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Severe thunderstorm produces one of Metro Airport's strongest wind gusts on record
Posted 4:54 PM 3/24/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A severe thunderstorm that moved through Baton Rouge early Monday morning produced a wind gust of 78 mph at Baton Rouge Metro Airport. This ties for the third-highest wind gust recorded at the airport since records began in 1942.
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How spring weather can save or sabotage your allergies
Posted 5:09 PM 3/18/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
As warm and sunny spring afternoons invite people outside, pollen awaits to strike many sinuses. Throughout March, tree and grass pollen counts have been high in the Capital Area. The weather plays an important role in the day-to-day fluctuations of pollen levels. Sometimes for better, and (More)
3/17/2025
Why equal day and night isn't quite true on the Spring Equinox
Posted 5:00 PM 3/17/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Spring is right around the corner. The Spring Equinox will occur at 4:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025. This marks the point in the Earth’s orbit around the Sun when sunlight shines directly on the Equator. The equal distribution of light results in more moderate temperatures. Day and (More)
3/18/2025
Survey results: long-track, violent tornado began in Tangipahoa Parish
Posted 2:48 PM 3/18/2025 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
KENTWOOD - A National Weather Service survey team confirmed that a tornado touched down east of Kentwood in Tangipahoa Parish on Saturday afternoon at 12:19 p.m.. The tornado proceeded into Mississippi where the tornado eventually reached EF-4 strength west of Tylertown, MS. Winds were estimated (More)
3/5/2025
Get ready for a lunar eclipse in mid-March
Posted 5:24 PM 3/5/2025 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
It is eclipse time in the Capital Area once again! This time, it will be the Moon rather than the Sun. On the night of March 13-14, a total lunar eclipse will occur, during which the Moon will pass through Earth's shadow and appear reddish—a phenomenon often called a "Blood Moon."
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2/28/2025
Multiple planets visible in night sky with right viewing angle, equipment
Posted 5:31 PM 2/28/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Tonight skygazers may have a chance to observe a "planetary parade," where seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—appear together in the evening sky. Take note that to see them all, you will need an almost completely unobstructed view, as several will (More)
