Louisiana Radar Misleads Some to Believe Rain is Approaching

(KTDY) - If you're one to monitor weather radars, you may have been caught off guard on Thursday morning, October 9, 2025.

Temperatures are slowly beginning to drop in the southern region as we approach mid-October. As temperatures continue to fall further northward, things will start to shift, and by that, we mean birds.

Yes, migratory birds are now on the move, and many are flying further southward now as temperatures begin to drop up north; thus, you may soon start to see more birds in your area than usual.

Apparently, some birds have already started migrating southward, as evidenced by a New Orleans television station's posting of a current radar photo on Thursday morning. However, the radar indicates rain is moving in, but that's certainly not the case.

What you're seeing on the radar, that looks llike rain, is actually birds coming in from the north. Yes, so many birds are migrating south that they are actually showing up on radar. For some hunters, this could be a blessing.

So, if you're into bird watching in South Louisiana, this is some excellent news; however, keep in mind that as temperatures drop, birds aren't the only thing on the move. You should soon begin to inspect the exterior of your home for entry ways, as rodents will quickly be on the move too, and they will be looking for warm places to stay.

Here's a look at the New Orleans radar on Thursday morning as our guests approach Louisiana and the southern region.

I wonder if this is an issue for pilots as they navigate the skies during this migratory period? I bet it is something that they are aware of at this time of the year.

If you are into the science of why birds migrate during the winter months, here's a great video to check out. You'll find that birds, llike some humans, don't llike the below-freezing temperatures during the winter.