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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The nice weather we have been enjoying for the last several days is coming to an end. Humidity levels will be increasing as we roll into the first half of the new work/school week.
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Temperatures will be warming through the weekend, but humidity levels will also be low making for a string of very comfortable weather days.
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Well, we made it! Today is officially the last day of summer, and tomorrow is the first day of fall, better known as the autumn equinox. Right on que, we have a cold front expected to move through our area Tuesday night and move out early Wednesday morning.
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Two more days! Just two days away from a nice, game-changing cold front that will throw the switch off summer and onto fall! We’ll continue with humid conditions Monday and Tuesday with decent rain chances both days, highs in the mid 80s.
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We await our first true autumn cold front, which is set to arrive, ironically enough, on the first day of autumn (Wednesday).
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Nicholas has lost tropical characteristics and is now a remnant area of low pressure, but now is not the time to completely lower our guard for potential flooding. Indeed widespread flooding is no longer a concern, but all we have to do is look back at the last couple of days to see that the localized flood threat remains evident.
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The Baton Rouge area saw a nice break from the persistent rain Tuesday afternoon thanks to an influx of drier air. But rain bands will be returning by the evening and overnight. Rain coverage Wednesday will be less persistent and more of an off and on pattern thanks to the aforementioned drier air.
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The forecast for the WAFB viewing area will depend heavily on the evolution of Tropical Storm Nicholas.
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Even though temperatures should remain in the 80s today, the National Weather Service has issued another heat advisory for our viewing area. There will be higher levels of humidity and moisture in the air today, which will make it feel warmer.
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We get a break from the heat thanks to increasing rain chances for the first half of the Labor Day work week.
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WAFB First Alert Weather Team's continuing coverage of Hurricane Ida
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The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Ida as it moves through the Caribbean Sea toward the Gulf of Mexico.
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A continuation of this wetter weather pattern is expected to take place in the coming days. A weak tropical wave will be moving along the North Gulf Coast helping in aiding higher shower and t-storms chances Wednesday and Thursday.
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It remains a hot forecast through the work and school week even with increasing rain chances.
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We continue to track some showers and t-storms on radar. A few pockets of heavy rain fell causing a couple localized bullseyes.
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Locally we will continue to deal with heat and humidity and afternoon showers and t-storms. Over the next few days rain chances will be 50-60%. Be sure to have the umbrella with you as we close out the work/school week.
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Fred is forecast to make landfall late Monday afternoon near Pensacola as a 60 mph tropical storm.
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Invest 94-L has been upgraded to Potential Tropical Cyclone No. 6. It poses no immediate threat for Louisiana but the weather team will be watching it closely.
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An Excessive Heat Warning is in place for for metro BR and surrounding areas. Portions of Acadiana remain under a Heat Advisory.
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Afternoon highs both days will climb into the mid 90°s. Feels like temperatures will be at or above 100° for 5-9 hours.
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A Heat Advisory is in place for a majority of the viewing area once again today. Afternoon highs will reach the low to mid 90°s with feels like temperatures peaking between 103-108°. Similar to yesterday, it will be a late start to showers and thunderstorms.
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A Heat Advisory is in place once again today as afternoon highs reach the mid 90°s and feels like temperatures peak between 104°-109°.
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We stay mainly dry today with just a 20% chance for showers and t-storms by midafternoon. The heat will be the bigger weather story to close out the weekend.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for a portion of southeast Louisiana for Friday, July 22. The advisory will go into effect at 9 a.m. and remain in effect until 7 p.m.
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The National Hurricane Center gave Invest 92-L the special designation of Potential Tropical Cyclone #3. This special designation allows for the NHC to begin issuing regular advisories, forecast track cones, and watches and warnings.
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A lot of weather attention is on Invest 92-L and rightfully so. Invest 92-L is expected to become a tropical depression by as early as tomorrow as it finally begins its northerly push towards the Central Gulf Coast Region.
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A cluster of strong thunderstorms will be moving from Mississippi into southeast Louisiana late Sunday afternoon into the evening.
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Tuesday, June 1, marked the first day of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Are you prepared?
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After a quiet and dry Memorial Day, rain is returning to the forecast beginning Tuesday, June 1. Sct’d to numerous showers and t-storms will be possible by mid to late afternoon Tuesday.
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Widespread rains of 2″ to 4″ with locally higher totals on Thursday have added to the flooding woes that have plagued us through the week. Locations from central Ascension Parish northward into southern East Baton Rouge are reporting 10″ to 15″ of rain as of Thursday afternoon.
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It’s been a gorgeous weather day. Temperatures and conditions have been pleasant and will remain that way into the weekend.
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It’s one more nice day before the weather begins some noticeable changes. Enjoy outdoor activities today as temperatures remain comfortable and skies remain mainly clear.
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The Baton Rouge metro area remains under a Slight (2 out of 5) to Enhanced (3 out of 5) Risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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Now that measurable winter precipitation has exited the local area, the weather focus turns to the arrival of bitterly cold Arctic air
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A Winter Storm Warning is now posted for the vast majority of the WAFB viewing area from midnight through 6 p.m. on Monday.
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Off and on rain showers will stay in the forecast over the next 24 hours. A cold front Wednesday morning will finally clear out the wet stuff and bring us a much needed cool down.
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MLK Jr. Day is shaping up to be a beautiful day with sunny skies and highs in the mid 60′s. We’ll continue to see a warming trend over the next several days.
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It's going to be another beautiful weather day for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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A Level 3/5 (enhanced) risk of severe weather remains in place for much of our viewing area today. Damaging winds and a few tornadoes will be possible in any stronger storms that develop.
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The weather will be relatively quiet as many head back to the daily grind. Temperatures will be trending warmer in the coming days.
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Tonight’s forecast gets a stamp of approval from Santa with clear skies and cold temperatures expected.
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Clouds will increasing on Saturday ahead of our next rain maker. Scattered light rain showers will impact your Sunday plans.
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A cold front will push through the local area during the predawn hours on Monday.
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The local weather will stay dry to conclude the weekend. Skies will remain fair with just a few clouds. Afternoon temperatures Sunday will top out in the upper 70°s. The forecast changes some overnight as a weak cold front pushes through the area.
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Temperatures will remain above normal right through Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be nice.