Latest information regarding storms affecting the Acadiana area and gulf coast.
FEMA Seeks Hurricane Victims to Hire as Temporary Employees
Victims of last year's storms can get paid to help others recover. FEMA has temporary jobs they are hiring for right now.
Hurricane Preparedness: 3-Day Minimum
Hurricane season runs June 1 through September 30, but remember this: hurricanes don't follow a calendar!
Post Hurricane Debris Removal Finally Completed in Louisiana
Almost two million cubic tons of storm debris were removed from five south Louisiana parishes after last year's hurricanes.
Yet Another Preseason Forecast Predicts Active Hurricane Season
Forecasters at Colorado State University say Louisiana's coastline has a 50% chance of experiencing a landfalling hurricane this season.
Lake Charles Mayor Still Pushing FEMA for Housing Assistance
Mayor Nic Hunter says FEMA's temporary housing timeline has improved but it still not fast enough.
First Pre-Season Hurricane Forecast Calls for Another Busy Year
The preseason forecasts are rolling in for this year's hurricane season. You probably won't like what they have to say.
Be Prepared! Severe Weather Kit Must-Haves
You can't control the weather, but you can control how prepared you are for it. Having a plan and a fully-stocked severe weather kit on hand can give you some peace of mind the next time those storm clouds come rolling in.
Committee Retires 'Laura' From Future Hurricane Names
The World Meteorological Organization has retired the names Laura and Dorian and is doing away with using the Greek alphabet too.
Hurricane Center Contemplates Extending the Hurricane Season
The National Hurricane Center will now begin issuing tropical weather outlooks beginning May 15th instead of waiting until June 1st.
FEMA Hosting Free Webinars to Aid Hurricane Victims
The free webinars are presented live every Tuesday and Thursday in the month of February.
Governor Edwards Seeking $3 Billion for Hurricane Recovery
The request for $3 billion in federal block grants will help residents in 21 Louisiana parishes recover from the record-breaking hurricane season.
Hurricane Season 2021 - A Preview of What Louisiana Can Expect
Some of the preseason hurricane projections are out and they do not bode well for a quiet summer along the coast.
NWS Releases 2020 Hurricane Season Animated Infrared Satellite Imagery [Video]
The 2020 Hurricane Season can be described as 10lb of sausage in a 5lb bag. There were so many hurricanes, we ran out of names
2020 Hurricane Season Ends Today, Finally!
However, there is still an area in the tropical Atlantic Basin that is being monitored for further development.
Tropics Finally Quieting Down - One Week Left in Season
There is still one trouble spot worth watching but it does not appear to be an issue for the Gulf of Mexico or the U.S. mainland.
Lafayette Church Holding 'CHRISTmas LOVE' Donation Drive
The good folks at Covenant United Methodist Church are at it again -- helping more residents devastated by Hurricanes Laura and Delta.
Are Hurricanes Staying Strong Longer After Landfall?
A new study published in the Journal Nature suggests that hurricanes are no longer just a coastal problem.
Tropical Wave in Caribbean Worth Watching This Weekend
A tropical wave in the Caribbean appears to be taking a path that is very similar to the path Hurricane Eta just took.
DSNAP Disaster Food Benefits Approved for Five More Parishes
Lafayette is one of five additional parishes approved for DSNAP benefits as a result of damages from Hurricane Delta.
Tropical Storm Eta Makes Landfall Near Cedar Key Florida
Tropical Storm Eta made landfall this morning near Cedar Key Florida.