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• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Near-freezing start today, Another shift in temperatures over the weekend Play Video

  December 12, 2024 4:44 AM

  After a near-freezing start for most this morning, the same chilly conditions will close out the workweek but warmer air is set to move in over the weekend. Today & Tonight: Skies that remained clear and winds becoming calm overnight allowed temperatures to dip near freezing or below this... 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 »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Cold front brings chilly weather back to Capital Region temporarily Play Video

  December 11, 2024 5:27 AM

  Behind a cold front that shut off rainfall yesterday, cooler and drier air will filter into the region today. The cool down will be short-lived as mild temperatures and rain chances return with a warm front's approach by the weekend. Today & Tonight : A few clouds may be... 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 »

• 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 »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Clouds and rain arrive Wednesday, unsettled pattern through weekend Play Video

  December 3, 2024 4:41 AM

  Tuesday will be the last day we see full sunshine over the next 7-days. A midweek weather pattern shift will bring back cloud cover and rain chances. Today & Tonight : Temperatures range from the mid to upper 30s early Tuesday; definitely another cold morning for kids standing by... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Chilly conditions for kids heading back to school, Rain chances increase by midweek Play Video

  December 2, 2024 4:46 AM

  Sunday marked the start of meteorological winter, officially putting an end to the warmest fall on record for Baton Rouge (+1.5° warmer than average). The chillier start to December will continue into the workweek until changes arrive on Wednesday. Today & Tonight: Early morning conditions will be very chilly... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Gumbo weather is back, Jackets needed next several days Play Video

  November 21, 2024 5:18 AM

  If you have been waiting for the cooler weather to whip up your favorite gumbo, it's finally time! Morning lows will be dipping close to or into the upper-30s Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Today & Tonight : Calm winds and clear skies overnight allowed temperatures to tumble the lowest... 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 »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Frost threat exits, Spring-like weather returns Play Video

  March 19, 2024 5:05 AM

  After a bitterly cold start to the first day of Spring, the remainder of the workweek will see morning lows exit frost territory. A warming trend takes over and by the weekend, temperatures will flirt with the 80° mark once again. Today & Tonight : Clear skies and much... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Turning drier, with winter making a brief return Play Video

  March 18, 2024 7:09 AM

  Cool and breezy conditions take hold over the capital area on Monday. Winter makes a brief return into Tuesday morning, with many spots along and north of the interstate potentially seeing frost and/or light freeze conditions. Today & Tonight : We're finally on the backside of the soggy stretch.... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Near-freezing early Monday, followed by a temperature turnaround Play Video

  February 18, 2024 5:56 PM

  Baton Rouge could see its first freeze of the month on Monday morning, but winter isn’t sticking around for long. The upcoming week looks warm and largely dry. Tonight & Tomorrow : The winter chill will be with us on Sunday night. Clear skies and light winds will allow... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Light rain arrives soon, followed by a cold spell Play Video

  February 15, 2024 3:06 PM

  Rain enters the capital area as we close out the workweek, but its stay will be brief. As rain exits, a winter feel settles into the region. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds continue to thicken tonight, with overcast skies by daybreak. The thicker layer of clouds will keep temperatures... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: warming, increasing clouds ahead of next rainmaker Play Video

  February 14, 2024 4:51 PM

  Clouds thicken on Thursday ahead of our next rainmaker. Aside from some inconvenience, major impacts are not expected with the next batch of showers. Behind that system, a winter-like feel returns. Tonight & Tomorrow : More high clouds arrive on Wednesday night, giving skies a partly cloudy appearance. This... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Warmer and soggier days ahead Play Video

  January 21, 2024 6:13 PM

  After a cold weekend, we will see temperatures rapidly climb as we start the workweek. That said, the warmer weather comes at a cost. The Storm Station 7-Day forecast features several opportunities for rain as warmer air settles into the region. Tonight & Tomorrow : For the first time... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: cold and blustery weekend, followed by a rainy workweek Play Video

  January 19, 2024 5:50 PM

  A very cold weekend is ahead. However, winter clothes will get traded in for rain gear next week as a very wet pattern unfolds. A ***HARD FREEZE WARNING*** is in effect Friday night into Saturday morning for parishes and counties north of Interstates 10/12. This includes all viewing area... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: More cold warnings issued for the weekend Play Video

  January 19, 2024 7:08 AM

  A cold front overnight ushers in another punch of frigid air for the weekend. More cold warnings are being issued as cold air moves back into the state throughout the day today. Today & Tonight: As a cold front exits the state this morning, skies continue to clear and... more »