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Nearly 118,000 left powerless across Louisiana

Severe thunderstorms — and one confirmed tornado — pounded communities across Louisiana early Wednesday, leaving nearly 118,000 powerless, ...

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VIDEO: Tornado hits Lake Charles

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Tornado destroys South Elton Court homes

A EF-2 tornado touched down in Lake Charles Wednesday morning, destroying homes east of McNeese State University. National ...

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Library Riot bears the wrath of Mother Nature

Library Riot — as well as neighboring Runte Cleaners — are picking up the pieces after severe storms ...

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PHOTO GALLERY: Weather destruction

High winds and heavy rainfall Wednesday morning led to school closures, power outages, and downed trees across Southwest ...

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Sowela’s Leesville, Oakdale campuses closed

Sowela Technical Community Colkege’s Oakdale and Leesville sites will be closed today due to weather. Classes and operations ...

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Calcasieu closing all schools in 20 minutes

The Calcasieu Parish School Board said it will be conducting dismissal at 8:30 a.m. at all schools today ...

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UPDATES: Major flash flooding overnight

Major flash flooding has occurred overnight in Southwest Louisiana as storms continue to develop and move across the ...

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UPDATES: School, office closures, tornado warnings

As of 6:54 am the City Transit Services are temporarily suspended due to unsafe weather conditions. • Severe ...

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Potential for tornadoes, all modes of weather tonight, tomorrow

There is potential for strong tornadoes and all modes of severe weather tonight and Wednesday morning through mid-afternoon, ...

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