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• 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 »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Pleasant through the weekend; Milton becomes post-tropical Play Video

  October 10, 2024 5:30 AM

  Dry and quiet conditions continue into the weekend in Southern Louisiana. If you have plans to watch high school and college football, or heading out to a fall festival in the Capital Area this weekend, all systems are a go! Today & Tonight : The lack of clouds and... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Keeping the comfortable air; Milton bearing down on Florida

  October 9, 2024 5:09 PM

  On Wednesday, a start in the upper 50s marked the coolest temperature for the Capital Area since late April. While cool mornings will stick around, afternoons will be comfortably warm. Tonight & Tomorrow : All clear skies and low humidity will result in another night with near average temperatures... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Refreshing mornings and warm afternoons continue, Florida braces for Milton Play Video

  October 9, 2024 5:07 AM

  We are officially back into "jackets in the morning, short sleeves in the afternoons" season as cool mornings and warm afternoons dominate the entire Storm Station 7-day forecast. Today & Tonight : A chilly early morning start in the upper-50s around the region will likely warm quickly thanks to... more »

• TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, Louisiana, other states' lawsuits say Play Video

  October 8, 2024 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE (AP) — More than a dozen states — including Louisiana — and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, saying that the popular short-form video app is designed to be addictive to kids and harms their mental health. The lawsuits stem from a national... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: coolest air so far this season arrives tonight, Milton remains a Cat. 5 Play Video

  October 7, 2024 4:29 PM

  A cold front is poised to pass through the capital area on Monday night. The changes that follow will be noticeable and stick around for a while. Tonight & Tomorrow: A much-anticipated cold front will pass through on Monday night in the capital area. While temperatures will gradually cool... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Near-record warmth ahead of a much-anticipated cold front Play Video

  October 6, 2024 7:06 PM

  Monday looks to be another hot one with near-record warmth. But an approaching cold front quickly push that out of the picture. A more fall-like pattern takes over as early as Tuesday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a mostly clear and quiet Sunday night. Look for a morning low near... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Boost in tropical moisture bringing back daily shower chances Play Video

  October 2, 2024 5:11 PM

  Tropical moisture will make a comeback in the next few days, resulting in an uptick in storm activity as the workweek ends and weekend begins. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds evacuate during the evening hours, leaving behind clear conditions overnight. Expect a quiet night with a low temperature in... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Dry today, Rain coverage increases to end the week Play Video

  October 2, 2024 4:41 AM

  The mid-week forecast remains dry but returning moisture into the region on Thursday will support isolated showers and storms Friday and Saturday. Today & Tonight : Early Wednesday, mainly clear skies and temperatures in the mid to upper-60s will continue the trend of mild mornings this week. This afternoon... more »

• Landry announces tax reform designed to move Louisiana forward, lower income tax Play Video

  October 1, 2024 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In a press conference Tuesday, Governor Jeff Landry announced a new tax reform to "Move Louisiana Forward" and put the state on par with its neighbors. Landry said the state's "failing tax system" is the cause of its low ranking in economic growth and development, but... more »

• Landry signs executive order tasking Board of Regents with protecting free speech on college campuses Play Video

  October 1, 2024 9:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order Tuesday that will task the Louisiana Board of Regents with ensuring the protection of freedom of speech on public university campuses. The executive order will also require an annual report to the governor's office and the legislature on any... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: New month, same warm and dry conditions Play Video

  October 1, 2024 5:28 AM

  Heading into the final quarter of the year, temperatures remain very summertime-like and in typical October fashion, the tropics will be something to monitor daily. Today & Tonight : Clear skies allowed temperatures to drop into the middle and upper 60's around the region overnight, giving slight relief from... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Drier air moves in today, comfortable days ahead Play Video

  September 26, 2024 4:49 AM

  The highly anticipated cold front is now sitting off the Louisiana coast Thursday morning, continuing to shield the state from any impacts from Hurricane Helene and inviting much drier air to move into the region over the next several days. Today & Tonight : Southeast Louisiana will see comfortable... more »

• Library launching program to promote exploration of state parks

  September 24, 2024 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you have a library card to any of Louisiana's libraries, you may hold a ticket to explore one of the state's parks. The State Library's new program launching Oct. 1 is called Check Out Louisiana State Parks. A library card can be used to check... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Midweek cool front will keep newly-formed Helene to our east Play Video

  September 24, 2024 6:13 AM

  NEW: Tropical Storm Helene formed in the northwestern Caribbean on Tuesday morning. Helene will quickly intensify in the coming days as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico. See The Tropics section for the latest on the storm. A slow-moving cold front will creep towards the... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Approaching cool front to shield capital area from tropical impacts Play Video

  September 23, 2024 2:23 PM

  The heat and steam stick around for another day, but an approaching cool front will push it out of here by midweek. The same front will also help steer major tropical impacts associated with what will become Hurricane Helene to the east. Tonight & Tomorrow : Skies will clear... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Tracking a cool front, plus a disturbance soon to enter Gulf of Mexico Play Video

  September 22, 2024 7:17 PM

  The summer steam remains for a few more days. However, a cold front passage could bring some changes by midweek. This same front will also play an important role with regard to some tropical mischief in the Gulf of Mexico. Tonight & Tomorrow : Afternoon clouds will fizzle out... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Seasonable temperatures, rain limited this week Play Video

  September 15, 2024 7:10 PM

  This week, the capital area will experience a quiet stretch of weather typical of mid-September. It will be warm, a bit muggy, with pop-up storms on a few occasions. Tonight & Tomorrow: With only a few evening and overnight clouds, things should remain fairly quiet into Monday morning. Morning... more »

• Landry, Kennedy, state officials commend state's preparedness in wake of Hurricane Francine Play Video

  September 12, 2024 12:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and other state officials stressed how important resiliency is to Louisiana's identity at a news conference Thursday after Hurricane Francine made its way through the southeast part of the state the night before. "There are times and situations that try us, but it's... more »

• Francine pulling away, conditions dramatically improving on Thursday Play Video

  September 7, 2024 9:27 PM

  Francine is pulling away from southeast Louisiana, resulting in many improvements to the weather on Thursday. Into the weekend, the typical late summer pattern returns to the region. Today & Tonight: Conditions will dramatically improve on Thursday. While there may be some lingering breezes, overall wind speeds will gradually... more »