WDSU Hires New Orleans Native as New Chief Meteorologist

By Paul Greeley
817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com

Scot Pilié, a New Orleans native, is the new chief meteorologist at WDSU, Hearst’s NBC affiliate in New Orleans.

Pilié brings years of experience covering hurricanes and severe weather across the Gulf Coast and a passion for keeping you safe and informed when it matters most.

Starting today, Pilié will lead the WDSU First Warning Weather team, guiding coverage across all platforms and continuing the station’s commitment to keeping Southeast Louisiana prepared and informed.

Pilié joined WDSU in late 2025 in a freelance role, quickly becoming a steady presence across nearly every shift. His familiarity with the region and ability to step in during critical weather coverage made an immediate impact on the newsroom and viewers alike.

Prior to WDSU, Pilié worked at multiple stations across Louisiana and at The Weather Channel, gaining experience in both local and national forecasting. Throughout his career, he has covered numerous hurricanes and severe weather events both locally and nationally, with a focus on storms impacting the Gulf Coast. Scot is a New Orleans native and graduate of Jesuit High School and Mississippi State University, where he earned a degree in Professional Broadcast Meteorology. He is also active in the community through his work with the Pontchartrain Conservancy, reflecting his commitment to protecting the region’s environment.

“I am so excited to have Scot leading the WDSU First Warning Weather Team and most importantly bringing the passion and expertise to keep us all safe and informed, in good times and bad,” said WDSU President and General Manager Mike Neelly. “Scot’s love, commitment, and dedication to New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana is truly inspirational.”

Pilié began his career in New Orleans with an internship at WDSU, working alongside longtime Chief Meteorologist Margaret Orr. His return comes with years of experience forecasting for the region he calls home.

“I’m excited to join the best team in the market, where I had my first internship with Margaret Orr in 2014. It feels like a full-circle moment. I truly believe New Orleans is the best city in the world, and I’m proud to work alongside this team,” Pilié said.

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