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9/17/2026
More than just quiet, one hurricane season metric is at an all-time low
Posted 8:13 PM 9/17/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
So far, the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be the quietest on record dating back to 1950, according to a key measurement used by the Storm Station.
The metric is called Accumulated Cyclone Energy, or ACE. Rather than simply counting named storms, it factors in how strong (More)
9/8/2026
PHOTOS: NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Hammond, full damage survey released
Posted 12:00 PM 9/8/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus, Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
HAMMOND — A tornado touched down just west of Hammond on Monday afternoon, according to a National Weather Service storm survey. The twister was rated EF-0 with maximum estimated winds of 85 mph. It caused no fatalities or injuries.
The tornado touched down at 2:39 p.m. in a parking (More)
9/3/2026
Scanning skies on game day to stay ahead of storms, even without access to radar
Posted 5:21 PM 9/3/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
With street-level tracking capabilities, the Storm Station Weather App is a great tool for tracking incoming storms in real time. But with crowds converging on LSU and Southern campuses on (More)
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Nights have just become longer than days, why the 50-50 split was delayed after the equinox
Posted 7:56 PM 9/27/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Fall officially began at 7:04 p.m. last Tuesday, September 22, 2026. This marked the point in the Earth’s orbit around the Sun when sunlight shone directly on the Equator. Day and night were also nearly equal on this date, though it wasn't an exact 50-50 split.
The true balance of (More)
9/24/2026
LSU vs. Texas A&M: LSU Kickoff Weather Index
Posted 5:55 PM 9/24/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
On Saturday, the LSU Tigers will host Texas A&M at 6:30 pm in Tiger Stadium. Unlike the first two home games of the season, rain will not be an issue. Humidity will be a little bit lower as well, making a more comfortable watch for fans. Thermometers will be in the low 80s under mostly clear (More)