Jay Grymes

Chief Meteorologist

Baton Rouge, La.

Jay Grymes joined the WAFB 9News team in August 1996 and was named Chief Meteorologist in May 2003.

Jay was born in Arlington, Virginia and grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, He moved to Baton Rouge in 1985 by invitation from LSU.

Awards:

Louisiana State Climatologist, 1991-2003, President of the American Association of State Climatologists (2001-2002)
2004 "Weathercast of the Year." Louisiana Association of Broadcasters
2009 "Outstanding Achievement Award: News Media." National Hurricane Conference
2010 "Golden Mike Award." Louisiana Association of Broadcasters
2014 "Outstanding Service Award." Baton Rouge Fire Prevention Committee

Books:

Louisiana Weather and Climate, Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Education:

University of Delaware
Louisiana State University: 30+ graduate hours focusing on climatology, meteorology and hydrology

Recent Articles by Jay

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Expect temps in the low 50°s Saturday morning

The front is expected to push through the WAFB area early Friday and move over the northern Gulf by the afternoon. While the front is not expected to produce much rain, it will deliver a significant cooling for the latter half of Friday into Saturday, setting the stage for a great weekend.

Jay Grymes

Published October 14, 2020 at 10:28 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cooler weather has arrived, more on the way

Fair to partly cloudy skies Thursday will come with afternoon temperatures back into the mid 80°s with the second cool front of the week on the way.

Jay Grymes

Published October 13, 2020 at 10:45 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Two cool fronts on the way this week

Fair to partly cloudy skies Thursday will come with afternoon temperatures back into the mid 80°s with the second cool front of the week on the way.

Jay Grymes

Published October 12, 2020 at 10:29 PM

Delta regains major hurricane strength, could strengthen more Thurs. night

The First Alert Storm Team is tracking Delta.

Jay Grymes

Published October 8, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Delta expected to make landfall along La. coast Friday as Cat. 2 or 3 storm

The Storm Team notes that Delta is expected to have a relatively large wind field upon arrival and the potential for a landfall as a Category 3 major hurricane is not out of the question.

Jay Grymes

Published October 7, 2020 at 10:35 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Delta now a hurricane, could hit Louisiana Friday morning

With Tropical Storm Gamma already spinning in the southern Gulf and the Caribbean’s Tropical Storm Delta getting upgraded to a hurricane Monday night, we received a double reminder that we’re still a long way from the close of the 2020 Hurricane Season.

Jay Grymes

Published October 5, 2020 at 10:52 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Beautiful autumn weather should continue deep into next week

The great autumn weather continues through the weekend and deep into next week.

Jay Grymes

Published October 2, 2020 at 2:49 PM

The Storm Team forecast calling for more fine autumn days remains intact, so make plans to take advantage of what should be a lovely weekend!

Jay Grymes

Published October 1, 2020 at 10:28 PM

It’s October, but that doesn’t mean hurricane season is over

It’s October, and that means we’re on the down slope of tropical landfall threats for Louisiana based on the historical record. However, don’t think that October is not a potentially active and dangerous month for the Bayou State.

Jay Grymes

Published October 1, 2020 at 2:12 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cool fall days continue

No complaints expected with this First Alert Forecast, as skies remain mainly sunny through the weekend and into next week.

Jay Grymes

Published September 30, 2020 at 10:28 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain-free, sunny fall days ahead straight through weekend

We are at the beginning of an extended and welcome run of autumn weather, where the forecast is built around abundant sunshine during the day, mainly clear skies at night, and a run of days with temperatures at or below normal for this time of year.

Jay Grymes

Published September 29, 2020 at 10:30 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Expect fall temps and clear skies this week; disturbance in the Caribbean being monitored

Say hello to a real dose of autumn that will last all week long and right through the weekend.

Jay Grymes

Published September 28, 2020 at 10:34 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Low rain chances for weekend, Monday brings cold front

There is not much of anything to complain about for the days of September: even high schools and the LSU Tigers are back to football, making it seem a little closer to normal for fall.

Jay Grymes

Published September 25, 2020 at 2:18 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: This weekend’s weather should make you smile

The clouds, drizzle, and mist made for a rather unattractive and damp Thursday morning but we are headed for an extended run of days that should put a smile on your face.

Jay Grymes

Published September 24, 2020 at 10:33 PM

As expected, Wednesday was a rainy day across the WAFB area with showers and thunderstorms linked to the remnants of Beta. As of Wednesday afternoon, Beta was moving through central Louisiana on its way to Mississippi along a northeastward track. Rainbands linked to Beta’s circulation were bei

Jay Grymes

Published September 23, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Tuesday is the autumnal equinox; welcome to the first official day of fall!

Jay Grymes

Published September 22, 2020 at 10:31 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Beta to bring several days of rain into Louisiana

While eyes are on Tropical Storm Beta in the western Gulf, our focus is on the local rainfall forecast over the next three days, especially once Beta makes a turn to the northeast and heads towards Louisiana.

Jay Grymes

Published September 21, 2020 at 10:29 PM

With only 21 names on the Atlantic storm list, what happened to the other 5 letters?

In 2005, six Greek letters were used for storm names. Based on the pace of 2020 thus far, we are likely to go far deeper into the Greek alphabet this year.

Jay Grymes

Published September 21, 2020 at 10:13 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Expect cooler temperatures to stay for weekend with uncertainties in Gulf

Friday’s clouds were a bit thicker and more persistent than expected but the trade-off was a cooler afternoon with highs only in the low 80s.

Jay Grymes

Published September 18, 2020 at 3:11 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Mainly dry Friday; expect fall-like temps Saturday, Sunday mornings

While the First Alert Storm Team can’t guarantee a totally rain-free Friday for the viewing area, rain chances for most of the area are set at 10% or less with a slightly higher chance of rain along and near the coast.

Jay Grymes

Published September 17, 2020 at 10:29 PM

Invest 90L expected to strengthen; record hurricane season presses on

While anything in the Gulf is worrisome, we can sit back for the next several days and enjoy our “weekend taste of fall” without too much concern in the short term.

Jay Grymes

Published September 17, 2020 at 10:39 AM

After Thursday, it’s goodbye to the 90°s with Baton Rouge area highs in the mid 80°s for Friday and the weekend. A cool front will be pushing southward through the region late Friday into early Saturday morning.

Jay Grymes

Published September 16, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Plenty of time left in record-breaking 2020 hurricane season as we watch system in Gulf for signs of development

We are all “hurricane weary” even though most of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi have fared relatively well so far this season.

Jay Grymes

Published September 16, 2020 at 12:11 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Sally slowly approaches coast; fall cool front on the way next week

Louisiana has been spared from the tropical winds and rains that were in the forecast just a few days ago, but there are still some minor storm surge issues for portions of St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes, as well as the inland tidal lakes (Pontchartrain and Maurepas).

Jay Grymes

Published September 15, 2020 at 10:29 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Hurricane Sally forecast for metro Baton Rouge continues to improve, but don’t relax just yet

We’re not ready to relax just yet... There’s still enough uncertainty in Hurricane Sally’s future that we need to remain vigilant for the next two days.

Jay Grymes

Published September 14, 2020 at 10:29 PM

For the second consecutive update, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) 10 p.m. Advisory for T.S. Sally has shown an eastward shift in the projected storm track and forecast cone.

Jay Grymes

Published September 13, 2020 at 11:43 PM

T.D. #19 has been upgraded to T.S. Sally as of Saturday’s 1 p.m. advisory

The latest National Hurricane Center forecast has a Category 1 Hurricane making landfall along/near the LA/MS border on Tuesday.

Jay Grymes

Published September 12, 2020 at 2:01 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Hurricane Season really heating up; 2 systems could bring rain to La. coast next week

Tropical moisture in a pair of waves will keep rain chances for the WAFB area running at 60% to 70% from Saturday through Wednesday, at least.

Jay Grymes

Published September 10, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Highs over the weekend will be in the low 90°s, and neither day looks to be an all-day washout. Just be ready for a pair of muggier, wetter days.

Jay Grymes

Published September 9, 2020 at 10:31 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Summer-like temps continue; 4 features being tracking in the tropics

A cold front will be approaching Louisiana from the northwest over the weekend and into Monday. Unfortunately, instead of delivering a welcomed departure from the summer-like heat and humidity, it looks like the front may stall over the state rather than push through to the Gulf.

Jay Grymes

Published September 8, 2020 at 10:29 PM

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