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Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in far eastern Atlantic
Posted 8:57 PM 9/24/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
An area of low pressure less than 200 miles south-southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands has organized into a Tropical Depression, the seventh of the season.
Satellite data have shown the system is producing winds of 40 to 45 mph north of its center, which has gradually become better defined. (More)...
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)
8/27/2026
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)
Today
LSU vs. Texas A&M: LSU Kickoff Weather Index
Posted 5:55 PM 9/24/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
On Saturday, the LSU Tigers will host Texas A&M at 6:30 pm in Tiger Stadium. Unlike the first two home games of the season, rain will not be an issue. Humidity will be a little bit lower as well, making a more comfortable watch for fans. Thermometers will be in the low 80s under mostly clear (More)
