Weather
12/22/2024
NEW: Astronomers say ball of fire in Capital Area skies was a Chinese satellite returning to Earth
Posted 3:03 PM 12/22/2024 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
BATON ROUGE - A ball of fire streaked across Capital area skies on Saturday night. Residents could see the orange glow fly through the night-time sky around 10 p.m.
Astronomers are now weighing in, and they say it was a Chinese commercial satellite (Superview 1-02) which reentered (More)
12/2/2024
Recapping the active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season as it comes to a close
Posted 4:35 PM 12/2/2024 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season wrapped up on Saturday. It was an active season to say the least. In total, eighteen named storms developed and tracked through the Atlantic Basin. Of those, eleven became hurricanes and five became major (Cat. 3+) hurricanes. An average season produces fourteen (More)
11/29/2024
National Weather Service changing alerts used for harsh winter temperatures
Posted 1:02 PM 11/29/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The National Weather Service (NWS) is re-working several alerts that will change the messages you receive in harsh winter weather. Effective immediately, the HARD FREEZE WARNING product is being eliminated and the WIND CHILL ADVISORY will be (More)
11/26/2024
Storm Station partners with LSU to create football kickoff weather index
Posted 9:26 AM 12/2/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
On Saturday, LSU Football will kickoff in Tiger Stadium against the Oklahoma Sooners at 6:00pm CST. The Storm Station forecast calls for a kickoff temperature of 51 degrees beneath mostly clear skies. Temperatures will fall through the game and could be in the mid-40s before the contest (More)