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How a weather forecast impacted D-Day, altering the course of history

Posted 8:59 PM 6/6/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The courage of around 160,000 Allied troops was displayed during the D-Day invasion on June 6th, 1944, as they overtook the heavily fortified French coastline occupied by Nazi Germany.

Lots of planning went into the immense and world-altering task, and the weather was one important (More)

6/3/2026

Category 6 possible in proposed new hurricane scale that considers all hazards

Posted 9:21 PM 6/3/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A new study suggests that a redesigned hurricane warning scale helps people better understand storm risks and make more informed decisions about whether to evacuate.

Research from the University of South Florida compares the traditional Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS), which (More)

5/28/2026

New drought monitor reveals major improvements

New drought monitor reveals major improvements

Posted 12:35 PM 5/28/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

With the continued rainy pattern the Capital Region has been under, the latest drought monitor reveals major improvements area-wide. Baton Rouge Metro Airport has now reported a net surplus of rain for the year. It was not that long ago that the Capital City was falling behind the average for (More)

5/21/2026

JUST IN: NOAA releases their annual hurricane season outlook

JUST IN: NOAA releases their annual hurricane season outlook

Posted 10:38 AM 5/21/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists

LAKELAND, Fla. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its 2026 hurricane season outlook. NOAA predicts a below-average season with 8-14 named storms (More)

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