Rob Perillo

Lafayette

Chief Meteorologist at KATC-TV (Lafayette, LA)

Chief Meteorologist KATC Lafayette, LA - Weather for Acadiana/S LA. Forecasting for Gulf Coast since 1985. 2020 Tropical Weather Conference Broadcaster of Year.

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Quiet for the start of what may be a busy hurricane season

6 days ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

JUNE 1, 2025 — All is quiet in the tropics for the first day of what may be a busy Atlantic Hurricane Season with the National Hurricane Center not expecting any systems to develop over the next 7 days. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season Forecast: While the Atlantic Hurricane Season is expected to be busier than the 30 year normal, there's no telling where it will be active, but a season similar to the activity last year in the Gulf is quite possible.
Front may generate storms Friday; pleasant weekend ahead

1 week ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

A weak cool front should spark scattered showers and a few thunderstorms across Acadiana Friday with best chances expected during the afternoon hours... thereafter, the weekend looks great! In addition to roughly a 40-60% chance of storms, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has Acadiana hatched in for a marginal risk of an isolated severe storm. Wind damage will be the primary concern if any severe storms develop.
Stormy through Thursday; fewer storms Friday

1 week ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

Stormy conditions will stay in Acadiana through Thursday with more heavy thunderstorms accompanied by locally heavy downpours and a low-end risk of an isolated severe storm. Going into early Wednesday evening there remains a slight risk of a few severe storms with a marginal risk for tomorrow and Friday. Power Doppler 3Primary threats from any storms will probably be damaging winds, perhaps some hail...tornado risk is low, but not zero.
More stormy weather Wednesday/Thursday and possibly Friday

1 week ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

MAY 27, 2025 — More stormy conditions are expected for Acadiana Wednesday into Thursday and possibly Friday as disturbances continue to interact with a moist and unstable atmosphere. In addition to a good chance of mainly daytime showers and storms the Storm Prediction Center keep Acadiana in a marginal risk (a level out of 5) for severe storms that could produce damaging winds and hail, perhaps an isolated tornado.
Fewer storms Sunday; plenty of storms next week

2 weeks ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

The risk of scattered storms for Acadiana should be a little lower compared to previous days Sunday into Monday, but higher rain chances and more heavy storms expected for most of the coming week. High pressure and warmer air aloft should limit the rain chances for Acadiana to closer to 20% Sunday. Highs Sunday should be closer to the upper 80s while lows start in the steamy mid-70s for Sunday and Monday mornings.
Few showers possible with weak front

2 weeks ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

A few widely scattered showers and/or an isolated thunderstorm will be possible Tuesday evening, overnight and into early Wednesday as a weak front moves through the area. While we're not expecting a whole lot in the way of rain and storms, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) does have the extreme northwestern sections of Acadiana hatched in for a marginal risk of a severe storm through Wednesday morning.
Getting hotter this week, with limited humidity relief

2 weeks ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

Acadiana's first 90° day of (many to come) this year should occur sometime this week, while a weak front Wednesday could usher a few more pleasant nights/morning for a few days later in the week. In the near-term, expect a more summery, sultry evening/night/morning into Tuesday with lows holding to the mid- to possibly upper 70s...normal for July or August.
Summer preview: breezy, warm & humid

3 weeks ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

Acadiana's weather will continue to edge closer to summer-like temperatures and humidity in the days ahead, but at least there should be a nice breeze. High pressure aloft over Mexico will advance toward the Gulf in the next couple of days should keep any significant rain chances at bay and allow for temperatures to begin nearing 90°. Night time/morning lows will be closer to more summer-like mid-70s.
Summer heat and humidity build in the days ahead

3 weeks ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

More summer-like heat and humidity will be building across Acadiana this week with highs approaching 90° and dew points pushing into the uncomfortable low-mid 70s. High pressure over Mexico will build eastward into the Gulf in the next few days allowing for building heat and humidity and shunting any significant rain chances well to our north.
Multi-day flood and a severe weather threat for Acadiana Tuesday into Wednesday.

1 month ago | katc.com | Rob Perillo

A multi-day flood and a severe weather threat is expected to develop for Acadiana Tuesday afternoon and evening and will likely continue through at least Wednesday. In anticipation of the heavy rains the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for all of Acadiana from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening.