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After serving Louisiana audiences for some four decades an iconic Louisiana forecaster has officially announced plans to retire.

If anyone knows some great tips on how to stay cool in this heat, it's your local meteorologists.

Local skaters made the best of an icy situation.

Heavy storms in Texas are moving toward Acadiana this morning. Are we in for a repeat of Wednesday's heavy weather?

There's a 50/50 chance you will be needing an umbrella later today. Here's the forecast for now and the best guess at what kind of weather the holiday weekend will offer.

Rain chances will be increasing just in time for weekend fun. Will it be total washout? See what the weather experts are thinking about your plans for a great weekend.

The weather pattern that has kept most of South Louisiana warm, muggy, and dry for the past week is about to undergo a significant change.

A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Vermilion River at Lafayette. More heavy rain is in the forecast for today and tomorrow.

Before you head out to a festival or any outdoor event check with us this weekend. There is a good chance of rain for much of Acadiana.

Today will be cloudy and humid but tomorrow rainfall could be significant with a slight risk of severe weather.

The faucet may finally be turned off and the green beer will be flowing as the forecast looks great for Patty in the Parc this Saturday.

Rainfall, heavy at times is expected across much of Acadiana today through Thursday. The bright spot is sunshine for Saturday's Patty in the Parc in downtown Lafayette.

While thoughts of softball pitchers in dark rimmed glasses and double plays have been on the minds of most of us the past few days, Old Man Winter is about to make a return visit to the area

Today will be cloudy and mild, but rain and cooler temperatures are not that far behind. Thursday should be wet across most of Acadiana.

The Elf's job is to report daily to Santa at the north pole regarding the naughtiness or niceness of the people in the home he is sent to observe.

Short sleeves will work today and tomorrow, by Wednesday you'll be wanting a jacket or a coat as a former tropical system turns winter weather maker across the country.

An upper level system and a cold front combining with abundant tropical moisture have been kicking up some light to moderate rain showers across most of Acadiana throughout the evening.

The bulk of the heavier rain should remain west of Acadiana and eventually slide south of the area into the Gulf of Mexico.

These are the kinds of days you wish you could stuff in a bottle and open up during the heat of Summer.

The greatest threat for severe weather will be late this afternoon and into the early evening hours. Then very nice weather will move into the area by Tuesday.