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

For the time being, the First Alert Forecast will call for scattered rains all three days, with a warming trend that has us into the mid 80s by Monday.

Jay Grymes

Published April 1, 2020 at 10:28 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Wednesday morning looking quite cool

Get ready for the coolest morning we’ve seen in more than three weeks, with Wednesday morning lows running from the upper 40s to low 50s around most of the WAFB area.

Jay Grymes

Published March 31, 2020 at 10:33 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cool front moving through Tuesday

Cloud cover will increase through Monday evening with rains becoming more likely after midnight and into early Tuesday morning. A cool front will deliver showers and a few thunderstorms with the rains wrapping up by or before the lunch hour.

Jay Grymes

Published March 30, 2020 at 10:34 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cool front on the way; some rain over the weekend

We’ve got one more day to go with highs in the upper 80s. In fact, the First Alert Forecast for a high of 88° Saturday would break the record for that calendar day.

Jay Grymes

Published March 27, 2020 at 10:31 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cool front expected to arrive Saturday into Sunday

The weekend front is looking less and less energetic with each passing day. There’s virtually no threat of severe storms as it rolls through our area and many WAFB communities will be essentially rain-free.

Jay Grymes

Published March 26, 2020 at 10:28 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warmer than usual temps continue until weekend

The warmer than normal weather pattern will continue into Saturday.

Jay Grymes

Published March 25, 2020 at 10:32 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cold front to move through this weekend; severe weather not a concern at this time

A cold front will track from northwest to southeast across Louisiana Saturday into early Sunday morning. At this time of year, spring cold fronts can mean weather trouble, but storm energy and severe weather are not a concern with this anticipated weekend front.

Jay Grymes

Published March 24, 2020 at 10:29 PM

The main weather story this week will be about the warmth as afternoon temperatures climb into the mid to upper 80s with a few neighborhoods flirting with a 90° high by the end of the work week.

Jay Grymes

Published March 23, 2020 at 10:39 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Expect on-and-off showers throughout the weekend as cold front moves through

The cold front will stall along or near the Louisiana coast and meander there through Saturday, keeping most WAFB communities in the cooler air to the north of the boundary.

Jay Grymes

Published March 20, 2020 at 10:44 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Wet weekend ahead as cold front moves through

A cold front will move southeast through Louisiana Friday, bringing showers and thunderstorms with it. However, its impact in the WAFB area is not expected until the latter half of the day.

Jay Grymes

Published March 19, 2020 at 10:30 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Run of active, rainy days stars Friday

The daily First Alert Forecasts have been preparing you all week long for a more active run of rainy days starting Friday and extending through the weekend into Monday.

Jay Grymes

Published March 18, 2020 at 4:35 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Springs starts Thurs.; Friday and Saturday look wet

Friday through Sunday look to be wet, with regional rains potentially extending into Monday. A cold front complex will roll through the state from Friday through Saturday.

Jay Grymes

Published March 17, 2020 at 10:36 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warmer than normal temps through week, then cold front arrives Friday into Saturday

After a mainly dry afternoon, we expect a few showers into the evening loosely linked to a meandering front that will remain nearby into the night.

Jay Grymes

Published March 16, 2020 at 3:09 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warm, sunny weekend ahead

It’s more of the same for the weekend forecast and that should be good news for most of us.

Jay Grymes

Published March 13, 2020 at 10:29 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temps remain above average; rain chances low

The forecast for the next several days doesn’t change much at all. Temperatures will remain above average, not just through the weekend, but through the entire 10-day forecast period.

Jay Grymes

Published March 12, 2020 at 10:29 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temps creep into low 80s; rain chances low through weekend

Friday and the weekend look to be much the same, with morning clouds and fog followed by a mix of sun and clouds for each afternoon. Highs all three days will run around 80° to the lower 80s across much of the WAFB viewing area.

Jay Grymes

Published March 11, 2020 at 10:32 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Wednesday looks mainly dry; warm temps continue

Rains will continue to taper off through the evening and into the night. It should be a mainly dry start Wednesday under cloudy skies, with patchy fog for the morning commute and daybreak temperatures for the capital region in the low 60s.

Jay Grymes

Published March 10, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Showers are likely from midday into the afternoon Tuesday and they will be accompanied by a few rumbles of thunder. Set Tuesday rain chances at about 70%.

Jay Grymes

Published March 9, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Don’t forget: Daylight Saving Time begins overnight and you will want to set those clocks ahead one hour if they don’t do it automatically.

Jay Grymes

Published March 7, 2020 at 9:55 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Beautiful weekend ahead

The weekend is looking good for some outdoor fun, backyard gardening, or just enjoying a couple of dry spring days.

Jay Grymes

Published March 6, 2020 at 10:33 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Dry weekend ahead with cool temps, some clouds

Make plans to take advantage of the weekend!

Jay Grymes

Published March 5, 2020 at 10:28 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Severe weather threat subsiding

Yes, the forecast calling for a Slight Risk of severe weather has effectively been a bust.

Jay Grymes

Published March 4, 2020 at 10:31 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Severe weather possible Wednesday afternoon, night

All modes of severe weather are possible, including large hail, damaging thunderstorm winds, and isolated tornadoes. In addition, areas along and especially north of the I-10/12 corridor could see 2” to 3” of rain, with local totals higher.

Jay Grymes

Published March 3, 2020 at 10:30 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Strong storms, locally heavy rain possible by Wednesday

Wednesday looks to be the main event, with rounds of showers and thunderstorms through the day. The Storm Prediction Center has much of the Baton Rouge area under a Slight Risk (2/5) of severe weather, with areas near and north of the state line under a Marginal Risk (1/5).

Steve Caparotta and Jay Grymes

Published March 2, 2020 at 10:29 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Beautiful, sunny weekend ahead

We get to enjoy a mild and dry weekend with afternoon temperatures in the 70s both Saturday and Sunday.

Jay Grymes

Published February 28, 2020 at 10:32 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warming trend continues through weekend

The warming trend will continue through the weekend and it stays dry Saturday and Sunday too.

Jay Grymes

Published February 27, 2020 at 10:27 PM

Finally, some sunshine! The First Alert Forecast keeps the Baton Rouge area dry through the upcoming weekend as well!

Jay Grymes

Published February 26, 2020 at 10:24 PM

Tuesday morning begins under cloudy to mostly cloudy skies with daybreak temperatures for the Red Stick in the low to mid 50s. Clouds will persist through most of the day, but the last day of Carnival will stay dry for all of south Louisiana.

Jay Grymes

Published February 24, 2020 at 10:33 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cool, dry weekend ahead

It has been a cool and breezy Friday, but everyone is loving the sunshine!

Jay Grymes

Published February 21, 2020 at 7:08 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Dry weekend expected with cooler temps

The weekend forecast is a dry one and that’s very welcomed news for just about everybody. But we start the weekend with a chill as many WAFB neighborhoods will flirt with a light freeze Saturday morning under clear skies.

Jay Grymes

Published February 20, 2020 at 10:40 PM

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