Steve Caparotta, WAFB

Steve Caparotta

WAFB

Baton Rouge, LA, United States

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Past articles by Steve:

More record warmth possible as we await a late week cold front

Record highs will be in jeopardy once again today as highs soar into the mid to upper 80s. → Read More

More record highs possible into the weekend

Warmth will continue to headline the forecast into the weekend. → Read More

Fat Tuesday flashback: Rare film shows Rex in 1898

The roughly two-minute video looks a lot different than what you would expect at present-day Mardi Gras in New Orleans. → Read More

Staying cool today, but a big warmup is on the way

We’ll enjoy plenty of sunshine into at least the mid-part of the afternoon. → Read More

FIRST ALERT: Storms likely today, some could be strong

Scattered showers and t-storms will develop early this morning and continue through the lunch hour. → Read More

FIRST ALERT: Storms likely later today, a few possibly strong to severe

Scattered showers and a few t-storms will begin to develop by this afternoon, with a few strong storms not out of the question. → Read More

A few showers today, storms likely on Wednesday

Look for a good deal of cloud cover and mild temperatures, with highs topping out in the upper 70s. → Read More

Clouds and fog in the short term, with more rain ahead later this week

Today will be another day featuring plenty of clouds and a few light showers. → Read More

FIRST ALERT: Big winds, strong storms possible today and tonight

A somewhat rare High Wind Warning is in effect area-wide from Noon today through 6 a.m. on Wednesday. → Read More

Nice start to the week, but strong storms possible by late Tuesday

After a cold start this morning, afternoon highs will rebound to near-normal levels, topping out in the low 60s. → Read More

Soggy, cooler weekend ahead

Look for plenty of clouds and cooler temperatures, with highs topping out in the low 60s. → Read More

FIRST ALERT: Windy and warm today with storms arriving tonight

We’ll be near record highs once again as afternoon temperatures climb into the low 80s. → Read More

Morning rains usher in much cooler weather for the weekend

Highs will reach the low to mid 70s by lunch before we begin to see temperatures drop in the wake of the cold front. → Read More

Clouds today, rain chances return later this week

A good deal of cloud cover can be expected once again today, but we’ll keep it dry, with highs in the low to mid-60s. → Read More

FIRST ALERT: Severe weather threat today includes potential for a few tornadoes

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has maintained a Level 3/5 (enhanced) risk of severe weather for today extending from metro Baton Rouge to the east and northeast. → Read More

Stormy start to Friday gives way to a nice weekend

Showers and t-storms rolling through the area should progress steadily eastward through the morning hours. → Read More

Trending much warmer with heavy rain possible by Friday

A significant warm-up commences today as our winds shift around to the southeast. → Read More

FIRST ALERT: Arctic blast arrives tonight with hard freeze likely

A few showers will be possible from mid-afternoon into the evening as the front moves through, but any rain should be limited and will exit quickly. → Read More

Rain rolls in today, Arctic blast for the Christmas weekend

The clouds and rainfall will keep it rather chilly, with highs only in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees. → Read More

Staying nice today with a few showers possible on Saturday

Highs will be right around mid-December norms, topping out in the mid 60s. → Read More