Jeff Morrow

Weathercaster

Baton Rouge, La.

Jeff Morrow is a weathercaster for WAFB 9News.

Although a Baton Rouge native, Morrow left for college, but returned back to his hometown in December 2008. Before his return he worked at KKCO in Grand Junction, Colorado.

In addition to his work on-air, Morrow has volunteered for Meals on Wheels, been a mentor for the senior year project for Livingston Parish High Schools, and also enjoys speaking to kids at local schools about weather and the news business in general.

Morrow is married and has two children. His dog Wally was a rescue who appeared on the WAFB pet segment in 2009. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, going on vacations, and eating at new and fun restaurants.

Education:

University of Oklahoma: Broadcasting and Electronic Media, and minor in Meteorology
Parkview Baptist high school

Recent Articles by Jeff

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Nice weather to start work week; eyes on Zeta Wednesday

The weather will remain quiet to start the work/school week. Monday will stay dry with partly cloudy skies and a decent warming trend.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 25, 2020 at 7:49 PM

The latest National Hurricane Center forecast has been nudged to the east away from the local area. Zeta is expected to be a lop-sided tropical cyclone at landfall due to persistent southwesterly wind shear.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 25, 2020 at 10:34 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Quiet today; focus on Zeta in coming days

Tropical Storm Zeta continues to garner a lot of attention along the North Central Gulf Coast. The storm is currently located in the Central Caribbean, but is forecast to move into the Gulf of Mexico by Tuesday as a Category 1 Hurricane. Until then expect quiet weather to be the rule for Southeast L

Jeff Morrow

Published October 25, 2020 at 7:25 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: All eyes on Gulf for mid-week

T.D. #28 is forecast to strengthen gradually as it slowly moves through the Caribbean over the next 48 hours.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 24, 2020 at 6:12 PM

Louisiana once again in the cone of newly formed Tropical Depression #28

Tropical Depression #28 has formed in the NW Caribbean Sea. T.D. #28 is forecast to strengthen gradually as it slowly moves through the Caribbean over the next 48 hours.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 24, 2020 at 4:21 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cooler weekend; then watching the Gulf again

A cold front has worked through the area bringing with it slightly cooler temperatures. Many spots will be 10 degrees cooler this afternoon than what was felt Friday. Highs Saturday will range between the low to mid 70°s.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 24, 2020 at 8:31 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warmer than normal temps are here to stay

Afternoon highs will be just 3 degrees away from tying an over 100-year-old record.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 21, 2020 at 11:19 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Long wait for next cool down

Afternoon temperatures will be closer to records than normal over the next several days.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 20, 2020 at 11:24 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain chances increase by end of week

The warming trend that began Sunday will subtly continue into the work/school week.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 18, 2020 at 5:24 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Back to warmer than normal temperatures

We say goodbye to the cooler than normal temperatures. Southerly flow has returned bringing warm and moist air off the Gulf of Mexico. Dew point temperatures will be climbing tonight keeping temperatures from falling too quickly.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 18, 2020 at 7:48 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warmer temperatures return Sunday

We say goodbye to the cooler than normal temperatures. Southerly flow has returned bringing warm and moist air off the Gulf of Mexico.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 17, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Enjoy the cooler than normal temperatures while they last because they won’t last long. Saturday’s forecast is a true beauty. Expect lots of sunshine as high pressure sits overhead.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 17, 2020 at 8:35 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Fog could hamper morning commute

Surface moisture levels are increasing leading to an uptick in humidity.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 11, 2020 at 5:31 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warm and humid start to the week

It will be warmer than normal through the first half of the upcoming week. If you have continued cleanup plans be sure to stay hydrated.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 11, 2020 at 7:52 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: A couple of cold fronts over the next 7 days

A stronger cold front is set to arrive Friday morning.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 10, 2020 at 5:51 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Improving weather conditions as Delta exits

Delta dealt quite the blow to South Louisiana Friday night and early Saturday morning. Thankfully, Delta continues to weaken and move quickly away from the local area.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 10, 2020 at 7:25 AM

Delta makes 4th La. landfall of 2020 hurricane season

Hurricane Delta is forecast to make a landfall in Southwest Louisiana in Cameron Parish late Friday afternoon or early evening as a strong Category 2 Hurricane.

Jeff Morrow and Steve Caparotta

Published October 9, 2020 at 6:48 PM

The current NHC forecast calls for a Category 3 or strong Category 2 hurricane at landfall late Friday morning or early afternoon.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 7, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Tropical Depression #26 could become Tropical Storm Delta by morning; see latest track

The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Potential Tropical Cyclone #26 to Tropical Depression #26 as of the Sunday 10 PM advisory.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 4, 2020 at 10:51 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: All eyes on potential Tropical Cyclone #26

The National Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on what will become Tropical Storm, and according to the official NHC forecast, Hurricane Delta.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 4, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Potential Tropical Cyclone #26 heading toward central Gulf Coast late this week

The National Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on what will become Tropical Storm, and according to the official NHC forecast, Hurricane Delta.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 4, 2020 at 4:48 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Keeping an eye on the Tropics for later in the week

The local weather will remain quite pleasant as we move through the weekend into the start of the upcoming school/work week. Temperatures will remain near normal through Tuesday before a warming trend brings temperatures back above normal through the remainder of the week.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 4, 2020 at 8:51 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Simply beautiful weather to close out the weekend

Sunday’s forecast will be just as good as Saturday albeit with temperatures a handful of degrees warmer.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 3, 2020 at 5:38 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Near perfect weekend weather

The first weekend in October is producing picture perfect weather. Temperatures will remain below normal albeit with afternoon highs in the low to mid 80°s both Saturday and Sunday.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 3, 2020 at 8:30 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Tropics heating back up as we stay cooler than normal

The weather locally will remain picture perfect through the weekend.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 2, 2020 at 11:11 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Another cold front arrives tonight

A cold front is set to arrive tonight reinforcing the cooler than normal weather we’ve been enjoying lately. You won’t really notice this front as we stay clear and dry.

Jeff Morrow

Published October 1, 2020 at 12:28 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Autumn temperatures on the horizon

A real Autumn cold front will approach and move through the area Monday afternoon. Before it arrives expect areas of morning fog to be the biggest weather issue.

Jeff Morrow

Published September 27, 2020 at 5:20 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cold front arrives Monday afternoon

Southerly flow will maintain warm and slightly humid conditions Sunday. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 80°s in some neighborhoods today.

Jeff Morrow

Published September 27, 2020 at 7:57 AM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Anticipated autumn cold front arrives Monday

We close out the weekend with warm and humid conditions. Temperatures early Sunday morning will dip into the upper 60s.

Jeff Morrow

Published September 26, 2020 at 5:32 PM

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Shorts for the weekend; light jacket by Tuesday

A much anticipated autumn cold front is headed towards the local area, but we still have the weekend and Monday to get through first.

Jeff Morrow

Published September 26, 2020 at 8:22 AM

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