Play Video

Posted 6:23 AM 2/18/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Temperatures will get back into the 80s by Thursday and stay that way through the first half of the weekend. A strong cold front will stop the trend, and send our temperatures tumbling.

Today & Tonight: Clouds have been very stubborn to leave the last few days, and (More)

Play Video

Posted 6:21 PM 2/17/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

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 (More)

Play Video

Posted 6:10 PM 2/16/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Mardi Gras celebrations won’t suffer from any weather-related issues. As the good times are rolling, warmer air will be rolling in as well. Expect a spring-like feel for the remainder of the week.

Tonight & Mardi Gras: Because sunshine ultimately prevailed on (More)

Play Video

Posted 5:19 PM 2/15/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The lead-up to Mardi Gras will be quiet and cooperative for any and all outdoor parades across the Capital Area. Another warmup is on the way for the rest of the week.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Though the heavy thunderstorms have departed, a few clouds will linger through (More)

Posted 1:21 PM 2/15/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Mary, and West Feliciana (More)

Play Video

Posted 9:13 AM 2/15/2026 by Meteorologist Dave Baker

Overnight storms have moved on, but breezy conditions linger, and perhaps some wrap-around cloud cover this afternoon. Warmer-than-average weather continues into next week.

(More)...

Play Video

Posted 9:08 AM 2/14/2026 by Meteorologist Dave Baker

A warm and breezy Saturday is expected across the Capital Region, but changes are coming later tonight. A strong storm system will move in, bringing the potential for severe weather overnight into Sunday morning.

(More)...

Play Video

Posted 4:10 PM 2/13/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A strong storm system will move through the Capital Area Saturday night into Sunday morning. After this, laissez les bons temps rouler as pleasant weather will carry right on through Mardi Gras.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will stay in the mix tonight. Patchy fog is (More)

Play Video

Posted 5:27 PM 2/12/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

While the rest of our workweek looks warm and dry, the Storm Station is tracking a system that will impact part of Mardi Gras Weekend. In addition to the chance for rain and thunderstorms, it will be windy at times.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will stay in the mix early (More)

Play Video

Posted 4:44 PM 2/11/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

With Wednesday's high of 82°, Baton Rouge surpassed the record high of 81° (2024, 2017, 1999). The rest of the workweek will remain warm and relatively calm. This leads into a not-so-quiet weekend as a more significant dose of rain and thunderstorms arrives.

Play Video

Posted 5:40 PM 2/10/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Some fog will remain possible each morning through the remainder of the workweek with a few minor rain chances. More significant rain and thunderstorms are anticipated over a busy weekend.

End of the Week: morning fog, isolated afternoon showers, warm

Play Video

Posted 4:58 PM 2/9/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Dense fog will greet the Capital Area on many mornings this week. Followed by partial clearing, spring-like warmth will take over during the afternoon. Eventually, rain returns to the forecast, though the timing looks less than ideal.

Tonight & Tomorrow: A mostly clear (More)