The National Hurricane Center has classified Hurricane Laura as a 'Major Hurricane' with the potential for catastrophic storm surges, extreme winds, and flash flooding. The storm is currently a Category 3 hurricane with potential to reach a Category 4 before making landfall. Not only will this directly impact South Louisiana but could potentially cause damage in North Louisiana as well. The National Weather Storm predicts Laura could reach our area as a Category 1 hurricane and cause flash flooding, tornadoes and wind damage. Check back here for all updates on the storm.
Shreveport’s 10 Most Clicked Viral Stories Of 2020
From social justice rallies, to people swimming in giant fish tanks, these were the stories that Shreveport peeps were commenting on, sharing, clicking, and making VIRAL online in 2020
Shreveport’s 10 Most Clicked Weather Stories Of 2020
These major stories from 2020 had little to do with the COVID-19 pandemic, but were still very serious.
2020 Hurricane Season Ends Today, Finally!
However, there is still an area in the tropical Atlantic Basin that is being monitored for further development.
Military Aircraft to Battle Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
Air Force aircraft will begin spraying for mosquitoes across South Louisiana beginning today.
Entergy Announces Power to Storm Damaged Communities Restored
It took a little more than a month to get over 93,000 south Louisiana residents back online following Hurricane Laura.
Lauren Daigle Announces Concert for Lake Charles
Louisiana native Lauren Daigle announces a concert to help bring help and awareness to the Lake Charles area, recently devasted by Hurricane Laura.
National Weather Service Finds Hurricane Laura High Water Mark
The storm surge high water mark was left on what remained of structures on Rutherford Beach in Cameron Parish.
Louisiana has Been Impacted by Six Different Storms This Year
Can you name all six of the storms that prompted concerns along Louisiana's coast so far this year?
Raising Canes in Louisiana and SE Texas Donating Portion of Sales Today to Disaster Recovery
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is hosting a fundraiser today to support communities across Louisiana and Texas impacted by Hurricane Laura. The goal is to raise at least $100,000.
FEMA Suspends Operations Today Because of Threat from Beta
The drive-thru assistance and mobile registration centers should reopen tomorrow, weather permitting.
Supplies Needed for Lake Charles
"Please don't forget about us! There is still so much to do and we are low on supplies"
2 More Hurricane Related Deaths Confirmed in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two more storm related deaths from Hurricane Laura. These latest deaths were reported in Beauregard Parish. This brings the death toll in Louisiana to 17.