Rob Perillo

Chief Meteorologist at KATC TV and Expert Meteorologist

lafayette, louisiana, united states

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Degreed and AMS sealed meteorologist with 40 years of experience in meteorology, including 30 years as chief meteorologist for KLFY and KATC TV in Lafayette, Louisiana. More than 25 AP Awards, Broadcaster of the Year by the Tropical Weather Conference in 2020, nominee for Weather Person of the Year in 2021 by the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, and Sun Coast Emmys.

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Frosty start Tuesday; more up and down temperatures this week

Acadiana will continue to see some chilly mornings and a few milder afternoons, as a couple of more fronts are on the way this week. In the near term, a frost/very light freeze is possible for portions of Acadiana by Tuesday morning as temperatures drop i... See more

katc.com•Rob Perillo•Jan 12, 2026

Stormy Friday/Friday night; chilly this weekend

Showers and some strong, possibly severe thunderstorms are in the forecast for Acadiana Friday into Saturday morning before a cold front sweeps through the area. In the near term, look for scattered on and off showers overnight into Friday morning as warm... See more

katc.com•Rob Perillo•Jan 8, 2026

Fog remains an issue; weather-maker arrives Friday

Foggy nights and mornings will remain an issue for Acadiana through Thursday ahead of what looks to be Acadiana's next weather-maker that arrives late Friday. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for all of Acadiana from 10pm this evening through 10am Wednes... See more

katc.com•Rob Perillo•Jan 6, 2026

Spring break for temperatures this week

The weather pattern will take it's first spring break of the year for Acadiana with daily highs reaching the upper 70s to near 80° until a front arrives by the weekend. In the near term, it will be milder tonight courtesy of southerly winds, with temperat... See more

katc.com•Rob Perillo•Jan 5, 2026

Chilly for NYE but milder start for 2026

After a chilly night/morning Acadiana will see milder conditions for our Thursday afternoon, with above normal temperatures very likely for the first week to 10 days of the new year. In the near term for our New Year's Eve, temperatures will hover in the ... See more

katc.com•Rob Perillo•Dec 31, 2025

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Bachelor Of Science, Mathematics, Meteorology at State University Of New York At OswegoGraduated: 1983

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Frosty start Tuesday; more up and down temperatures this week

Stormy Friday/Friday night; chilly this weekend

Fog remains an issue; weather-maker arrives Friday

Spring break for temperatures this week

Chilly for NYE but milder start for 2026

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Frosty start Tuesday; more up and down temperatures this week

Stormy Friday/Friday night; chilly this weekend

Fog remains an issue; weather-maker arrives Friday

Spring break for temperatures this week

Chilly for NYE but milder start for 2026

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