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: Early morning freeze Saturday, warming trend on Sunday

Most of us missed the freeze for Christmas morning, but most of us won’t be as lucky on Saturday morning with temperatures dropping to around 30° for metro Baton Rouge.

Jay Grymes

Published December 25, 2020 at 9:29 PM

FIRST ALERT: Entire WAFB viewing area under Tornado Watch until 2 a.m.

A line of thunderstorms will be rolling through the local area late Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Jay Grymes

Published December 23, 2020 at 11:09 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain returns late Wednesday

Any rain is likely gone before you wake up on Christmas Eve morning.

Jay Grymes

Published December 22, 2020 at 7:35 AM

Overnight, under clear skies, anticipate a light freeze, patchy frost, and a low of 32°.

Jay Grymes

Published December 17, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Expect patchy frost and a light freeze overnight as our low drops into the lower 30°s.

Jay Grymes

Published December 16, 2020 at 7:29 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: December begins with first freeze of the season

Tuesday morning begins the month of December with the first freeze of the season, a reminder that winter is right around the corner.

Jay Grymes

Published November 30, 2020 at 7:54 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Dry pattern will continue through the weekend

We have enjoyed a fine week of autumn weather and the dry pattern will continue through the weekend and into next week.

Jay Grymes

Published November 20, 2020 at 1:55 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Expect warmer weekend, with next cold front anticipated next week

Both morning and afternoon temperatures will be a little warmer Friday and into the weekend. Daybreak temperatures for the Red Stick will be in the mid 50°s, with afternoons climbing to the upper 70°s to near 80° the next three days.

Jay Grymes

Published November 19, 2020 at 9:08 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Beautiful fall week on tap before things warm up again this weekend

The WAFB area will continue to enjoy some fine November weather right into the weekend.

Jay Grymes

Published November 18, 2020 at 10:29 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Pleasant autumn weather will continue but warming trend begins Thursday

After a chilly morning start, Tuesday was a pleasant autumn day under clear skies. Skies will stay clear through the night with Baton Rouge area temperatures dropping into the 40°s after midnight.

Jay Grymes

Published November 17, 2020 at 2:08 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Expect week of fall weather; historic Iota to make landfall in Central America as major hurricane

The bottom line is we get to enjoy a fine week of fall weather with morning lows in the 40°s and 50°s, followed by afternoon highs in the 70°s.

Jay Grymes

Published November 16, 2020 at 9:30 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cold front arriving Sunday

It was a warm but enjoyable Friday afternoon under blue skies and sunshine and we all get to enjoy a nice evening with skies staying clear and temperatures slowly falling through the 60s.

Jay Grymes

Published November 13, 2020 at 7:29 PM

The front is not going to be much of a rainmaker; the First Alert forecast currently sets Sunday’s rain chances at 20% or less, and even those places that do get rain are unlikely to receive much over 0.1″ for the day.

Jay Grymes

Published November 12, 2020 at 6:47 PM

A weak cold front has been slowly advancing across Louisiana on Wednesday, spawning a few light showers in the WAFB region through the day. The front is expected to be east of the Baton Rouge area this evening and make its way out of Louisiana by Thursday morning.

Jay Grymes

Published November 11, 2020 at 10:28 PM

The Storm Team is tracking two stories: a continued run of temperatures in the 80°s through the next five days and the very active tropics, with Eta in the Gulf, an invest in the Caribbean, and Theta in the open Atlantic.

Jay Grymes

Published November 10, 2020 at 10:39 PM

The First Alert forecast keeps the WAFB region warm and somewhat muggy right through the work week and into the upcoming weekend.

Jay Grymes

Published November 9, 2020 at 10:30 PM

It has certainly been a fine run of days to begin the month of November, but as we all know, all good things must come to an end.

Jay Grymes

Published November 6, 2020 at 6:43 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Some rain to move through over weekend

Weekend rain totals are expected to average at 0.5″ or less from the interstate corridor northward, but increase to more than 1″ near and along the coastal margin. While we could hear some rumbles of thunder Saturday, severe weather is not a concern.

Jay Grymes

Published November 5, 2020 at 10:38 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Nice autumn days ahead

Skies will stay mainly clear into Wednesday evening with temperatures dropping into the 50s before 8 p.m. for most WAFB communities.

Jay Grymes

Published November 4, 2020 at 2:50 PM

As we roll into the weekend, Gulf moisture will be returning to the area. While widespread rains are unlikely, we can expect a handful of showers in the region Saturday and a passing shower or two Sunday.

Jay Grymes

Published November 3, 2020 at 10:44 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Election Day will get off to a chilly start; sunshine will continue for most of the week

It’s been a beautiful Election “Eve” and we will repeat it with an equally-nice Election Day. Get out and vote if you haven’t already: it is important.

Jay Grymes

Published November 2, 2020 at 10:29 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cool temperatures to stay through mid week

Skies will stay mainly clear through the night and into Saturday morning with a chilly daybreak start in the mid 40s for metro Baton Rouge.

Jay Grymes

Published October 30, 2020 at 4:26 PM

It’s a much different weather picture on this Thursday morning than 24 hours ago.

Jay Grymes

Published October 29, 2020 at 10:29 PM

All the focus is on Hurricane Zeta right now, particularly for those living in the New Orleans metro area and the most southeastern parishes of the state, but once Zeta passes, a beautiful fall weekend is on the way.

Jay Grymes

Published October 28, 2020 at 3:25 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Zeta likely takes aim at Louisiana

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) guidance has remained relatively steadfast in its anticipation of a Louisiana landfall by Zeta.

Jay Grymes

Published October 26, 2020 at 10:30 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cold front arriving Friday night

A slow-moving cold front will push across the WAFB area Friday evening and overnight and be draped across the southeastern parishes by Saturday’s daybreak.

Jay Grymes

Published October 23, 2020 at 2:59 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Slight cool front to move through Fri. into Sat., but temps remain above normal

A cold front will be approaching Louisiana from the northwest Friday, but won’t push through the WAFB area until the first half of Saturday.

Jay Grymes

Published October 22, 2020 at 10:33 PM

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

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