Tropical Storm Zeta has now officially formed in the Caribbean Sea and is on track to enter the Gulf of Mexico in the next couple of days before heading to the Gulf Coast.
At this point it's too soon to tell if this system will impact Louisiana, but the odds of this system becoming a tropical depression have just been increased to near 100%.
Meteorologist Scot Pilie' of WGNO posted to Facebook today with concerns over potential storm developments in the Gulf of Mexico. Pilie says that the system is something to pay attention to as it could begin to bring rain our way as early as Wednesday.
Hurricane Delta is once again expected to knock out power for thousands. Delta comes six weeks after Hurricane Laura knocked out power for over 500,000 Lousiana customers.
Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory and administrations of all municipalities in Lafayette Parish are encouraging residents to voluntary evacuate ahead of the storm's arrival.
As Hurricane Delta takes aim at the Louisiana coast and all of Acadiana, the Lafayette Parish School System announces it will close all schools and facilities on Thursday and Friday.
The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.
The State of Louisiana's request for a Major Disaster Declaration has been approved by President Donald Trump. The declaration will allow Louisiana to get federal aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.