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Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Monday, February 6

Mild weather continues with good rain chances by midweek

Updated: 30 minutes ago
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By Steve Caparotta
After some patchy fog this morning, we’ll enjoy plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures through the remainder of the day.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST

Temperatures trend warmer than normal for most of this week

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures are not quite as cold this Sunday.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Saturday, February 4

Chilly start, but warming trend on tap

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 10:47 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
We’re off to a chilly start to our weekend.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Friday, February 3

Sunshine returns, looking good into the weekend

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Steve Caparotta
Even with returning sunshine though, it will stay cool, with highs topping out in the upper 50s.

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Manageable rain amounts today; waiting on wonderful weekend weather

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Rains today will stay light to moderate in intensity and scattered in coverage. Everyone will make it through Thursday with no severe weather or flooding impacts.

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Very localized flood threat for Thursday

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Clouds will stay overhead and temperatures will remain chilly.

Forecast

Cool and damp leading up to Thursday storms

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
A stalled front will meander around the local area over the next couple of days.

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Already tracking next rain threat on Thursday

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:38 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
The Baton Rouge area will get a break from heavy rain through Wednesday.

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Flood threat ends Monday AM, next heavy rain threat Thursday

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:33 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
The WAFB viewing area saw quite its fair share of rain on Sunday, Jan. 29. Many within the metro BR area saw 3″ to 5″+.

Forecast

Expect a dry Saturday, soggy Sunday

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
Saturday will be a decent weather day with more clouds than sun.
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Dry Saturday, soggy Sunday

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:11 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
Today will be a mostly sunny and dry day but staying chilly with highs only in the upper 50s.

Forecast

Quiet end to week; rain returns Sunday

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Chilly air remains in place as we close out the work/school week. Locations north of the I-10/12 corridor could see a brief, light freeze overnight into Friday morning.

Forecast

Dry and cool to end the week

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:51 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Clouds will be presistent today holding afternoon temperatures to the upper 40°s to low 50°s.

Weather

NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Pointe Coupee Parish where multiple mobile homes overturned

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:40 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Multiple mobile homes overturned during the storms in Pointe Coupee Parish on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and weather experts have confirmed it was due to a tornado.

Forecast

Line of strong storms moves through this evening

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:16 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
A line of strong/severe t-storms will be moving through the local area this evening. Shortly after sunset, the line will be moving into the Western portions of the WAFB viewing area.

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Nice weather now transitions to strong storms Tuesday night

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:28 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
The weather will be quiet today with lots of sunshine and cool temperatures. Overnight clouds will be on the increase as our next storm system approaches. This storm system will impact the area mainly after dark Tuesday as a cold front arrives.

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FIRST ALERT: Next storm threat Tuesday PM

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Today looks to trend drier with fog and drizzle early this morning, followed by a gradual clearing throughout the day.

Forecast

Expect a soggy Saturday and a salvaged Sunday

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
We started the morning under a Flash Flood Warning in Baton Rouge, but the radar has quieted down a bit.

Forecast

Soggy, cooler weekend ahead

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:51 PM CST
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By Steve Caparotta
Look for plenty of clouds and cooler temperatures, with highs topping out in the low 60s.

Forecast

A few nice days before rain returns Saturday

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Some high clouds will filter the sunshine at times, but we keep it dry and comfortable, with afternoon highs topping out in the low 70s.

Forecast

Soggy, unsettled weather pattern begins late tonight

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
A series of upper air disturbances and cold fronts will be moving through the local area in the coming days keeping decent rain chances in the forecast.

Forecast

Storms late Wednesday night; then trending cooler

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:34 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
The area’s next cold front is set to arrive late Wednesday. Before that, it is going to feel more like Spring than Winter.

Forecast

Trending warmer, unsettled pattern ahead this week

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By Steve Caparotta
Look for plenty of clouds and warmer temperatures today as highs climb into the mid-70s.

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Trending warmer once again; storm threat late Wednesday

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
After a cool weekend, temperatures will be on the climb beginning Monday.

Forecast

Cold is here, but not to stay

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
The weekend is kicking off with a light freeze across much of our area.

Forecast

Winter returns

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
Today will be sunny and cool, with highs in the mid-50s.

News

‘Significant’ tornado causes destruction in Selma

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:13 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
The city of Selma took a direct hit after a significant, long-track tornado crossed central Alabama Thursday, causing devastation across multiple counties as it made its way east.

Weather

Multiple dead, widespread damage across Alabama in tornado outbreak

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:22 AM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Seven people are now confirmed dead and significant damage is being reported from Thursday’s severe storms and tornado outbreak across much of central Alabama.

Forecast

Much colder to end the week

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
A cold front has pushed through the local area and will be providing a decent cool down to end the week.

Forecast

Thursday morning cold front to bring chilly end to week

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures will remain well above normal until our next cold front arrives Thursday.

Forecast

Fog threat overnight; line of storms Thursday morning

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Moisture levels will be on the rise today thanks to a return of southerly winds.

National

NOAA: Ian, drought supercharged US weather extremes in 2022

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 2:03 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Scientists say climate change is supercharging weather extremes.

Forecast

String of nice days before rain returns early Thursday

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures will be comfortably cool today as highs climb only into the low to mid 60°s.

Forecast

A decent start to the work/school week

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 11:07 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
The weather will be pretty nice at the start of the new work/school week.

Forecast

Sunny Saturday, soggy Sunday

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:34 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
The weekend will start with a nice, dry, and unseasonably warm day.

Forecast

Staying nice through tomorrow with rain by Sunday

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
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By Steve Caparotta
Beautiful weather continues for the next couple of days as we await the arrival of our next storm system during the second half of the weekend.

Forecast

Nice weather continues, but won’t last through weekend

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:28 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
Cooler morning starts over the next couple of days will give way to comfortable afternoons, with highs generally topping out in the upper 60s.

Forecast

Beautiful weather lasts for rest of this week

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
A cold front that passed the area early Wednesday will help deliver some beautiful weather to close out the week.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Threat for scattered strong/heavy storms remains for Tuesday

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:34 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
The National Weather Service continues to outline a threat of flash flooding and severe weather for the local area through much of the day Tuesday.

Forecast

Limited severe/flood threat overnight; trending cooler to end the week

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 7:51 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
The threat of flooding and severe weather has decreased this afternoon. We aren't completely in the clear.

Forecast

A couple strong/heavy storms possible Tuesday

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 11:12 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
We’re starting 2023 the same way we ended 2022.

Forecast

Nice New Year’s weather

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 9:32 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
The weekend is starting out with a dense fog advisory in effect.

Forecast

Stormy start to Friday gives way to a nice weekend

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 10:34 PM CST
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By Steve Caparotta
Showers and t-storms rolling through the area should progress steadily eastward through the morning hours.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: A couple strong storms early Friday and possibly more Monday into Tuesday

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:33 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
The local area will see two separate storm systems move through over the next 5-6 days.

Forecast

Rain chances on the rise to end the week

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
A rapid warming trend will continue over the next few days.

Forecast

Ending 2022 with a warming trend

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 12:54 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
The New Year’s holiday weekend will be much warmer than Christmas. A warming trend kicks into high gear Wednesday.

Forecast

Another morning in the 20s, but a warm trend coming

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 10:47 PM CST
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By Jared Silverman
One more hard freeze across the northern part of our area this morning with temperatures starting in the 20s.

Forecast

Steady warming trend remainder of this week

Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures will continue to trend warmer daily for much of this week.

Forecast

Make preparations for cold blast tonight

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:33 PM CST
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By Jeff Morrow
It will be very important to take care of People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes this evening. Temperatures will rapidly fall behind an Arctic cold front set to arrive just after sunset.

Weather

Cold weather tips for your home

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:44 PM CST
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By Breanne Bizette
Last minute reminders on protecting your house before the cold hits.
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