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Wednesday AM Forecast: Cold mornings give way to a bigtime warmup
Posted 12:16 PM 3/18/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The Capital Area is shaking off a late-season shiver this morning, but don’t let the cold start fool you. We are about to see a complete 180-degree turn in our weather.
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Tuesday PM Forecast: from frosty starts to spring warmth
Posted 6:25 PM 3/17/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Young, tender plants will need to be protected from chilly temperatures for one more night. A significant warming trend will take hold on Wednesday and continue through the upcoming weekend.
Wednesday: frosty start, passing clouds
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3/16/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Protect tender plants, FREEZE WARNING in place Tuesday morning
Posted 5:11 PM 3/16/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
A FREEZE WARNING has been issued for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday. With spring (More)
3/15/2026
Sunday AM forecast: Strong storms tonight and another blast of winter cold
Posted 9:09 AM 3/15/2026 by Dave Baker
Warm Sunday before late-night storms and a sharp cool down. A fast-moving line of storms arrives late Sunday night, followed by much colder air early next week.
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3/14/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Cold front to bring storms, then a big cooldown
Posted 6:00 PM 3/14/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
A cold front rolling through Sunday night will bring a line of showers and storms. After it passes, temperatures will quickly drop, with some even seeing freezing conditions early next week.
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3/13/2026
Friday PM Forecast: warmer temperatures roll into parade weekend, strong cold front to follow
Posted 5:05 PM 3/13/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A brilliant weekend of weather is ahead for outdoor events, as cooler mornings will lead to comfortably warm afternoons. Another cold front will bring showers and then colder air to begin next week.
The Weekend: warming right back up, dry
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3/12/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: chilly night followed by a fast temperature rebound
Posted 3:44 PM 3/12/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A crisp feel has returned to the Capital Area behind the latest cold front, so have a light jacket ready for tonight. Even after a quick rebound in temperatures, keep the jacket close by for a longer stretch of chilly air next week.
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3/11/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: All clear from severe weather, a chilly wake-up call by morning
Posted 5:05 PM 3/16/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
The threat of severe weather is now over for the Storm Station's 13-parish, 2-county coverage area from Pointe Coupee Parish to the I-55 corridor. Showers and the occasional rumble of thunder will linger past midnight; however, all activity will remain below severe (More)
3/10/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: Severe threat going up as next round of storms arrives
Posted 9:43 PM 3/10/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Another wave of showers and thunderstorms will target the Capital Region late Wednesday, a few of which could be on the strong to severe side. A cold front follows close behind, clearing out the storms and setting up a crisp finish to the week.
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3/9/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Incoming front to bring more storms and pause streak of warmth
Posted 9:40 PM 3/9/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The warm, muggy pattern remains locked in for a few more days until the next big rainmaker arrives late Wednesday. A cold front follows close behind, clearing out the storms and setting up a crisp finish to the week.
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3/8/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Dense fog starts the week, midweek rainmaker to break warm spell
Posted 10:00 PM 3/8/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
A moisture-loaded ground will trigger dense fog across the area on Monday morning. Once that burns off, the warm and muggy pattern will continue. The next big rainmaker around midweek will seek to end the warm spell, with a noticeable cooldown trailing close behind.
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