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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There will be a 30% chance of storms Sunday afternoon, similar to Saturday.
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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.
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The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for a portion of the WAFB viewing aera on Friday.
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The current heat wave continues with Heat Advisories back beginning Wednesday and likely continuing right through the end of the week.
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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.
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Afternoon highs in the mid 90s when combined with humidity could lead to heat index values between 105°-110° in some areas.
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All the rain that has fallen over the last few days will cause an elevation in humidity levels Sunday.
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Wednesday, June 1, marks the first day of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Are you prepared?
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Experts with NOAA along with the NHC issued their tropical activity outlook for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season on Tuesday, May 24.
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Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area through Thursday morning, delivering drought relief after a dry start to 2022.
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A series of disturbances will set the stage for periods of wet weather through Thursday morning. Monday thunderstorm coverage will be scattered in nature.
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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.
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High pressure remains in control through the rest of the work/school week keeping the weather hot, humid, and dry.
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Temperatures will stay hot and conditions humid as we close out the work/school week.
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Sunday night into early Monday morning a total lunar eclipse is set to take place.
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Scattered showers and t-storms return to the forecast early Thursday evening.
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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.
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The weather will remain dry and hot as we move into the work/school week.
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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.
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A line of thunderstorms will move through the local area Monday afternoon into the early evening.
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Our next cold front will slowly approach the area on Monday.
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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
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Sct’d to numerous showers and t-storms will develop out ahead of a cold front late Sunday evening.
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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.
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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.
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A warming trend will continue into the start of the new work week.
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Monday will be a warm and breezy day. Rain won’t enter the forecast until after sunset. Early on rain chances will remain limited.
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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.
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Monday and Tuesday will be dry and warmer than normal.
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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.
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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.
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The local area continues to brace for a potential severe weather outbreak Tuesday.
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A storm system will continue to slowly exit to the east.
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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.
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Temperatures will be trending warmer for most of the week ahead.
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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.
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A somewhat unsettled weather pattern will take shape for most of the remainder of the week.
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The local area will experience a brief/ light freeze early Valentine’s Day Monday morning.
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After a cold start in the 30s this morning, highs will rebound into the low 60s for most compliments of that sunshine.
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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.
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There won’t be much to complain about in the world of weather this week.
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Monday will be another really nice weather day. Clouds will be on the increase, but we stay dry and temperatures will be very comfortable.
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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.
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Temperatures Thursday will continue to slowly fall as we see the impacts of a passed Arctic cold front.
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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.
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Temperatures will be trending warmer over the next couple of days, but that will take a radical change as we end the week.
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Sunday will be overcast, cold, and breezy in the morning, then a partial and gradual clearing later in the afternoon.
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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.