Forecast Discussion
Today
Wednesday AM Forecast: Many extra layers needed as Arctic chill arrives
Posted 5:10 AM 2/19/2025 by Emma Kate Cowan
Rain exits early Wednesday and will quickly be replaced by colder air. A steady northerly breeze over the next 48 hours will add an additional chill to the already frigid conditions!
Today & Tonight: Clouds will remain behind Tuesday night's rain on Wednesday. (More)...
Yesterday
Tuesday PM Forecast: rainy night followed by sharply colder temperatures
Posted 4:45 PM 2/18/2025 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
After a soaking rain Tuesday night, another Arctic air mass takes over. The Capital Area will be facing low wind chills and hard freeze conditions in some areas on Thursday and Friday morning.
Tonight and Tomorrow: Showers will become more numerous through the evening (More)
2/17/2025
Monday PM Forecast: rainmaker followed by big chill
Posted 5:34 PM 2/17/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
There are two weather impacts to monitor this week. First, a storm system is expected to bring an inch or two of rain and possibly even some hail on Tuesday night. Second, a big temperature drop will follow that system with low wind chills hard freeze conditions for some areas on Thursday and (More)
2/16/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: Winter is not done yet; more rain on the way
Posted 9:52 PM 2/16/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Clear and cool conditions will prevail on Monday. However, even colder temperatures will arrive behind the region's next round of rain.
Tonight & Tomorrow: A strong push of cooler and drier air has made its presence known. By Monday morning, some areas could (More)
2/15/2025
A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of the viewing area
Posted 1:34 PM 2/16/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
11 PM Update: As of 10:58pm, storms are slowly getting better organized, and condensing into a line. Nothing is severe yet, but that could quickly change. This line runs from just west of St. Mary parish, up to Amite county. Areas around Baton (More)
2/16/2025
Sunday AM Forecast: cooler air arrives but even colder temperatures are coming
Posted 9:19 AM 2/16/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The threat for rain and thunderstorms has ended. Clear, dry, cooler and breezy conditions will prevail for the rest of the weekend with even colder temperatures expected next week.
Today & Tonight: On Sunday, a cold front will (More)
2/15/2025
Saturday AM Forecast: Parts of the area upgraded to a level 3/5 risk
Posted 9:23 AM 2/15/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
New this morning, the enhanced risk (3/5) for severe weather has gotten a southward expansion, and it now includes almost all areas north of the 10/12 corridor. A few tornadoes, and isolated wind gust over 60 mph will be possible tonight.
Today & Tonight: A (More)
2/14/2025
Friday PM Forecast: temperatures spike before storms, strong cold front
Posted 4:57 PM 2/14/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The next impact will be a strong cold front pushing rain and thunderstorms through the region on Saturday night. After a warm, windy, somewhat sticky start to the weekend, much cooler air will arrive for the finish.
Tonight and Tomorrow: There may be a few (More)
2/13/2025
Thursday PM Forecast: temperatures swings continue as we await next round of rain, storms
Posted 5:39 PM 2/13/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The next impact will be a strong cold front pushing rain and thunderstorms through the region on Saturday night. After a warm, windy, somewhat sticky start to the weekend, much cooler air will arrive for the finish.
Tonight and Tomorrow: Partial clearing is expected (More)
2/12/2025
All clear, severe weather threat ends for Capital Area
Posted 7:32 PM 2/12/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The threat of severe weather has ended for the night. Cooler and quieter weather is ahead to conclude the workweek.
Tonight and Tomorrow: Though showers and thunderstorms will continue to move away to the southeast, clouds will persist through much of the night. Behind a (More)
2/11/2025
Tuesday AM Forecast: On the temperature roller coaster, multiple chances of severe storms
Posted 12:31 PM 2/11/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
We will be on the temperature roller coaster this week because of multiple front passages. Along with a few of these fronts, there will be some strong to severe thunderstorms.
Today & Tonight: A warm front passing through the area this morning will cause temperatures (More)
2/10/2025
Monday PM Forecast: week of weather whiplash with back and forth temperatures, storms
Posted 5:19 PM 2/10/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
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 (More)
2/9/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: Series of fronts will bring rain and dramatic temperature swings
Posted 9:42 PM 2/9/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The cycle of foggy starts and warm afternoons will be broken this week. Expect several rounds of rain and highly variable temperatures tied to numerous frontal passages.
Tonight & Tomorrow: The fog potential looks a little different from recent nights. Patchy fog (More)