Steve Caparotta is a Meteorologist at WAFB in Baton Rouge. He specializes in climate change and environmental science, with a focus on ClimateTech and global warming. Steve has been featured in KPLC-TV, WAFB TV, and KNOE-TV8.
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Baton Rouge, United States (Local)
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Steve Caparotta's coverage is heavily focused on weather, particularly local weather patterns and forecasts. His articles emphasize the impact of weather events on everyday life, with a particular focus on seasonal changes and potential severe weather threats.
Given this emphasis, Steve would likely be interested in insights or data related to specific localized weather phenomena such as severe storms, heavy rainfall, or temperature fluctuations that could affect his audience in Baton Rouge and Louisiana. Sources who can provide detailed analysis of local climate trends or explain the potential impacts of specific weather events might find success reaching out to him for commentary.
In terms of themes covered, tragedy seems to have a significant presence in Steve's coverage. While not explicitly mentioned among his topics covered, it may be beneficial for sources addressing natural disasters or extreme weather events to consider how their expertise intersects with this aspect of Steve's reporting.
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Colorado State University forecasters are predicting somewhat below normal activity in the Atlantic for the upcoming hurricane season.
By: Steve Caparotta
Published Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT+2 | Updated 7 hours ago
By: agoJeff Morrow, Steve Caparotta, agoJared Silverman
By: Steve Caparotta
Scientists develop first successful method to predict West Nile virus outbreaks using NOAA weather data. The technique could help public health agencies prevent cases of the deadliest mosquito-borne disease in the U.S.
Scattered storms return on Sunday, with an active pattern expected to persist into Memorial Day weekend.
By: Steve Caparotta
Published Jun. 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM CDT | Updated 10 hours ago BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For decades, hurricane forecasting has been dominated by powerful physics-based computer models.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Hot weather and limited rain chances will prevail for a couple more days before rain chances see a sharp increase. No major chang
Most people run from hurricanes. Josh Morgerman runs toward them.
A new Louisiana 24-hour rainfall record was confirmed in Cottonport, where 29.06 inches fell during Tropical Storm Arthur’s remnants, according to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles and state climatologist Jay Grymes.
A terminal Doppler weather radar at Palm Beach International Airport will change its identifier from TPBI to TDJT following the airport's rename.
