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• Monday PM Forecast: Looking ahead to possibility of showers on Christmas Day Play Video

  December 23, 2024 5:54 PM

  The warmup has begun, and will only continue into Christmas Eve. Added warmth and improving moisture content will set the stage for showers to arrive on Christmas Day. Rain will become a consideration for outdoor plans on and after the holiday. Tonight & Christmas Eve: After several frosty starts... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Shifting to warmer weather, showers a possibility on Christmas Play Video

  December 22, 2024 6:07 PM

  With only one more cold night to go, the weather will soon transition to a much warmer pattern. The warmth will be felt by Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Rain will also become an important consideration for outdoor plans around the holiday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Although many neighborhoods have... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Steadily warming up, eyeing a rain chance around Christmas Play Video

  December 21, 2024 9:56 PM

  For the first time this cool season, Baton Rouge Metro Airport reached the freezing mark. That ties for the fifth latest freeze on record since 1930. With that now in the rearview mirror, temperatures will gradually climb in the coming days. The warm pattern, which includes a chance of showers,... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Frost likely early Sunday, return of warmth by Christmas Play Video

  December 21, 2024 11:53 AM

  The ingredients will be in place for a frosty Sunday morning across the Capital Area. Some areas will even dip below freezing. But into next week, the weather will reverse course. These changes will be felt by Christmas Day. Tonight & Tomorrow: With clear skies and winds slackening, the... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Cooler today, with a greater likelihood of frost tonight Play Video

  December 21, 2024 12:06 AM

  Temperatures will be noticeably cooler on Saturday behind a reinforcing shot of cold air. That will also be felt early Sunday as many face freezing temperatures and widespread frost. But into next week, the weather will reverse course - just in time for Christmas. Today & Tonight: After a... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: A weekend chill, defrosting closer to Christmas Play Video

  December 20, 2024 5:31 PM

  A second cold front passage will send temperatures falling through the final weekend ahead of Christmas. Many will be facing frost and freeze conditions again. The weekend chill will be followed up by a warming trend - just in time for Santa's arrival. Tonight & Tomorrow: With another cold... more »

• Attorneys general from 18 states join fray over Louisiana's Ten Commandments law Play Video

  December 18, 2024 5:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Attorneys general from 18 states said Wednesday they had filed documents with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals expressing support for a Louisiana law that requires public schools to post a version of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman made... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Continued warmth, morning fog potential, and an eventual cooldown Play Video

  December 15, 2024 5:31 PM

  The Storm Station expects a continuation of the warm pattern through midweek. Morning fog might also be an issue for some commutes. But eventually the pattern begins to shift as a cold front slides through the region. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies across the region... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Temperatures and clouds to increase this weekend Play Video

  December 13, 2024 5:26 AM

  After a cool end to the workweek you will once again be ditching those jackets as temperatures turn well above average this weekend. Today & Tonight : Morning conditions will be chilly with temperatures in the 40s and some higher clouds around during sunrise. Throughout the day, clouds will... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Many could wake up to frost tomorrow, weekend warmup follows Play Video

  December 11, 2024 4:55 PM

  Many could wake up to frost or a light freeze on Thursday morning. While the chilly weather remains for another day or so, a shift to another warm stretch looks likely by the weekend. A return of rain chances will accompany the warmup. Tonight & Tomorrow: The combination of... more »

• Tuesday Midday Update: Rain exiting the Capital Area, chilly and breezy tonight Play Video

  December 10, 2024 4:42 AM

  After a multi-day stretch of wet weather, a cold front will finally push the moisture out of the area by Tuesday night. Colder weather and lots of wind will follow. Today & Tonight: Rain will begin exiting from west to east across the Capital Area as a cold front... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Additional rain likely, Flood Watch remains in place for some Play Video

  December 9, 2024 4:59 PM

  A ***FLOOD WATCH*** remains in effect for Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, St. James, and Tangipahoa Parishes until Noon Tuesday. A FLOOD WATCH means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements... more »

• Louisiana ranks No. 4 in national study measuring how states improve education systems Play Video

  December 9, 2024 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE—The Louisiana Department of Education said Monday that Louisiana's education system was at the top of a list ranking how states improved their education systems. Louisiana ranked fourth in the national study, which revisited the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress. The study seeks to measure how well... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Flood Watch for many parishes as gloomy weather and rain remain Play Video

  December 9, 2024 5:25 AM

  The National Weather Service has issued a ***FLOOD WATCH*** for Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, St. James, and Tangipahoa Parishes. It will be in effect Monday and last through Tuesday morning. A FLOOD WATCH means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Be on... more »

• Flood Watch including parts of Capital Area ahead of several rounds of rain Play Video

  December 8, 2024 2:34 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a ***FLOOD WATCH*** for Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, St. James, and Tangipahoa Parishes. It will go into effect at 6 a.m. Monday and last through Noon Tuesday. A FLOOD WATCH means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Frigid Friday morning, Eyes on end-of-weekend rainmaker Play Video

  December 6, 2024 4:42 AM

  A ***COLD WEATHER ADVISORY*** is in place for areas along and north of the I-10/12 corridor until 8am Friday morning. These are issued when temperatures OR feels-like temperatures dip to seasonably cold levels. The alert highlights the need for wearing appropriate winter clothing, especially if outside for extended durations. This... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Many facing a light freeze early Friday, wind adding an extra chill Play Video

  December 5, 2024 5:19 PM

  A ***COLD WEATHER ADVISORY*** will be in place for areas along and north of the I-10/12 corridor on Friday morning. These are issued when temperatures OR feels-like temperatures dip to seasonably cold levels. The alert highlights the need for wearing appropriate winter clothing, especially if outside for extended durations. This... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Dreary night across Capital Area, big temperature swing follows Play Video

  December 4, 2024 5:38 PM

  Expect a dreary night as showers and thunderstorms overtake the area. This will be the first of what could be a few rounds of wet weather in the next week. And in between periods of rain, the Capital Region could face another brush up with winter. Tonight & Tomorrow:... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Parts of Capital Area under a Freeze Warning into Saturday morning Play Video

  November 29, 2024 5:31 PM

  A ***FREEZE WARNING*** will be in effect for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Northern Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Northern Tangipahoa and West Feliciana Parishes as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties from 12 to 8 a.m. Saturday. Sub-freezing as low as 30° are possible in the... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Chilly weekend ahead, first Freeze Watch of season issued for Capital Area Play Video

  November 29, 2024 5:29 AM

  Chilly Black Friday shopping conditions will turn downright cold into Saturday morning as temperatures drop near the freezing mark for the first time this season. A Freeze Watch has already been issued for the Capital Area; make sure to protect the 3 P's from the cold this weekend: people, pets,... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Chilly air has arrived, looking ahead to possible frost and freeze conditions Play Video

  November 28, 2024 5:23 PM

  The Capital Area is already feeling the cooling influence between the early Thanksgiving cold front. Now, the Storm Station is shifting its attention to possible frost and freeze conditions by the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Now that the much-anticipated Thanksgiving cold front has passed, temperatures will get quiet chilly... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Strong Thanksgiving cold front, noticeably cooler trails behind Play Video

  November 27, 2024 6:34 PM

  The Thanksgiving forecast is coming into focus, and an earlier cold front passage now appears likely. Despite a few early showers, things dry out as the day progresses. Cooler air will also quickly rush into the region. Tonight & Into Thanksgiving: Cloud cover will persist on Wednesday night as... more »

• Man running across Louisiana to raise awareness, celebrating own journey in beating addiction Play Video

  November 26, 2024 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana man is attempting to set a fastest known time record by running across Louisiana in 10 days or less, starting at the Texarkana line and finishing near Grand Isle. Chip Autin, 41, says this week will represent 10 years since beating an addiction to... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Strong cold front bringing some big changes on Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 26, 2024 5:44 PM

  A surge of warmer weather will take place on Wednesday in advance of a strong Thanksgiving cold front. The Storm Station is tracking the potential for Turkey Day storms along the front, and significantly cooler air behind. Tonight & Tomorrow : Although clouds were a bit stubborn on Tuesday,... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Dry for pre-holiday travel, Strong cold front brings changes on Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 26, 2024 4:37 AM

  After starting the week with record-tying heat, Tuesday will feature cooler conditions before another warm day on Wednesday. A strong front on Thanksgiving is making for a turkey of a forecast; timing will be key with this system as it will bring showers to the area and much cooler air.... more »

• National Weather Service changing alerts used for harsh winter temperatures

  November 26, 2024 12:03 AM

  The National Weather Service (NWS) is re-working several alerts that will change the messages you receive in harsh winter weather. Effective immediately, the HARD FREEZE WARNING product is being eliminated and the WIND CHILL ADVISORY will be renamed COLD ADVISORY. Regardless of official alerts and messages, cold temperatures can... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Temperature roller coaster concludes with big Thanksgiving front Play Video

  November 25, 2024 6:40 PM

  A series of frontal passages will result in a temperature rollercoaster this week. The "ride" will conclude with a big drop in temperatures associated with a major cold front on Thanksgiving. Tonight & Tomorrow : After experiencing record warmth on Monday afternoon, the next cold front is well on... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Several fronts this week, the biggest on Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 24, 2024 7:01 PM

  Although a warming trend will continue into Monday, it appears short-lived. The Storm Station is tracking several key features, each influencing the local weather in a big way. Tonight & Tomorrow : All will be quiet on Sunday night. A south wind will continue to push warmer air into... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Chilly conditions return to the Capital Area Play Video

  November 20, 2024 5:43 AM

  Grab your extra layers! The cooler air arrives today, sending morning temperatures near the forty degree mark the next several days. Today & Tonight : A push of much cooler air will move into the Capital Area behind a cold front today. As it does, conditions will be breezy... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Drying up today, Much cooler tomorrow Play Video

  November 19, 2024 5:22 AM

  Showers and storms that rolled through the Capital Area overnight will quickly be replaced by dry air on Tuesday. A second front will deliver the coolest air yet of the season on Wednesday. Today & Tonight : A few lingering showers and isolated instances of standing water on roadways... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Storms arrive late Monday ahead of strong cold front Play Video

  November 18, 2024 4:41 AM

  A cold front will move towards the Capital Area today, bringing a strong line of thunderstorms to the area late tonight. By Wednesday, much cooler air will move into southern Louisiana. Today & Tonight : Monday will start off with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Sunny and dry weekend, Eyes on colder conditions next week Play Video

  November 15, 2024 4:42 AM

  Pleasant conditions this weekend for outdoor activities. Moisture creeps back in at the start of next workweek ahead of strong cold front. Tropical Storm Sara has formed in the Caribbean Sea. For the latest track and forecast, scroll to the tropics section below to read more. Today &... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: temperatures much more seasonable the next several days Play Video

  November 14, 2024 4:42 AM

  Dry and cooler air moves into the region Thursday behind a weak cold front. Conditions will remain sunny and comfortable into the weekend. Tropical Storm Sara is spinning away in the Caribbean Sea. For the latest track and forecast, CLICK HERE , or scroll to the tropics section to... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Wet Wednesday ahead of big humidity break Play Video

  November 12, 2024 5:35 PM

  The Capital Area's next impact will arrive on Wednesday in the form of showers and thunderstorms. The rain will exit late Wednesday as a cold front sweeps through the region. Relatively cooler weather will be left behind. Tonight & Tomorrow: After rolling back into the Capital Area during the... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Eyes on the next rainmaker, set to arrive between a pair of fronts Play Video

  November 11, 2024 2:37 PM

  After collecting nearly an inch or more of rainfall around the Capital Area over the weekend, Veteran's Day will kickoff the new workweek with much drier conditions. Our next rainmaker is set to arrive by midweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies clear out on Monday night as a weak front... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Dry for Veteran's Day activities, Next rainmaker arrives midweek Play Video

  November 11, 2024 5:49 AM

  After collecting nearly an inch or more of rainfall around the Capital Area over the weekend, Veteran's Day will kickoff the new workweek with much drier conditions. Our next rainmaker is set to arrive by midweek. Today & Tonight: Veteran's Day starts off with temperatures in the upper-60s and... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: A drier Veteran's Day, tracking a pair of fronts and moisture surge afterward Play Video

  November 10, 2024 7:02 PM

  Veteran's Day looks to be drier after the latest soggy stretch. Thereafter, the Storm Station will be tracking a pair of fronts and a surge of moisture. Each will result in many day-to-day variations. Tonight & Tomorrow: Although a spotty shower is not completely out of the question on... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Still dodging showers, but sunshine soon returns Play Video

  November 9, 2024 11:33 PM

  Scattered rain is a possibility for yet another day, so have the rain gear ready to go just in case. A pair of fronts will bring some changes into next week, including a possible cooldown. Today & Tonight : The Capital Area will continue to dodge showers on Sunday,... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Scattered rain into Sunday, tracking a front next week Play Video

  November 9, 2024 6:25 PM

  Scattered rain is a common theme in the Storm Station forecast through Sunday. But into next week, a series of fronts will bring some minor changes. A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, and West Feliciana Parishes as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties through... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Elevated rain chances this weekend, Flood Watch for some Play Video

  November 9, 2024 9:03 AM

  UPDATE - 1:50 p.m. Saturday: The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, and West Feliciana Parishes as well as, Amite and Wilkinson Counties through Sunday morning. An axis of heavy rain has already set up in central Louisiana and may clip the parishes... more »

• Louisianians cast ballots on Election Day

  November 5, 2024 11:26 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Louisiana voters will decide which presidential candidates will receive their eight electoral votes in the Nov. 5 election. Also on the ballot are races for the U.S. House and a pair of statewide ballot measures. The state has been reliably Republican in presidential contests since 2000,... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: No sign of cooler weather; Rafael forms in the Caribbean Play Video

  November 4, 2024 4:05 PM

  Near-record warmth in the mornings and afternoons will continue this week. The Storm Station is also tracking a named system which will soon enter the Gulf of Mexico. Scroll down to The Tropics section for the latest on Tropical Storm Rafael. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will increase on... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Staying warm, another shot at rain & tropical mischief in the Gulf Play Video

  November 3, 2024 5:46 PM

  The abnormally warm and humid conditions don't go anywhere this week. The Storm Station will also be tracking tropical mischief in the Gulf of Mexico and an approaching cold front which could deliver another round of rain. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect partly cloudy skies on Sunday night, along with... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: More storms to end workweek, Drying up for weekend plans Play Video

  November 1, 2024 6:05 AM

  The end to the Capital Area's dry spell will continue Friday as more showers and storms move through the region. Conditions will then turn dry and warm for the first weekend of November. Today & Tonight : A few lingering showers early Friday will keep roadways slick during the... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Tracking Halloween storms and a warm start to November Play Video

  October 31, 2024 5:30 AM

  The long awaited return of rain to SE Louisiana will have most reaching for ponchos to go with their Halloween costumes today. Download the Storm Station app HERE to get notifications when lightning or heavy rain is near your location. Today & Tonight: Muggy, warm, and mostly cloudy conditions... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Extremely dry October to end with better rain chances Play Video

  October 29, 2024 5:37 AM

  As the late-October warmth continues, much needed rain chances will begin to increase by Halloween. Trick-or-Treaters' should keep a close eye on the forecast in the coming days. A DENSE FOG ADVISORY will also be in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday across the capital area. For those traveling early... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Week of Halloween remains warm, showers eventually return Play Video

  October 28, 2024 5:33 PM

  Unseasonably warm temperatures will accompany rising humidity this week. Rain chances will also be on the increase, and the timing could be unfortunate for Halloween festivities. A DENSE FOG ADVISORY will also be in effect from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday across the capital area. For those traveling... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Recent warm spell to carry over into the weekend Play Video

  October 23, 2024 1:50 PM

  The longest dry streak of the year continues. Sunshine sticks around all the way through the weekend, along with near-record warmth. Tonight & Tomorrow : Mainly clear skies remain in place on Wednesday night. A subtle uptick in low-level moisture will push overnight lows slightly higher. Look for a... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Temperatures heating up, No relief from rain Play Video

  October 23, 2024 4:40 AM

  Near record warmth this week is partially due to the the continued dry spell the Capital Region has experienced this month. Today & Tonight : Wednesday will start off with cool conditions as temperatures overnight fell into the low 50s. Clear skies will dominate again today with ample sunshine... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Highs within reach of records by end of workweek Play Video

  October 21, 2024 2:28 PM

  The dry streak continues in the Capital Area. Temperatures also inch higher, possibly flirting with record warmth by the end of the workweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: With dry air and clear skies in place, expect temperatures to fall quickly after nightfall. Temperatures will bottom out in the mid-50s early... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Inching closer to 90 degrees as dry spell continues Play Video

  October 20, 2024 7:13 PM

  There's little hope for rain this week as sunshine appears to dominates yet again. And temperatures will climb as we leave behind the first fall chill. Tonight & Tomorrow: With clear skies and low wind speeds, the Capital Area will face another cool night. Look for a morning low... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Slight warm up this weekend, Comfortable for outdoor plans Play Video

  October 18, 2024 5:24 AM

  After an even cooler start Friday morning, temperatures will gradually warm up over the weekend. Expect near average conditions for mid-October with lows in the 50's and highs in the low 80s. Today & Tonight: You will once again be reaching for a jacket early Friday as temperatures dip... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Slow warm up into the weekend, rain tough to find Play Video

  October 17, 2024 2:26 PM

  Expect a few more cool starts followed by pleasant afternoons with no rain expected. But as time wears on, the Capital Area will experience a slow warm up. Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies will allow temperatures to cool quickly for yet another night. Being farther removed from Tuesday... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Cooler air rushes in behind a strong cold front Play Video

  October 15, 2024 2:23 PM

  The much-anticipated cold front plunges south on Tuesday night. Significantly cooler air rushes in behind, delivering the first legitimate fall chill to the capital region. Tonight & Tomorrow: A cold front plunges south on Tuesday night. The cooldown will be slow and steady at first with temperatures remaining in... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Cold front will have most reaching for jackets by Wednesday morning Play Video

  October 15, 2024 4:38 AM

  A slow moving cold front will stall over the Capital Area today, bringing cooler air to the region over the next 24 hours. By Wednesday morning, most neighborhoods will be in the low-50s and many will be reaching for jackets. Today & Tonight: Tuesday's forecast remains a bit tricky... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Cold front working south, temperatures set to plunge Play Video

  October 14, 2024 2:15 PM

  Despite a cold front arriving Monday night, it will take some time to get it to cleanly pass through. But once it goes, expect a significant drop in temperatures. Jackets and/or coats will be needed on some mornings. Tonight & Tomorrow: A cold front will arrive during the evening... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Humidity inching higher ahead of a big temperature tumble Play Video

  October 13, 2024 5:47 PM

  Despite a warm and muggy start to the week, a strong cold front passage will send temperatures tumbling in just a matter of days. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds won't be much of an issue on Sunday night. That's good news for those hoping to catch a glimpse at a... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Great weekend weather, Cooler temps arrive next week Play Video

  October 11, 2024 3:26 PM

  This weekend will be great for any and all outdoor activities as the sunny and dry weather pattern continues. Tonight : After sunset Friday evening, temperatures will cool through the 70's under clear skies by midnight and near the 60 degree mark early Saturday morning in Baton Rouge. Parishes... more »