Steve Caparotta
Meteorologist at WAFB-TV (Baton Rouge, LA)
Chief Meteorologist at @WAFB in Baton Rouge. CBM, CCM, & CDM holder from @ametsoc. Husband. Girl Dad. @UofSouthAlabama & @LSU alum. Instructor at LSU.
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3 weeks ago |
kplctv.com | Steve Caparotta
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A burst of Saharan dust moving across the Atlantic recently made headlines as it tracked closer to parts of the U.S. coastline. I caught up with Dr. Paul Miller from the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences at LSU to talk more about the dust. WHY IS SAHARAN DUST BAD FOR TROPICAL SYSTEMS? According to Dr. Miller, multiple factors associated with Saharan dust can inhibit the development or growth of tropical systems.
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4 weeks ago |
ksla.com | Steve Caparotta
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - In the small community of Meraux, nestled in St. Bernard Parish, the Deschamp family had no reason to think life was about to change. They were celebrating Garrett Deschamp’s 12th birthday. Kids were swimming, laughter filled the air, and summer was winding down like any other year. Just one week later, Hurricane Katrina would leave their world in shambles. Bernie Deschamp and five of his relatives decided to ride out the storm in his two-story home.
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Aug 1, 2024 |
wafb.com | Steve Caparotta
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The National Hurricane Center says that a tropical depression is likely to form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend or early next week. Development odds are listed at 30% over the next 2 days, but 70% over the next 7 days as of the 1 p.m. Thursday update. The feature of interest is a tropical wave that is moving across Hispaniola and the southwestern Atlantic as of Thursday afternoon.
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Jul 31, 2024 |
wafb.com | Steve Caparotta
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today's Forecast: A Heat Advisory is in effect once again today from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. Highs will range from the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values peaking near or even a little above 110° in some neighborhoods. Consider yourself lucky if you pick up a cooling shower, with today's rain chances posted at 20% or less. Dangerous Heat Continues No significant changes are expected through the end of the week as high pressure remains parked overhead.
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Jul 30, 2024 |
wafb.com | Steve Caparotta
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today's Forecast: A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of our viewing area today from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m.High temperatures will range from the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values peaking near 110° in some neighborhoods. Rain will be hard to come by, with today's chances posted at less than 20%.
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Y'all be careful with the heat at The Box this weekend for the @LSUbaseball Super Regional vs @WVUBaseball . Mix in some high quality H2O with your other beverages. Sunday -- sneaky storm potential late in the day. Lower than normal confidence. More >> https://t.co/VbzIDOBOJ7 https://t.co/qFkkfyEdVa
Heat headlines the forecast for the @LSUbaseball Super Regional opener on Saturday. The heat index likely climbs above 100°. Stay hydrated. The later start on Sunday helps a bit with the heat. Rain? Keeping an eye out for our typical summer storms. More >> https://t.co/QLqqXGB3ks
With a burst of Saharan dust moving across the Atlantic, I caught up with @PaulMillerWx from @LSU_CCE this afternoon to talk more about its impacts on hurricane season & even locally. I'll have a preview of that conversation tonight at 6 & will share more online tomorrow. https://t.co/DJ8KgQcU2R
