Because of the imminent threat of flooding along the Mississippi and Atchafalaya River, St. Martin Parish President Chester Cedars has declared a State of Emergency for the parish.
Weather will be an issue for the parades that roll tomorrow as some areas of the state could see a couple of inches of rain. But Nungesser knows that will not dampen the spirit.
I don't want any hurricanes coming near Louisiana's precious coast, but those tropical systems fascinate me. I found ways through my years of being in the public information business to get the information the experts look at, even if I can't interpret or understand it. If you are a member of the unofficial "Tropical Weather Geek Society," here are a few places you may want to save to your favorites.
According to information received from the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Mermentau River Basin is expected to crest on Tuesday as much as two feet higher than the 2013 flooding incident.
We've got a tropical system that could be a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico in only a few days. Here are lots of valuable resources for preparing you and your family for severe weather.