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BREAKING: Isaias now a major Category 3 hurricane

BREAKING: Isaias now a major Category 3 hurricane

Posted 12:37 PM 10/9/2026 by Storm Station Meteorologists

With Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft confirming maximum sustained winds reaching 120 mph, Isaias has officially become a major Category 3 hurricane. Fortunately, minimal impacts are expected for southeast Louisiana. 

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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)

9/27/2026

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. KENTUCKY: LSU Kickoff Weather Index

LSU vs. KENTUCKY: LSU Kickoff Weather Index

Posted 9:45 PM 10/8/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

UPDATE: On Saturday, the LSU Tigers will travel to Lexington, Kentucky, to take on the Kentucky Wildcats at 6:00 pm CDT at Kroger Field. As the remnants of Isaias track toward Kentucky on Saturday, showers will begin arriving. That rain now appears to arrive earlier than (More)

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