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09/04/2024

Heavy rain is possible over the next few days. Dr. Steve has a live update

09/04/2024

Jared Silverman here...Good news in the world of the tropics...The wave expected to get in the Gulf has been dropped to a low chance of development. It may never form...Let's hope so!

09/04/2024

Jared Silverman here...Good Wednesday morning...happy hump day...This weekend's COLD FRONT will definitely drop dewpoints, all the way down to the 50s! Could have low temps in the lower 60s Sunday night and Monday night. HELLO FALL, Y'ALL!

09/03/2024

Rain returns to the forecast beginning tomorrow. Be ready for off and on showers and t-storms (multiple rounds) beginning Wednesday afternoon through Friday. Most will receive manageable rain amounts, but some localized, minor flooding is possible.

09/03/2024

COLD FRONT COMING THIS WEEKEND...Check out the dewpoint drop-off this weekend. With future dewpoints in the 50s Sunday, that could drop our lows into the lower 60s! Sneak preview of FALL y'all.

09/03/2024

Jared Silverman here...Good Tuesday morning...Beautiful sunrise over Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. Have a great day!

09/03/2024

Jared Silverman here...If you were thinking it's been quiet in the tropical Atlantic, you were right! No named formations from Aug 13 (since Ernesto) through Sept 3...Last time this happened was back in 1968!!!

09/02/2024

We've got another mainly dry, hot and muggy day tomorrow. Then have the rain gear handy for the middle of the week.

09/02/2024

Jared Silverman here...We could see a FALL preview later this week into next weekend, as a COLD FRONT dips down to the Gulf! Certainly, much drier air for the following weekend.

09/02/2024

Jared Silverman here...Good Monday morning and Happy Labor Day...In the 6-10 day temperature outlook we could see a sneak preview of FALL! Welcome to September!

09/02/2024

The local weather will be all over the place this week with dangerous heat to start, a very wet mid week, and then a cold front by the end. The tropics are also starting to heat up again.

08/30/2024

Jared Silverman here...Rain around town this Friday morning. I-10 bridge in/out of Baton Rouge on the slick side, so use caution.

08/30/2024

Jared Silverman here...Will the DOME OVER BATON ROUGE allow this rain to move in???

08/30/2024

Jared Silverman here...Good Friday morning and TGIF...Sunrise over Baton Rouge. Rain in the forecast with a FLOOD WATCH in effect through 7PM.

08/29/2024

Jared Silverman here...Showers/storms moving towards the Baton Rouge area this Thursday morning, passing through Sorrento and Prairieville. No watches/warnings, nothing severe.

08/29/2024

TROPICAL UPDATE: Disturbance in the Atlantic now has a medium chance of development.

08/28/2024

Off and on showers and t-storms will continue for the foreseeable future. Some days will be wetter than other, but it's probably a good idea to have rain gear handy daily.

08/28/2024

FIRST ALERT to potential rain heading into the holiday weekend https://tinyurl.com/ypn28kse

08/28/2024

Jared Silverman here...Rain on the rise...WPC has 2-3 inches possible over Baton Rouge through 7 days, with heavier amounts towards the Louisiana coast. Good Wednesday morning.

08/27/2024

Rain will be a big driver of our local weather forecast in the coming days. Rain chances will increase into the likely category by the holiday weekend. The good news is that no one particular day will be a total wash out.

08/27/2024

Jared Silverman here...Good Tuesday morning...Beautiful video from SKY9 over the False River. Blue skies, blue waters, and not to hot....not yet anyway!

08/27/2024

Jared Silverman here...Pretty in Pink...Good Tuesday morning from New Orleans, where the Crescent City Connection Bridge is lit up in pink as they continue to test the lights for future use. Especially when the Superbowl comes to town!

08/27/2024

Jared Silverman here...Good Tuesday morning...Low rain chances today, but rain on the rise the next few days. Today is a good one to cut the grass! Forecast highs in the upper 90s today, but down to the lower 90s the rest of the week!

08/26/2024

Jared Silverman here...Tropical Atlantic remains quiet, with no new waves/storms/disturbances expected in the next 5-7 days. African dust, which typically becomes a non-factor this late in August, is still very much present out there!

08/26/2024

Jared Silverman here...Good Monday morning...Nice sunrise downtown...Let's get this work week going!

08/23/2024

Jared Silverman here...Good Friday morning and TGIF! Get a look at our camera network in New Orleans...The Crescent City Connection bridge is lit up purple and green, as they test the new lighting system. These lights will be able to change colors easily, which will come in handy for the Superbowl!

08/22/2024

We'll see improvement with air quality in the coming days, but they will also start feeling hotter as we see an increase in humidity. Outdoor plans are a go this weekend as most stay dry.

08/22/2024

In meteorology classes you hear it referred to as a, "Warm Tongue." This hot area literally looks like a tongue in the 6-10 temperature outlook. Me no likey...or lickey.

08/21/2024

The current weather pattern won't be lasting too much longer. We start to see a slow increase in humidity beginning Friday. Our air quality issues continue to linger thanks in large part to the dry forecast.

08/21/2024

Jared Silverman here...Are you liking these temperatures?? Good Wednesday morning and happy hump day! Temps starting out cooler, low 70s in Baton Rouge, upper 60s outside of the city! Enjoy

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Heavy rain is possible over the next few days. Dr. Steve has a live update

We've got another mainly dry, hot and muggy day tomorrow. Then have the rain gear handy for the middle of the week.

The local weather will be all over the place this week with dangerous heat to start, a very wet mid week, and then a cold front by the end. The tropics are also starting to heat up again.

Jared Silverman here...Will the DOME OVER BATON ROUGE allow this rain to move in???

Jared Silverman here...Showers/storms moving towards the Baton Rouge area this Thursday morning, passing through Sorrento and Prairieville. No watches/warnings, nothing severe.

Off and on showers and t-storms will continue for the foreseeable future. Some days will be wetter than other, but it's probably a good idea to have rain gear handy daily.

Jared Silverman here...Good Tuesday morning...Beautiful video from SKY9 over the False River. Blue skies, blue waters, and not to hot....not yet anyway!

We'll see improvement with air quality in the coming days, but they will also start feeling hotter as we see an increase in humidity. Outdoor plans are a go this weekend as most stay dry.

Comfortable, less humid air will be hanging around for a few more days. This will mean really nice mornings and evenings, but the afternoons will remain hot. We'll start to notice changes by the weekend.

Jared Silverman here...Supermoon, Southern Style! Good Tuesday morning...Here's a look at the Super Blue Sturgeon Moon as it reflects off the water on our SKY9 camera at L'Auberge.

Less humid air is currently moving into the area. This will allow for air temperatures and feel like temperatures to not have as much separation. Enjoy more comfortable air in the coming days.

Jared Silverman here...Good Wednesday morning...Tropical Storm Ernesto is just about to become a hurricane in the Atlantic. In fact, it is now expected to become a major, category 3!

The stagnant weather pattern continues to do us no favors in terms of dangerous heat and poor air quality for sensitive groups. A Heat Advisory and Ozone Action Day have been designated for the local area again tomorrow.

Jared Silverman here...Tuesday morning update on Tropical Storm Ernesto, with max sustained winds around 45mph. It will wrap around Bermuda high pressure and eventually become a category two hurricane.

DEQ has issued an Ozone Action Day for today and tomorrow. People with breathing issues should limit time outside. Might limit time outside anyway tomorrow as a Heat Advisory has been issued. NHC could be on the verge of upgrading PTC #5 to Ernesto.