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Rounds of showers and storms heading into Easter
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (270+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Scattered showers and storms will begin developing by late morning into the afternoon, becoming more widespread by late afternoon.It will be a warm and gloomy day, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid 80s. There…...
FIRST ALERT 9 A.M. FORECAST: Friday, April 3
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (49+ words) FIRST ALERT 9 A.M. FORECAST: Friday, April 3WAFB FIRST ALERT 9 A.M. FORECAST: Friday, April 3 FIRST ALERT 10 PM FORECAST: Friday, Apr. 3 FIRST ALERT 6 PM FORECAST: Friday, Apr. 3 FIRST ALERT 4 PM FORECAST: Friday, Apr. 3 First Alert Weather EXTRA - Friday, April 3...
FIRST ALERT NOON FORECAST: Friday, Apr. 3
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (55+ words) FIRST ALERT NOON FORECAST: Friday, Apr. 3WAFB FIRST ALERT NOON FORECAST: Friday, Apr. 3 FIRST ALERT 4 PM FORECAST: Friday, Apr. 3 First Alert Weather EXTRA - Friday, April 3 FIRST ALERT 9 A.M. FORECAST: Friday, April 3 FIRST ALERT 6 A.M. FORECAST: Friday, Apr. 3 FIRST ALERT 10 PM FORECAST: Thursday, Apr....
A wet, stormy Easter weekend
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (149+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Rain gear is necessary this Easter weekend. Warm, cloudy weather prevails this Good Friday with highs in the 80s. Rain this afternoon shouldn't be as widespread as yesterday, but a few storms may produce localized heavy downpours....
World's oldest tortoise very much alive despite death rumors
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (46+ words) World's oldest tortoise very much alive despite death rumors'WAFB World's oldest tortoise very much alive despite death rumors Countries rely on renewable energy as Iran war disrupts global energy markets Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down…...
Dozens gather at BGSU planetarium to watch historic Artemis ll launch
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (43+ words) Dozens gather at BGSU planetarium to watch historic Artemis ll launch'WAFB Dozens gather at BGSU planetarium to watch historic Artemis ll launch SkyWatch Bird Rescue hosting first yard sale fundraiser of 2026 TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash impacting traffic on Highway 17 North near…...
First Alert Weather EXTRA - Thursday, April 2
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (48+ words) First Alert Weather EXTRA - Thursday, April 2WAFB First Alert Weather EXTRA - Thursday, April 2 FIRST ALERT 9 A.M. FORECAST: Thursday, April 2 FIRST ALERT 6 A.M. FORECAST: Thursday, Apr. 2 FIRST ALERT 10 PM FORECAST: Wednesday, Apr. 1 FIRST ALERT 6 PM FORECAST: Wednesday, Apr. 1...
Soggy Easter forecast
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (217+ words) Soggy Easter forecast'WAFB BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - You'll need an umbrella through Easter Sunday. Good Thursday morning! Get ready for more warm, summer-like weather. Highs will rise to the 80s, and scattered thunderstorms are likely mainly during the afternoon. Rain chances…...
Southern University plays key role in historic Artemis II mission, inspiring next generation
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (459+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched, Southern University is highlighting the role it played in the historic moment, one that is now inspiring pride across campus and throughout the Baton Rouge community. RELATED: Southern University…...
Louisiana museum director reacts to historic Artemis II liftoff, highlights state’s role in mission
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (162+ words) Louisiana museum director reacts to historic Artemis II liftoff, highlights state's role in mission'WAFB BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Artemis II mission is officially underway, and one Louisiana museum leader says the state's role in the moon launch is a…...