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More than just quiet, one hurricane season metric is at an all-time low

Posted 8:13 PM 9/17/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

So far, the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be the quietest on record dating back to 1950, according to a key measurement used by the Storm Station.

The metric is called Accumulated Cyclone Energy, or ACE. Rather than simply counting named storms, it factors in how strong (More)

9/8/2026

PHOTOS: NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Hammond, full damage survey released

Posted 12:00 PM 9/8/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus, Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

HAMMOND — A tornado touched down just west of Hammond on Monday afternoon, according to a National Weather Service storm survey. The twister was rated EF-0 with maximum estimated winds of 85 mph. It caused no fatalities or injuries.

The tornado touched down at 2:39 p.m. in a parking (More)

9/3/2026

Scanning skies on game day to stay ahead of storms, even without access to radar

Posted 5:21 PM 9/3/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

With street-level tracking capabilities, the Storm Station Weather App is a great tool for tracking incoming storms in real time. But with crowds converging on LSU and Southern campuses on (More)

8/27/2026

Why hurricanes get names and how they are determined

Why hurricanes get names and how they are determined

Posted 1:13 PM 8/27/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Hurricanes are named through a strict procedure set by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The National Hurricane Center utilizes these names every hurricane season. 

In light of the recent passing of Dolly Parton, many may wonder how a storm could be (More)

8/22/2026

Tropical Storm Moke brings another round of rain to Hawaii

Posted 9:12 AM 8/22/2026 by Dave Baker

Hawaii is facing another tropical threat just days after Hurricane Lala battered parts of the islands.

Tropical Storm Moke formed in the Pacific on Friday and is expected to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands this weekend and (More)

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LSU vs. Ole Miss: LSU Kickoff Weather Index

LSU vs. Ole Miss: LSU Kickoff Weather Index

Posted 2:49 PM 9/17/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

On Saturday, the LSU Tigers will visit a sultry Oxford, Mississippi, to play a game of national interest against the Ole Miss Rebels at 6:30 pm in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Unlike the first two games of the season, rain will not be an issue. However, the temperatures will be notable, with the (More)

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