hurricanes

Along Louisiana's coastlines are several islands, some inhabited, and some that used to have residents but are now deserted.

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, so what would happen if suddenly we didn't have hurricanes anymore? Let's find out...

Tropical forecast models are pointing to a potential tropical trouble spot south of Louisiana's coastline, perhaps as early as next week.

Summertime in Louisiana always exciting. The sunny days get us outside to enjoy all the fantastic things we love like beaches, fishing, backyard BBQ s and countless festivals. With the kids out of school and many of us taking vacation time off from work, our chances of happening upon a poisonous snake or spider increases greatly. We've got quite a few things here in Louisiana that can't wait to kill us this summer. OK, not really, but sort of. Here are "7 Of The Most Dangerous Things In Louisiana" to be on the lookout for this summer.

Almost two dozen named storms and 11 hurricanes, any of which could be headed Louisiana's and Texas's way.

Former Carencro head football coach and Welsh native, Lance Guidry, has officially been named as the new defensive coordinator for the Miami Hurricanes.

36,000 residents are impacted by the latest move, at a time when homeowners insurance is getting tougher to buy.

Senate Bill 33, which will go into effect in 2023, requires all nursing homes and similar facilities to have an emergency backup generator.

Storm names are presented by the World Meteorological Organization. The organization is very conscientious in making sure the names used are non-controversial.

In 1985, Maria Placer, Dick Faurot and Jim Olivier on the set of KLFY were like the MPVs of Lafayette television.

If you have an empty gallon of milk in your possession when the electricity goes out it can help light up the room.

The World Meteorological Organization has retired the names Laura and Dorian and is doing away with using the Greek alphabet too.

A lot has happened in our community over the past 25 years. How many of these stories do you remember?

The folks at NOAA have some interesting insights on how likely another storm along the bayous might be this season.

That advice was shared with good intentions, but it's outdated antiquated advice.

In the wake of two powerful back-to-back storms headed for Louisiana, President Trump has approved Emergency Disaster Declaration for the state of Louisiana.

Listen to the Governor today at 11:30a on NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL

Videos just released by the weather service give you a movie-like experience through the life of the storm.

The name should connect the vessel to the Gulf of Mexico and the research that is being done on board.

If you get to enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset and are not hit by a hurricane today you can thank dust from the Sahara Desert for your good fortune.