It’s ‘Beauty and the Sweets’ as Jim Cantore Spotted at Local Louisiana Businesses

After a whirlwind of rumors and speculation, Jim Cantore, The Weather Channel’s iconic meteorologist, has officially touched down in Morgan City, Louisiana, ahead of Tropical Storm Francine. Cantore’s arrival was confirmed as he made his rounds through local businesses, creating a buzz that quickly spread across social media.

On Monday, Lafayette residents were on high alert when Cantore hinted at a potential visit to the area through a tweet reply to his friend and fellow meteorologist Rob Perillo at KATC TV3.

The post led to a flood of jokes, memes, and photoshopped images of Cantore visiting Lafayette businesses. One local bakery, Piece of Cake Lafayette, went viral with a photoshopped image of Cantore in their store, gaining over 1,000 shares on Facebook.

However, Cantore’s actual assignment brought him to Morgan City as the storm tracked eastward.

Cantore’s first stop in Morgan City was at Southern Roots Salon and Spa, where he got camera-ready for his live coverage. The salon’s team was thrilled to have Cantore as their guest, ensuring his “hairdo” was perfect for his on-air appearances.

Sweet & Simple Coffee and Sweets, a local favorite located at 209 Freret St., later credited the salon for directing Cantore their way: “Big shout out to Southern Roots Salon and Spa for making it happen.”

Shortly after his salon visit, Cantore was spotted at Sweet & Simple Coffee and Sweets, delighting staff and customers alike by sampling their offerings. The sweet shop shared a jubilant Facebook post, exclaiming, “Yalll!!!!! HE CAME!!! THE MAN HIMSELF CAME!!!!” The shop had even prepared custom cupcakes featuring Cantore’s face on edible toppers, with a playful slogan reading “the real hurricane snack.”

The sight of Cantore enjoying the themed treats quickly became a sensation, with comments ranging from joy to the familiar nervous humor about his storm-chasing presence.

One commenter noted, “Now he really visited a bakery in the area. MC making those hurricane snacks,” while another playfully suggested, “Tell him come on down to the Mental Health Clinic. We open.”

While most Gulf Coast residents would prefer to avoid Cantore’s company—fearing the severe weather that usually accompanies him—his charm and dedication continue to win hearts. These particular visits in Morgan City just confirm that, despite the looming threat of the storm, Louisiana’s hospitality remains unmatched.

As Tropical Storm Francine moves closer to landfall, locals are preparing for whatever comes their way. And it’s clear that even when no one wants to see Cantore in their town, Louisiana will always treat him like one of their own.