Archive for hurricane season

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New storm is headed for Caribbean: What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane

By Xingchao Chen, Penn State When tropical meteorologists peer at satellite images, they often catch sight of subtle cloud formations ... Read more

State News

State climatologist: ‘Very likely’ La. will be impacted by named storm this year

Louisiana leaders introduced new Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grymes on Wednesday. Gov. Jeff Jandry and the Governor’s Office ... Read more

Local News

Hurricane season is days away. Here’s a closer look at what to expect

Six to eight tropical storms could develop in the Gulf this hurricane season, and June and July will ... Read more

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Hurricane forecast points to a dangerous 2024 Atlantic season

Jhordanne Jones | Purdue University The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, and forecasters are predicting ... Read more

Local News

Busy hurricane season predicted

The hurricane season starts June 1. It could be really busy. Colorado State University hurricane forecaster Phil Klotzbach ... Read more

World News

Dial it up to Category 6? As warming stokes storms, some want a bigger hurricane category

A handful of super powerful tropical storms in the last decade and the prospect of more to come ... Read more

Local News

IT’S OVER: 2023 hurricane season comes to an end

A busy hurricane season that saw the National Hurricane Center in Miami issue the first-ever tropical storm warning ... Read more

State News

Honoré: Chemical plants in hurricane zone a security risk

Hurricanes could get stronger and more frequent, according to climate models. Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré ... Read more

Local News

2023 hurricane preparedness guide: Homeowners eligible for roofing retrofitting grants

The Louisiana Fortified Homes Program (LFHP) was funded for $30 million during the 2023 Louisiana Legislative Session. Through ... Read more

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2023 hurricane preparedness guide: Pet preparedness a must when facing evacuations

In the case of a hurricane, pet owners need a plan in place. While some evacuations may be ... Read more

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