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4/21/2025
Bonnet Carre' Spillway tested Monday morning as the Mississippi River continues to rise
Posted 9:52 PM 4/21/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The Mississippi River continues to swell after a heavy rain event from up north a few weeks ago. Officials are now taking steps to limit impacts, especially near New Orleans.
The Army Corps of Engineers conducted a test opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway on Monday morning. This (More)
4/17/2025
The 'forgotten' tornado outbreak
Posted 1:10 PM 4/20/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
2011 was a historic year for tornadoes, with many deadly outbreaks recorded across the United States. The most infamous of all, was on April 27, 2011. This was a once-in-a-generation type of tornado outbreak, with over 175 tornadoes, including four EF-5's. This event deserves the recognition it (More)
4/3/2025
CSU releases their first 2025 hurricane season forecast
Posted 9:31 AM 4/3/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The first outlook for the 2025 hurricane season is out! Colorado State University is predicting a slightly above average number of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes.
As for specific numbers, their forecast calls for 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. This (More)
4/2/2025
Three names retired after the historic 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
Posted 2:59 PM 4/6/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The World Meteorological Organization Hurricane Committee has retired Beryl, Helene, and Milton from the rotating lists of Atlantic tropical cyclone names because of the death and destruction they caused in 2024.
The WMO began naming storms in 1953 to help raise public awareness of a storm (More)
4/1/2025
Catastrophic flooding threatens areas to the north, local river rises expected
Posted 7:45 PM 4/1/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Multiple rounds of heavy rain will take aim at parts of the Mid-Mississippi River and Ohio River Valleys late this week. Some locations could collect over a foot of rain, leading to widespread, potentially catastrophic flash flooding in the region. While this is of no immediate concern for Baton (More)
3/31/2025
EF-0 tornado confirmed in Livingston Parish after Monday storms
Posted 10:21 PM 3/31/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Holden as thunderstorms roared through the region on Monday. Numerous severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings were needed in advance of the rough weather between 4 – 9am.
The (More)
3/24/2025
Severe thunderstorm produces one of Metro Airport's strongest wind gusts on record
Posted 4:54 PM 3/24/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A severe thunderstorm that moved through Baton Rouge early Monday morning produced a wind gust of 78 mph at Baton Rouge Metro Airport. This ties for the third-highest wind gust recorded at the airport since records began in 1942.
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