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Journey Concert Postponed New Date Is October 16th

JayCee — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:56:44 +0000

The Journey, Pat Benatar and Loverboy concert, scheduled for August 28th, 2012 at Lafayette’s Cajundome, has been postponed, due to Tropical Storm Isaac. Keep your ticket, it will be good for the rescheduled date, October 16th.

Hurricane Warnings Issued; State Of Emergency Declared

Nathan Pike — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:53:33 +0000

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Hurricane watches in effect from Morgan City to the Florida gulf coast have been upgraded to hurricane warnings as forecasters shifted Tropical Storm Isaac’s predicted path even further to the west. As of 4 p.m. Isaac was 45 miles southwest of Key West, Fla. with maximum sustained winds at 60 miles [...]

5 US Hotspots Where Hurricanes May Cause Severe Damage

Camilla Turner — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:41:53 +0000

Everyone knows that the last two hurricane seasons have been pretty bad. But just how bad were they? Experts say that actually we had just gotten used to an unnaturally low level of hurricane activity, with relatively few major hurricanes hitting the East Coast over the last 30 years. But we may rest on our [...]

Tropical Storm Debby Less of a Threat to Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:55:40 +0000

Tropical Storm Debby's winds are down to 50 mph, according to the latest reports this morning. The National Hurricane Center has adjusted the forecast track for Tropical Storm Debby, allowing Louisiana to relax a bit, except for families planning a trip to Florida, where the Panhandle is expected to receive ten to fifteen inches of rain.

Debby Threat To Louisiana Lessens

Nathan Pike — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:59:23 +0000

(From Nathan Pike, KPEL) — The National Hurricane Center has adjusted the forecast track for Tropical Storm Debby, providing residents in southern Louisiana with some relief. Forecasters now predict Debby will track to the north over the next couple days, eventually making landfall along the Florida panhandle. The latest update had the storm positioned about [...]

Tropical Storm Beryl Leaves Many Without Power on Memorial Day Weekend

Nick Romano — Mon, 28 May 2012 22:49:06 +0000

While many Americans were enjoying the leisurely activities associated with Memorial Day weekend, there were thousands in Florida and Georgia who experienced the harshness of Tropical Storm Beryl. As close-to-hurricane-force winds ravaged through the Jacksonville Beach area around midnight on Monday, Mayor Alvin Browne issued warnings for the citizens to stay inside. Seventy-mph gusts were [...]