Henry Blakes
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Meteorologist at WAFB Channel 9 in Baton Rouge, LA
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January 19, 2026 at 3:50 AM
January 19, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Cold again tonight. Winter precip for parts of Louisiana and Mississippi next weekend? #Louisiana #weather #LAwx
January 18, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Cold again tonight. Winter precip for parts of Louisiana and Mississippi next weekend? #Louisiana #weather #LAwx
January 18, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Brrr! It'll be cold during the Louisiana Marathon on Sunday! #cold #LouisianaMarathon #BatonRouge #weather
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Brrr! It'll be cold during the Louisiana Marathon on Sunday! #cold #LouisianaMarathon #BatonRouge #weather
January 18, 2026 at 12:23 AM
January 16, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Gus (brown) and Nuke (black) are 8 weeks old and looking for a loving home! They are rat terrier/corgi mix puppies and will be up for adoption Saturday, Jan 17 from 10am-3pm at 9360 Florida Blvd, Suite B in Walker, LA with Rescue Rehome Repeat of South Louisiana. More info ⤵️
January 16, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Gus (brown) and Nuke (black) are 8 weeks old and looking for a loving home! They are rat terrier/corgi mix puppies and will be up for adoption Saturday, Jan 17 from 10am-3pm at 9360 Florida Blvd, Suite B in Walker, LA with Rescue Rehome Repeat of South Louisiana. More info ⤵️
January 16, 2026 at 5:23 PM
January 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
COLD, FROSTY THURSDAY MORNING
Temperatures are expected to reach the low-mid 30s across south Louisiana and southwest Mississippi, increasing the potential for frost. A light freeze is likely north of the I-10/12 corridor. #cold #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather
Temperatures are expected to reach the low-mid 30s across south Louisiana and southwest Mississippi, increasing the potential for frost. A light freeze is likely north of the I-10/12 corridor. #cold #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather
January 14, 2026 at 11:54 PM
COLD, FROSTY THURSDAY MORNING
Temperatures are expected to reach the low-mid 30s across south Louisiana and southwest Mississippi, increasing the potential for frost. A light freeze is likely north of the I-10/12 corridor. #cold #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather
Temperatures are expected to reach the low-mid 30s across south Louisiana and southwest Mississippi, increasing the potential for frost. A light freeze is likely north of the I-10/12 corridor. #cold #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather
Chilly weather this week. Friday will be our coldest morning, and we're monitoring rain chances for the weekend. #BatonRouge #weather #LAwx
January 12, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Chilly weather this week. Friday will be our coldest morning, and we're monitoring rain chances for the weekend. #BatonRouge #weather #LAwx
Light freeze Monday morning near and north of the I-10/12 corridor. Freezing temperatures should only last a few hours. #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather #LAwx #MSwx
January 11, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Light freeze Monday morning near and north of the I-10/12 corridor. Freezing temperatures should only last a few hours. #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather #LAwx #MSwx
🌧️ HEAVY RAIN: Rainfall estimates exceed 10" inches near the state line. #flooding #Louisiana #Mississippi #LAwx #MSwx
January 11, 2026 at 12:51 AM
🌧️ HEAVY RAIN: Rainfall estimates exceed 10" inches near the state line. #flooding #Louisiana #Mississippi #LAwx #MSwx
Storms on Friday and Saturday produced 17 tornado warnings and 10 tornado reports across Louisiana and Mississippi.
January 10, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Storms on Friday and Saturday produced 17 tornado warnings and 10 tornado reports across Louisiana and Mississippi.
Thunderstorm chances will linger through Saturday morning as a cold front moves east. A few strong to severe storms are possible near and ahead of the frontal system. #louisiana #mississippi #weather #lawx #mswx
January 10, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Thunderstorm chances will linger through Saturday morning as a cold front moves east. A few strong to severe storms are possible near and ahead of the frontal system. #louisiana #mississippi #weather #lawx #mswx
Tornado Watch until 4 AM Saturday
Strong thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging winds and a few tornadoes overnight into early Saturday morning. Weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. #LAwx #MSwx
Strong thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging winds and a few tornadoes overnight into early Saturday morning. Weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. #LAwx #MSwx
January 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The severe weather is gradually increasing, and a Tornado Watch may have need to be issued this evening. #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather
January 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
The severe weather is gradually increasing, and a Tornado Watch may have need to be issued this evening. #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather
Impressive rainfall last night! More than 2" in parts of EBR and over 4" near Kentwood! #BatonRouge #Kentwood #Louisiana #weather #LAwx
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Impressive rainfall last night! More than 2" in parts of EBR and over 4" near Kentwood! #BatonRouge #Kentwood #Louisiana #weather #LAwx
Baton Rouge hit 82° this afternoon, breaking the previous record high of 81° set in 2008! #batonrouge #louisiana #weather
January 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Baton Rouge hit 82° this afternoon, breaking the previous record high of 81° set in 2008! #batonrouge #louisiana #weather
FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE FRIDAY & EARLY SATURDAY
Flood Watch from 12 AM Friday until 9 AM Saturday due to heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding. Rainfall amounts from 2 to 4+" are likely with localized higher amounts possible. #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather #flood
Flood Watch from 12 AM Friday until 9 AM Saturday due to heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding. Rainfall amounts from 2 to 4+" are likely with localized higher amounts possible. #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather #flood
January 8, 2026 at 6:34 PM
FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE FRIDAY & EARLY SATURDAY
Flood Watch from 12 AM Friday until 9 AM Saturday due to heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding. Rainfall amounts from 2 to 4+" are likely with localized higher amounts possible. #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather #flood
Flood Watch from 12 AM Friday until 9 AM Saturday due to heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding. Rainfall amounts from 2 to 4+" are likely with localized higher amounts possible. #Louisiana #Mississippi #weather #flood
A cold front is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms (possibly strong) and cooler weather to the Deep South late this week into next weekend. We'll monitor this system throughout the week and provide updates as they become available. #Louisiana #weather #LAwx
January 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
A cold front is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms (possibly strong) and cooler weather to the Deep South late this week into next weekend. We'll monitor this system throughout the week and provide updates as they become available. #Louisiana #weather #LAwx
TIMELAPSE: Our Sky9 camera got a great shot of the Super Wolf Moon over downtown Baton Rouge... before the clouds moved in! Look closely and you'll see Jupiter near the moon! 🌕 #moon #fullmoon #supermoon #Jupiter
January 4, 2026 at 5:01 AM
TIMELAPSE: Our Sky9 camera got a great shot of the Super Wolf Moon over downtown Baton Rouge... before the clouds moved in! Look closely and you'll see Jupiter near the moon! 🌕 #moon #fullmoon #supermoon #Jupiter
Sunday's forecast looks great for the Krewe of Dville parade in Donaldsonville! #MardiGras #parade #Donaldsonville #Louisiana #weather #lawx
January 4, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Sunday's forecast looks great for the Krewe of Dville parade in Donaldsonville! #MardiGras #parade #Donaldsonville #Louisiana #weather #lawx
After hitting 79° at Baton Rouge Metro airport, temperatures are taking a dive as cooler air moves into southeast Louisiana. #Louisiana #weather #LAwx
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
After hitting 79° at Baton Rouge Metro airport, temperatures are taking a dive as cooler air moves into southeast Louisiana. #Louisiana #weather #LAwx