Heat index values could reach or exceed 110 degrees in parts of the Baton Rouge area this week, with the National Weather Service warning some areas may be under an Extreme Heat Warning by Wednesday. Heat relief is possible late in the week as scattered afternoon storms return.
Steve Caparotta is a Meteorologist at WAFB in Baton Rouge. He specializes in climate change, environmental science, and regional interest stories, with a focus on climate policy and the impact of global warming. Steve has been featured in KPLC-TV, WAFB TV, KNOE-TV8, NewsBreak, and WWNY TV.