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9/17/2026

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)

9/27/2026

Nights have just become longer than days, why the 50-50 split was delayed after the equinox

Posted 7:56 PM 9/27/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Fall officially began at 7:04 p.m. last Tuesday, September 22, 2026. This marked the point in the Earth’s orbit around the Sun when sunlight shone directly on the Equator. Day and night were also nearly equal on this date, though it wasn't an exact 50-50 split.

The true balance of (More)

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LSU vs. McNEESE STATE: LSU Kickoff Weather Index

LSU vs. McNEESE STATE: LSU Kickoff Weather Index

Posted 5:25 PM 10/2/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

On Saturday, the LSU Tigers will host the McNeese State Cowboys at 6:45 pm in Tiger Stadium. For the third time in four home games this season, rain could be an issue. In fact, wet weather may continue beyond kickoff and through the night. 

Since 1960, LSU has competed in 30 home (More)

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