Strong winds were pummeling much of Louisiana Wednesday, with some recorded gusts reaching speeds of over 50 mph before noon.Â
Baton Rouge, LA
Right Now
79°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 78%
- Feels Like: 84°
- Heat Index: 84°
- Wind: 16 mph
- Wind Chill: 79°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:52:11 AM
- Sunset: 07:24:01 PM
- Dew Point: 72°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Mostly cloudy skies. Low 76F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy skies. Low 76F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow
Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. High 89F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Next 12 Hours
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Precip
9 PM
79°
2%
9 PM
79°
Wind: SSE @ 16 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 80%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
10 PM
78°
2%
10 PM
78°
Wind: SSE @ 16 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 82%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
11 PM
78°
2%
11 PM
78°
Wind: SSE @ 15 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 82%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
12 AM
77°
2%
12 AM
77°
Wind: SSE @ 14 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 82%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
1 AM
77°
2%
1 AM
77°
Wind: SSE @ 13 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 83%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
2 AM
77°
2%
2 AM
77°
Wind: SSE @ 12 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
3 AM
77°
4%
3 AM
77°
Wind: SSE @ 12 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 83%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
4 AM
77°
8%
4 AM
77°
Wind: SSE @ 11 mph
Precip: 8% Chance
Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
5 AM
77°
8%
5 AM
77°
Wind: SE @ 11 mph
Precip: 8% Chance
Humidity: 86%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 72°
6 AM
77°
8%
6 AM
77°
Wind: SSE @ 12 mph
Precip: 8% Chance
Humidity: 86%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 72°
7 AM
77°
9%
7 AM
77°
Wind: SSE @ 12 mph
Precip: 9% Chance
Humidity: 86%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 72°
8 AM
77°
8%
8 AM
77°
Wind: SSE @ 13 mph
Precip: 8% Chance
Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 72°
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If you're going to the "Rock the Country" concert to hear Nickelback or Kid Rock, or you live in Livingston Parish, you might run into some heavy traffic this weekend.Â
Weather forecasters are expecting to see record heat across much of southeast Louisiana this week, with afternoon highs nearing the 90s in some areas. And it won't stop there — unusually warm …
A permanent traffic change for Interstate 10 westbound exits at College Drive will go into effect on Sunday, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced.Â
As  severe thunderstorms and rain move through the Baton Rouge area Monday morning some schools are closing campuses or accepting late arrivals and absences.
Prepare for the chance of severe storms impacting your Monday morning commute, including potential tornadoes.
As a hurricane-prone state known for its frequent rains and vibrant marshlands, it should come as no surprise that Louisiana is home to three of the nation's rainiest cities.Â
Louisiana residents crossing over the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway on the new Belle Chasse Bridge will need to pay a toll starting next week.Â
National Weather Service forecasters are warning that dense fog could reduce visibility for morning commuters on roadways across much of southeast Louisiana early Tuesday.Â
Close to 2,000 Entergy customers and 1,700 DEMCO customers in East Baton Rouge Parish were without power Monday, after a strong, morning storm swept through the area, the utility companies rep…
It was a chilly, dry and windy Thursday morning across much of southeast Louisiana, conditions that weather forecasters warned could help the rapid spread of fire.Â
With more cuts ahead to the weather agency, Louisiana meteorologists, former NOAA employees and scientific coalitions are alarmed about what's to come. They are also concerned that even if the…
A tornado that damaged dozens of homes in Kentwood and killed three people in Mississippi Saturday has been categorized as an EF-4 storm that, at its peak, produced winds of 170 mph, according…
Four lanes are now open to traffic on the Belle Chasse Bridge, the primary link to Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG.Â
Around 20-30 structures were damaged by a tornado that spun across the Kentwood area in Tangiaphoa Parish Saturday afternoon, but fortunately, there were no reported injuries, the sheriff says.
The threat of violent tornadoes in parts of the U.S. proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, with at least 17 …
A deadly storm system that tore through parts of the Midwest and northern Mississippi overnight has already produced at least 23 tornadoes, as National Weather Service forecasters warn southea…
Southeast Louisiana residents should prepare for a dangerous weather system moving over the area Saturday that will be capable of producing several supercell tornadoes, a forecaster with the N…
The window in which severe thunderstorms could pummel New Orleans and Baton Rouge with hurricane-force winds, rain and tornadoes Saturday is becoming smaller, National Weather Service forecast…
Saturday's weather forecast is becoming increasingly unnerving, with local meteorologists warning residents in New Orleans and Baton Rouge to stay alert and get prepared for strong tornadoes a…
It's becoming increasingly likely that severe thunderstorms will bring heavy rains and damaging winds to the New Orleans area on Saturday, a scenario that could disrupt St. Patrick's Day festi…
After thunderstorms, severe gusts of wind and some tornadoes led to abbreviated Mardi Gas celebrations in southeast Louisiana, strong winds are lingering going into Ash Wednesday.Â
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch that includes New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas until 7 p.m. Tuesday.Â
The threat of severe weather has left New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions at risk, with parades being shortened or canceled, warnings issued over flying debris and officials urging extreme cauti…
As usual, paradegoers have staked out their spots across New Orleans, but heavy winds arriving early Tuesday and gradually increasing throughout the day could blow them around.
When will the heavy winds and thunderstorms arrive? New Orleans parades face a difficult decision.
Jefferson Parish parades will not roll on Fat Tuesday because of expected severe weather, an official with the Krewe of Argus said.
Residents mainly along or north of Interstate 12 can expect wind gusts ranging from 35 mph to 50 mph, beginning about 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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