Jeff Morrow
Weathercaster
Baton Rouge, La.
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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.
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Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
There will be a 30% chance of storms Sunday afternoon, similar to Saturday.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
It will be another day of near-record heat, with my forecast calling for a high of 99° in Baton Rouge and today’s record sitting at 100°, last set in 2009.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for a portion of the WAFB viewing aera on Friday.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 12:53 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
The current heat wave continues with Heat Advisories back beginning Wednesday and likely continuing right through the end of the week.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
There is no relief from the heat and humidity through the end of June. Temperatures will remain several degrees above normal for not only daytime highs but also morning lows.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Afternoon highs in the mid 90s when combined with humidity could lead to heat index values between 105°-110° in some areas.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
All the rain that has fallen over the last few days will cause an elevation in humidity levels Sunday.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Jay Grymes, Steve Caparotta, Jeff Morrow and Jared Silverman
Wednesday, June 1, marks the first day of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Are you prepared?
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 1:48 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Experts with NOAA along with the NHC issued their tropical activity outlook for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season on Tuesday, May 24.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 1:20 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area through Thursday morning, delivering drought relief after a dry start to 2022.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
A series of disturbances will set the stage for periods of wet weather through Thursday morning. Monday thunderstorm coverage will be scattered in nature.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 10:07 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
An area of low pressure moving inland in the Central Gulf Coast region in combination with an inverted trough will keep sct'd to numerous showers and t-storms in the early work week forecast.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
High pressure remains in control through the rest of the work/school week keeping the weather hot, humid, and dry.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 3:39 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures will stay hot and conditions humid as we close out the work/school week.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Sunday night into early Monday morning a total lunar eclipse is set to take place.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Scattered showers and t-storms return to the forecast early Thursday evening.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 4:30 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Wednesday will be the last day this week the area will stay completely dry. Showers and t-storms will begin to pop up on Thursday.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 5:47 AM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
The weather will remain dry and hot as we move into the work/school week.
Updated: May. 1, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Clouds look to be on the increase as we move into the work/ school week. Monday expect a sun/cloud mix but the area remains dry.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
A line of thunderstorms will move through the local area Monday afternoon into the early evening.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Our next cold front will slowly approach the area on Monday.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures will be warmer Thursday as a ridge of high pressure continues to build. Highs will top out in the mid 80°s all the way through the upcoming weekend
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
High pressure will dominate the local weather in the coming days.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Sct’d to numerous showers and t-storms will develop out ahead of a cold front late Sunday evening.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 9:21 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
A slow-moving cold front will work through the area late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. A Slight Risk (2 out 5) for severe weather remains in place.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
The Storm Prediction Center has maintained Slight Risks (2 out of 5) for severe weather for the local area Tuesday afternoon and evening and again Wednesday afternoon and night. The first threat on Tuesday will be tied to a passing mid-level disturbance.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 8:09 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
A warming trend will continue into the start of the new work week.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Monday will be a warm and breezy day. Rain won’t enter the forecast until after sunset. Early on rain chances will remain limited.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Monday will be another mainly quiet weather day.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Wednesday morning will be dry and windy. The wind throughout the day will be gusty with gusts as high as 50 mph outside of thunderstorm activity.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2022 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Monday and Tuesday will be dry and warmer than normal.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 11:30 AM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
A weak cold front will move through the local area Thursday afternoon. Just enough moisture may be present in the atmosphere to drop a few sprinkles.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
A tornado watch has been issued for southeastern Louisiana and southern/central Mississippi until 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2022 at 8:01 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
The local area continues to brace for a potential severe weather outbreak Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
A storm system will continue to slowly exit to the east.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
A mid-level disturbance will be pushing through the local area Tuesday. A line and cluster of t-storms will rush through southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi early Tuesday morning.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2022 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures will be trending warmer for most of the week ahead.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2022 at 5:12 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers, maybe an isolated storm. Highs will again be above average, ranging in the mid 80s in the afternoon.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 at 5:18 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
A somewhat unsettled weather pattern will take shape for most of the remainder of the week.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2022 at 4:42 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
The local area will experience a brief/ light freeze early Valentine’s Day Monday morning.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 at 4:31 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
After a cold start in the 30s this morning, highs will rebound into the low 60s for most compliments of that sunshine.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
The last of the clouds clear out this evening with clear skies letting temperatures fall into the low 30°s for much of the viewing area on Tuesday morning.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 5:11 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
There won’t be much to complain about in the world of weather this week.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2022 at 5:46 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
Monday will be another really nice weather day. Clouds will be on the increase, but we stay dry and temperatures will be very comfortable.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2022 at 8:43 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
It won’t be as cold Monday morning as it was over the weekend, but still bundle up as temperatures come close or drop just below the freezing mark.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 11:59 AM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures Thursday will continue to slowly fall as we see the impacts of a passed Arctic cold front.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 4:43 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures will trend several degrees above normal Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday will be a warm day all around with lows only in the low 50°s and highs reaching the mid 70°s. Tuesday will stay dry under partly cloudy skies, while most of Wednesday will remain dry under mostly cloudy skies.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2022 at 3:43 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures will be trending warmer over the next couple of days, but that will take a radical change as we end the week.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2022 at 8:20 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
Sunday will be overcast, cold, and breezy in the morning, then a partial and gradual clearing later in the afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 at 12:28 PM CST
|By Jeff Morrow
Temperatures will remain colder than normal for the next few days. Highs Tuesday will top out around 60° under mostly sunny skies. With a light jacket, Tuesday is a beautiful weather day.