is closing in and could bring the season’s first freeze to many areas next week. Use the weekend to make any final preparations. Tonight & Tomorrow: Though the night will begin on a mostly clear note,... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Get ready for a big chill on the bayou Play Video

  November 7, 2025 6:38 AM

  We are on the lift hill of temperatures as they are on rise! Highs and lows will be much above average the next few days. We hit the drop Sunday, with temperatures rapidly falling. Near freezing conditions are expected early next week. Through Saturday: Lows this morning are much... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: near freezing temperatures expected early next week Play Video

  November 6, 2025 5:05 PM

  Get ready for the most dramatic temperature swing we've seen this season. Warm and slightly muggy conditions will continue through Saturday before an Arctic cold front delivers a big chill just in time for the start of the next work week. Through Saturday: warm with morning fog Friday:... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: tracking a strong cold front, major temperature change Play Video

  November 5, 2025 4:38 PM

  The short term will feature morning fog, warmer temperatures, and even the possibility of some passing showers. However, the coldest air so far this season is expected after the next cold front. Through Saturday: warming with morning fog Friday: spotty shower or thunderstorm Sunday: breezy with a... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Temperatures steadily rise until significant front passage Play Video

  November 5, 2025 6:52 AM

  Temperatures will steadily rise until highs are in the 80s, with lows in the 60s by the end of the week. A significant front passing on Sunday could deliver the first freeze of the season. Today & Tonight: After some fog and chilly temperatures in the morning, expect lots... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: warming trend halted by Sunday, coldest air so far this season in sight Play Video

  November 4, 2025 4:20 PM

  A warming trend will continue through the remainder of this week with high temperatures eclipsing the 80s on several afternoons. Some morning fog will be possible amidst the warmup ahead of the next chance for rain and a strong cold front. Through Saturday: warming with morning fog Friday:... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Humidity climbing ahead of 90 degree days Play Video

  May 14, 2025 5:26 AM

  The typical Louisiana early-summertime feel is back! Expect very warm, humid, and dry conditions to dominate for the next week. Today & Tonight: Warm and breezy describes your Wednesday. A southerly wind ushers in humid air from the Gulf today as temperatures continue to climb. Highs will flirt with... more »

• LSU announces hiring freeze multiple paragraphs into staff email detailing promotion of student success Play Video

  March 28, 2025 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Multiple paragraphs into an email about research and student performance, LSU President William Tate announced Friday that the university is initiating a hiring freeze. According to the email sent to LSU faculty and staff, there will be a "targeted hiring freeze" and a restructuring of the... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Wind Alerts remain, Short-lived cool down arrives Play Video

  March 5, 2025 6:36 AM

  Tuesday's storm system has moved off to the east, but the windy conditions remain today. A Wind Advisory is in place until 6 pm tonight to account for the gusty conditions. Those in high-profile vehicles should continue to use extra caution. Today & Tonight: Clear skies on Wednesday... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: several more hours below freezing with upper teens wind chills Play Video

  February 20, 2025 4:25 PM

  Another Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect from 9 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday for the entire Capital Area. Although winds will lessen overnight, a northeasterly wind at 5-10 mph will be enough to drop wind chills into the upper teens by sunrise on Friday. Wear several layers... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Bitterly cold conditions to end workweek Play Video

  February 20, 2025 4:36 AM

  Dangerously cold conditions are back in southern Louisiana to end the workweek. A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday and again from 9pm this evening to 10 am Friday for the entire area. Northerly winds at 10-15 mph with overnight lows in the 20s will... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Arctic chill settling in, a hard freeze potential for some Play Video

  February 19, 2025 3:22 PM

  Another Arctic chill is settling in. A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday for the entire area. Northerly winds at 10-15 mph with overnight lows in the 20s will result in wind chills dipping into the teens. Frostbite and hypothermia will... more »

• Another hard freeze is coming. Are your plants ready? Play Video

  February 19, 2025 6:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Another hard freeze is coming to the capital region, and it's always important to remember the four Ps: people, pets, plants and pipes. Wednesday morning on 2une In, Abigail Whitam went to Burden Gardens where she explained what types of plants need to come inside and... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Many extra layers needed as Arctic chill arrives Play Video

  February 19, 2025 4:28 AM

  Rain exits early Wednesday and will quickly be replaced by colder air. A steady northerly breeze over the next 48 hours will add an additional chill to the already frigid conditions! Today & Tonight: Clouds will remain behind Tuesday night's rain on Wednesday. Along with the clouds, a northerly... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: rainy night followed by sharply colder temperatures Play Video

  February 18, 2025 4:11 PM

  After a soaking rain Tuesday night, another Arctic air mass takes over. The Capital Area will be facing low wind chills and hard freeze conditions in some areas on Thursday and Friday morning. Tonight and Tomorrow: Showers will become more numerous through the evening, with widespread rain closer to... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: rainmaker followed by big chill Play Video

  February 17, 2025 5:04 PM

  There are two weather impacts to monitor this week. First, a storm system is expected to bring an inch or two of rain and possibly even some hail on Tuesday night. Second, a big temperature drop will follow that system with low wind chills hard freeze conditions for some areas... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Winter chill returns this week, Next rain arrives late Tuesday Play Video

  February 17, 2025 4:19 AM

  Extra layers will be needed all week long as the winter chill returns to south Louisiana. Our next rainmaker arrives Tuesday night and will deliver an even colder punch of air for the second half of the workweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies on Monday will warm chilly lows... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Winter is not done yet; more rain on the way Play Video

  February 16, 2025 7:24 PM

  Clear and cool conditions will prevail on Monday. However, even colder temperatures will arrive behind the region's next round of rain. Tonight & Tomorrow: A strong push of cooler and drier air has made its presence known. By Monday morning, some areas could experience a light freeze. This would... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Cooler end to week ahead of weekend storms Play Video

  February 13, 2025 4:59 AM

  Chilly mornings and mild afternoons take over to end the workweek. Those with Valentine's Day plans or heading out to Alex Box Stadium for Opening Day may dodge a spotty shower or two, but the next major rainmaker will arrive Saturday night. Today & Tonight: Behind a cold front... more »

• Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion Play Video

  January 29, 2025 1:27 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Monday evening order from the White House... more »

• Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans Play Video

  January 28, 2025 5:09 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives. The Trump administration plan plunged the U.S. government into panic and confusion and set the stage for... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: One more night below freezing before significant warm up Play Video

  January 24, 2025 4:45 AM

  After a very cold and snowy week in southern Louisiana, temperatures will continue to warm this weekend, and eventually melt all remaining snow/slush/ice. One more night below freezing is expected before temperatures rise. Today & Tonight: A deck of clouds rolled in early Friday morning and limited cooling around... more »

• Trash collection to resume in Baton Rouge metro area, surrounding parishes on Friday following freeze Play Video

  January 23, 2025 5:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Trash collection in the capital region will resume on Friday for those whose garbage service is provided by WM, the company said following Tuesday's record snowfall and freezing temperatures. Customers will be serviced on the next regularly scheduled collection day in the Baton Rouge Metro area... more »

• UPDATE: Snow will end this afternoon, but impacts remain Play Video

  January 17, 2025 4:48 PM

  UPDATE - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: After a brief lull in Baton Rouge, another round of light to moderate snow is pushing into the Metro Area. The Storm Station has received many 4-7" snow reports thus far. Additional accumulations on the order of a couple inches are still possible. However, the... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Arctic Blast arrives this weekend, wintry mischief possible next week Play Video

  January 16, 2025 6:26 PM

  After a brief temperature spike into Saturday, another Arctic chill will settle into the Capital Area. This one will be colder than the last, and could bring a bout of wintry mischief. Tonight & Tomorrow: After a period with high clouds during the evening, skies will clear out overnight.... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Typical Mid-January conditions ahead of weekend cold front Play Video

  January 14, 2025 4:49 AM

  Typical mid-January conditions will prevail this week with chilly mornings and cool afternoons. This weekend, a cold front will motivate showers and thunderstorms ahead of another major cool down. Today & Tonight: Mainly clear skies overnight allowed temperatures to fall in into the middle and low 30s across the... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: A soggy night ahead; next impact brings storms, Arctic chill Play Video

  January 12, 2025 7:06 PM

  After a soggy Sunday night, rain won't be much of an issue on Monday. The next weather impact won't arrive until later in the week. Another round of showers and storms will arrive by Saturday, with another big cooldown trailing behind. Tonight & Tomorrow: Patches of drizzle will turn... more »

• Tips to keep warm as temperatures dip to freezing, below Play Video

  January 7, 2025 11:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - With the big chill on the bayou's arrival, staying warm is on everyone's mind. There are multiple ways to ensure you keep not only yourself warm, but do it safely. It's important to seal your windows and doors, insulate pipes, check carbon monoxide detectors and... more »

• Home off Florida Boulevard ruled total loss after fire Play Video

  January 7, 2025 7:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A home was ruled to be a total loss after a fire early Tuesday morning. The East Side Fire Department said crews, including Baton Rouge and Central firefighters, arrived to the home on Ponderosa Drive to find a working fire around 4:26 a.m. The flames were... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Arctic blast has arrived, Many mornings below freezing this week Play Video

  January 6, 2025 4:49 AM

  Behind a cold front Sunday night, a frigid blast of air quickly took over southeast Louisiana. Most mornings this week will drop below or near freezing with wind chills in the teens for some. Extra layers will be needed in the mornings and afternoons! Today & Tonight: A significant... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Cold front pushing stormy weather out, Arctic chill in Play Video

  January 5, 2025 11:39 AM

  A cold front has finally swept through the Capital Area, ending the severe weather threat and pushing the rain out. But the passage of this front has also opened up the freezer door. The coldest air of the season so far is now upon us. Rest of Tonight: Rain... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Storms arriving this weekend, Arctic blast trails behind Play Video

  January 2, 2025 5:23 PM

  There are no significant weather concerns through the first half of our weekend. Things become more active by Sunday, however. The next weather impact brings both thunderstorms as it approaches and an Arctic blast as it departs. Tonight & Tomorrow: Cloud cover will increase on Thursday night in response... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Cold front setting the stage for a cooler start to 2025 Play Video

  December 30, 2024 6:25 PM

  A cold front passage early on New Year's Eve will set the stage for a cooler start to 2025. While seasonably cool for the first week of January, there are some early signs for a big winter chill by the second week. Tonight & New Year's Eve: A cold... more »