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• WBRZ FLASHBACK: Capital area experienced worst tornado in its history in 1975 Play Video

  May 8, 2025 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Fifty years ago, on May 8, 1975, six tornadoes touched down across Louisiana and the most devastating hit Baton Rouge. What was categorized at the time as two F-2 tornadoes cut across Slaughter and Livingston and St. Helena parishes, ripping up homes and moving them off... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Above-average temps continue, Front brings late week changes Play Video

  April 29, 2025 4:53 AM

  Temperatures continue to flirt with the 90 degree mark each afternoon before rain chances return to end the week. Today & Tonight: Besides a few patchy areas of fog around sunrise Tuesday morning, conditions will start off muggy and mild in the upper-60s. Look for a mix of sun... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Near record warmth to kickoff month of April Play Video

  April 1, 2025 4:53 AM

  The first several days of April will see an increase in temperatures, winds, and humidity levels. Many afternoon highs may meet or beat records. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect: Tuesday: warm with passing clouds Wednesday through Friday: breezy with near-record warmth Saturday: more... more »

• EF-0 tornado confirmed in Livingston Parish after Monday storms Play Video

  March 31, 2025 4:45 PM

  A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Holden as thunderstorms roared through the region on Monday. Numerous severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings were needed in advance of the rough weather between 4 – 9am. The tornado was rated EF-0 with... more »

• DO NOTE APPROVE - Monday AM Forecast: Heavy rain and strong storms moving into the Capital Region this morning

  March 30, 2025 11:55 PM

  Another round of showers and storms will blow through the Capital Area this morning. Heavy rain and strong storms will bring impacts to the Monday morning drive. Morning Thunderstorms: Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely during the early morning hours on Monday. Heavy rain and strong storms will likely... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Next round of storms could bring a messy Monday morning commute Play Video

  March 30, 2025 12:04 PM

  Moving into the new workweek, another round of showers and thunderstorms will blow through the Capital Area. Impacts appear increasingly likely for the Monday morning drive. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will quickly return during the evening hours. Expect a cloudy night with temperatures dipping into the upper-60s by morning.... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Warm today, Short-lived cool down to end workweek Play Video

  March 19, 2025 4:34 AM

  A weak cold front will move through the Capital Region Wednesday, bringing breezy conditions, more clouds, a few sprinkles and cooler temperatures to end the workweek. Today & Tonight: Increasing clouds and breezy conditions early Wednesday helped limit temps to the low-60s for morning lows. Wednesday will be warm,... more »

• Survey results: long-track, violent tornado began in Tangipahoa Parish Play Video

  March 16, 2025 7:08 PM

  KENTWOOD - A National Weather Service survey team confirmed that a tornado touched down east of Kentwood in Tangipahoa Parish on Saturday afternoon at 12:19 p.m.. The tornado proceeded into Mississippi where the tornado eventually reached EF-4 strength west of Tylertown, MS. Winds were estimated to peak around 170 mph.... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Increasing severe weather threat for Saturday, Warm ahead of storm system Play Video

  March 12, 2025 4:55 AM

  The warm and dry weather continues ahead of a storm system that will move across the country this weekend. Rain, as well as the risk for severe weather, return on Saturday with that system. No major cooldown will follow. Today & Tonight: More sunshine is on the way today.... more »

• Two tornadoes confirmed in the Capital Area from Mardi Gras storms Play Video

  March 5, 2025 1:42 PM

  A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team determined that two tornadoes touched down in the Capital Area from storms on the afternoon of Mardi Gras. The first tornado struck Ascension Parish just east of Darrow, causing damage to four well-built homes . According to the survey, "...front porch pillars... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: week of weather whiplash with back and forth temperatures, storms Play Video

  February 10, 2025 4:48 PM

  Many frontal passages will result in a period with highly variable temperatures and a few rounds of storms. The Capital Area might even be facing a few rounds of severe weather. Tonight & Tomorrow: After a relatively cooler and comfortable afternoon, a warm front will change things up for... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Late night round of storms, exits in time for weekend Play Video

  January 30, 2025 6:14 PM

  Unseasonably warm and muggy conditions have primed the atmosphere for another round of storms. Storms will slide through the area overnight, exiting in time for the weekend. UPDATE - 7 p.m. Thursday: An area of showers of thunderstorms which has affected south-central Louisiana is clipping parts of Pointe Coupee... 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 »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Cold front to bring strong storms then below freezing temperatures Play Video

  January 4, 2025 4:33 PM

  A cold front Sunday night will bring strong storms to the Capital Area and then a blast of arctic air. Expect below freezing mornings and chilly afternoons through the next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will remain overnight with a few spotty showers possible. Temperatures will fall into the... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Quiet end to the year, Cooler air arrives on New Years Day Play Video

  December 30, 2024 5:25 AM

  The final days of 2024 will see foggy early morning conditions and mostly sunny and mild afternoons. The next chill will arrive to the area just in time for the new year. Today & Tonight: A Dense Fog Advisory is in place Monday morning until 9am for Parishes... more »

• NEW: 6 tornadoes confirmed in local area after severe weather on Saturday

  December 29, 2024 11:31 AM

  The National Weather Service (NWS) has concluded their damage surveys in the Capital Area from Saturday night's severe weather episode. Six tornadoes have been confirmed in southwest Mississippi, across Amite and Wilkinson Counties. It should be noted that some of the tracks in Wilkinson County might be longer in reality,... more »

• Severe threat continues to increase for Capital Area today, Tornado Watch issued Play Video

  December 27, 2024 5:39 AM

  Severe storms will be possible all day around the Capital Region. Turn weather alerts on and have a plan for if/when warnings are issued. Today & Tonight: Morning lows will be in the middle 60s today. Isolated, strong, thunderstorms will start to increase in coverage around daybreak and... 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 »

• St. Mary Parish, Morgan City receives brunt of damage from Hurricane Francine with 100 mph winds Play Video

  September 11, 2024 8:39 PM

  FRANKLIN — St. Mary Parish, particularly Morgan City, received the brunt of the damage caused by Hurricane Francine as it made landfall as a Category 2 on Wednesday evening. Winds reached up to 100 mph in Morgan City, with the eyewall, or core, or the storm directly passing over... more »

• PHOTOS: Suspected tornado tears through Mansfield area in north Louisiana Play Video

  July 9, 2024 9:48 AM

  MANSFIELD - The Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office shared aerial photos showing the aftermath of a possible tornado that tore through the Mansfield area Monday. The photos showed the path the alleged tornado took through a stretch of land and multiple structures. The path could be clearly seen through nearby... more »

• Two tornadoes, plus a swath of straight-line winds confirmed from Tuesday's storms Play Video

  June 5, 2024 9:47 AM

  The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that two tornadoes hit portions of Louisiana and Mississippi from Tuesday's storms, along with a separate area of extensive straight-line wind damage An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Tangipahoa Parish to the east of Kentwood. The tornado had peak winds around 100... more »

• Threat of severe weather ends for Tuesday, more storms possible in days ahead Play Video

  June 4, 2024 3:23 PM

  UPDATE (6/4/24, 6:50pm) -- The severe weather threat has ended in the Capital Area for Tuesday night. However, showers and thunderstorms are not entirely finished with us for the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: A batch of showers and thunderstorms will weaken into the evening hours. Most... more »

• Damage surveys confirm additional tornadoes from Monday, May 13th

  May 23, 2024 6:27 PM

  On the heels of last week's severe weather, the National Weather Service (NWS) completed another round of damage surveys. The NWS has determined that three additional tornadoes touched down from storms on the night of Monday, May 13th, 2024. Two of those tornadoes tracked through portions of Iberville Parish, while... more »

• EF-1 tornado confirmed to have struck St. James Parish Thursday night

  May 17, 2024 6:32 PM

  A National Weather Service (NWS) Survey team determined an EF-1 tornado, estimated to have peak winds of around 105 mph caused damage across portions of St. James Parish. This tornado touched down along Highway 44 between White Hall and Romeville, doing damage before lifting just east of... more »

• 'Suspected tornado' hits Romeville, St. James Parish area Play Video

  May 17, 2024 8:33 AM

  ROMEVILLE - St. James Parish officials said a "suspected tornado" hit the area after a night of severe weather that left roads and schools closed across southeastern Louisiana. "Some homes were impacted and there are trees down," the parish sheriff's office said, "there are trees down. No injuries or... more »

• Last round of rain and thunderstorms moving through by Saturday morning Play Video

  May 15, 2024 3:47 PM

  The National Weather Service has expanded the Flood Watch farther south, while removing a few parishes to the north. A will be in effect FLOOD WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, East Feliciana, Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, St. Helena, St. James, and Tangipahoa Parishes until Noon Saturday. ... more »

• Survey confirms one tornado, widespread straight-line winds in Capital Area during Monday night storms Play Video

  May 14, 2024 8:17 PM

  LIVONIA - A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team determined an EF-0 tornado, estimated to have peak winds of around 85mph caused damage across portions of southern Pointe Coupee Parish. This tornado began just north of Thorpe Road along LA-78 around 6:43pm and moved north-northeast causing scattered tree and powerline... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: A few quiet days to follow Monday's severe weather Play Video

  May 14, 2024 4:45 AM

  After a very stormy Monday evening across southern Louisiana we will see a break from rain and storms Tuesday and Wednesday. By the end of the week, rain chances return to the Capital Region as another storm system treks across the gulf coast. Today & Tonight: Tuesday begins with... more »

• NEW: Severe T-Storm Watch issued ahead of Monday evening storms Play Video

  May 12, 2024 2:24 PM

  UPDATE (5/13/24, 7:16PM) NEW TORNADO WARNING for Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, & Livingston ----------------------- UPDATE (5/13/24, 7:01PM) SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING issued due to possible winds of 80 miles per hour. Take shelter NOW in a sturdy building. Parishes affected: . East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,... more »

• National Weather Service confirms second tornado from Wednesday morning storms Play Video

  April 10, 2024 3:08 PM

  POINTE COUPEE PARISH - A National Weather Service (NWS) Survey team determined a EF1 tornado, estimated with peak winds of around 100mph caused damage across southern portions of Morganza. This tornado began across rural areas south of Morganza Highway 1, moving northeast causing damage to homes and trees at the... more »

• UPDATE: Baton Rouge metro has been trimmed out of the Tornado Watch Play Video

  March 24, 2024 6:54 PM

  1:00 AM UPDATE: Baton Rouge and surrounding areas have been removed from the Tornado Watch. Tangipahoa Parish remains under the Watch until 2 a.m. Tuesday. That said, storms maintained a rather innocent appearance on radar with the latest scans. More seems to be going against any tornado development, so it... more »

• UPDATE: Severe weather threat winding down Play Video

  March 8, 2024 10:24 AM

  7:00 PM Update - Spotty to isolated thundershowers will be possible through the rest evening, but the coverage and intensity should be much less. Radar does not look very impressive at this hour. The severe weather threat has just about wrapped up at this point. For the Baton Rouge... more »