Rob Perillo

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

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

FALL COOLNESS for Acadiana this weekend! The sun returns for Thursday through Saturday while it will gradualy getting cooler!

Clouds return Sunday along with the chance of rain shower activity by Sunday night into Monday.

Unfortunately, after looking like we might get a soaking with the next weather-maker Monday, it appears that best rainfall/heavy rains will fall in the Gulf on this one.

However, the overall pattern is starting to look much more energetic as we finish out the month which should bring more opportunities for better rains and storms, depending on the low pressure system tracks to come. #lawx

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

FYI Regarding the latest on SpaceX development in Vermilion Parish...

[Lunar Citizen @LunarCitizens]

Breaking: SpaceX has resubmitted its coastal use permit application for the Starbase Louisiana logistics hub following rejection of the initial preliminary design.
The revised submission includes detailed functional plans for the Gulf Wharf. Key facilities identified in the plans include:
• Assembly Hall (60,000 SF)
• Module Assembly Yard (Bays 1–4)
• Two Module Marshalling Yards
• Transit Shed (112,500 SF)
• Multiple Breakbulk Yards and Bulk Stockpiles
• Dedicated RO/RO, Breakbulk, Bulk, Inland, and Tug berths
• Test Pads and Blast Shelter

Proposed construction start date remains March 1, 2027. The project continues to be scoped as a moderate-draft Gulf wharf with inland barge facilities and a heavy-haul road connection, intended to support oversized and overweight cargo transfer. Launch pads and towers are not included in the current application.

[Lunar Citizen @LunarCitizens]

Breaking: SpaceX has resubmitted its coastal use permit application for the Starbase Louisiana logistics hub following rejection of the initial preliminary design.
The revised submission includes detailed functional plans for the Gulf Wharf. Key facilities identified in the plans include:
• Assembly Hall (60,000 SF)
• Module Assembly Yard (Bays 1–4)
• Two Module Marshalling Yards
• Transit Shed (112,500 SF)
• Multiple Breakbulk Yards and Bulk Stockpiles
• Dedicated RO/RO, Breakbulk, Bulk, Inland, and Tug berths
• Test Pads and Blast Shelter

Proposed construction start date remains March 1, 2027. The project continues to be scoped as a moderate-draft Gulf wharf with inland barge facilities and a heavy-haul road connection, intended to support oversized and overweight cargo transfer. Launch pads and towers are not included in the current application.

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Acadiana's and Lafayette's 24 hour forecast. #lawx #AcadianaWeather #FirstAlert #ANF #LAwx #LFTwx

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Officially just 0.14" of rain last night into this morning for Lafayette, with higher totals and some decent of rains of 1/2-1" across the coastal parishes and marshes. Last night's GRAF Model, modeled it best! #lawx #rainfall

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Current temperatures & "feels-like" in Acadiana. #lawx #AcadianaWeather #FirstAlert #ANF

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

CHILLY WEEKEND FOR ACADIANA! A couple of cool fronts will breeze through Acadiana early Thursday and then again Friday, ushering drier and eventually some chilly fall temperatures Friday into the weekend.

Highs this weekend will be confined to the 60s while lows dip into the low-mid 40s!

Next weather-maker looks to bring breezy conditions and periods of rain to Acadiana late Sunday night into Monday. #lawx

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Temperature forecast or Acadiana and South Louisiana for the next 48 hours. #lawx #AcadianaWeather #FirstAlert #ANF

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Hour by hour forecast for Lafayette. #lawx #AcadianaWeather #FirstAlert #ANF #LAwx #LFTwx

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Current Acadiana temperatures and "feels-like" readings. #lawx #AcadianaWeather #FirstAlert #ANF #LAwx

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Current Acadiana temperatures and "feels-like" readings. #lawx #AcadianaWeather #FirstAlert #ANF #LAwx

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Hour by hour forecast for Lafayette. #lawx #AcadianaWeather #FirstAlert #ANF #LAwx #LFTwx

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Showers on the way to Acadiana late tonight through tomorrow morning, ending by mid-morning for our Veteran's Day.

Not a lot of rain, but much of the area will see between 1/10th to 1/2 inch...it helps a little especially with drier weather ahead.

Some sun for our Wednesday afternoon, with a couple of dry fronts on the way to round out the week, and setting up or a nice and cool weekend!

Next weather-maker Monday could bring a better chance of a soaking...fingers crossed! #lawx

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Latest Louisiana/Acadiana Burn Bans...in Acadiana, the newest change is that Iberia, Vermilion and Evangeline Parishes are out of the ban for now, along with Lafayette and Upper/Lower Martin, St Mary which haven't been under the recent bans to date. #lawx #BurnBan

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Acadiana's and Lafayette's 24 hour forecast. #lawx #AcadianaWeather #FirstAlert #ANF #LAwx #LFTwx

[Rob Perillo @robperillo]

Every little bit helps...rainfall totals that will fall primarily after midnight and end early Wednesday morning. GRAF, HRRR and the new RRFS model all indicating the area will see anywhere from 1/10th of an inch up to 1/3rd of an inch with a few lucky folks possibly seeing up to 1/2". We need a lot more, but every little bit helps! #lawx