Louisiana Bracing for Storms as System Skirts CoastLouisiana Bracing for Storms as System Skirts CoastShowers and thunderstorms will increase across South Louisiana later today and tonight making for a stormy start to the work week. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana PSC Questions Entergy CEO's One Million Dollar RaiseLouisiana PSC Questions Entergy CEO's One Million Dollar RaiseThe company also paid out over $3 billion in stock dividends all while asking Louisiana consumers to pay more on their bills for hurricane recovery. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
NOAA Hurricane Forecast Updated Heading into Peak of Storm SeasonNOAA Hurricane Forecast Updated Heading into Peak of Storm SeasonThe tropical Atlantic Basin is "waking up" with two systems being monitored for further development. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Second Tropical Wave Being Monitored for DevelopmentSecond Tropical Wave Being Monitored for DevelopmentModel guidance is still suggesting tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico next week. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Season Begins Ahead of Schedule, AgainTropical Season Begins Ahead of Schedule, AgainThere is an 80% probability the 2021 Hurricane Season will get its first tropical cyclone before the season actually begins. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
FEMA Seeks Hurricane Victims to Hire as Temporary EmployeesFEMA Seeks Hurricane Victims to Hire as Temporary EmployeesVictims of last year's storms can get paid to help others recover. FEMA has temporary jobs they are hiring for right now. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Post Hurricane Debris Removal Finally Completed in LouisianaPost Hurricane Debris Removal Finally Completed in LouisianaAlmost two million cubic tons of storm debris were removed from five south Louisiana parishes after last year's hurricanes. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Yet Another Preseason Forecast Predicts Active Hurricane SeasonYet Another Preseason Forecast Predicts Active Hurricane SeasonForecasters at Colorado State University say Louisiana's coastline has a 50% chance of experiencing a landfalling hurricane this season. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Hurricane Center Contemplates Extending the Hurricane SeasonHurricane Center Contemplates Extending the Hurricane SeasonThe National Hurricane Center will now begin issuing tropical weather outlooks beginning May 15th instead of waiting until June 1st. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Marsh Restoration Project Underway in Cameron ParishMarsh Restoration Project Underway in Cameron ParishThe project will add more acreage to Louisiana's coastal wetlands. The project is set to be completed later this year. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
FEMA Hosting Free Webinars to Aid Hurricane VictimsFEMA Hosting Free Webinars to Aid Hurricane VictimsThe free webinars are presented live every Tuesday and Thursday in the month of February.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Governor Edwards Seeking $3 Billion for Hurricane RecoveryGovernor Edwards Seeking $3 Billion for Hurricane RecoveryThe request for $3 billion in federal block grants will help residents in 21 Louisiana parishes recover from the record-breaking hurricane season. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Grand Lake High Beats Two Hurricanes on Way to State Title GameGrand Lake High Beats Two Hurricanes on Way to State Title GameHurricanes Laura and Delta haven't stopped the Grand Lake Hornets from playing for a state football title today. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
2020 Hurricane Season Ends Today, Finally!2020 Hurricane Season Ends Today, Finally!However, there is still an area in the tropical Atlantic Basin that is being monitored for further development. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropics Finally Quieting Down – One Week Left in SeasonTropics Finally Quieting Down – One Week Left in SeasonThere is still one trouble spot worth watching but it does not appear to be an issue for the Gulf of Mexico or the U.S. mainland. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Are Hurricanes Staying Strong Longer After Landfall?Are Hurricanes Staying Strong Longer After Landfall?A new study published in the Journal Nature suggests that hurricanes are no longer just a coastal problem.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Wave in Caribbean Worth Watching This WeekendTropical Wave in Caribbean Worth Watching This WeekendA tropical wave in the Caribbean appears to be taking a path that is very similar to the path Hurricane Eta just took. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
DSNAP Disaster Food Benefits Approved for Five More ParishesDSNAP Disaster Food Benefits Approved for Five More ParishesLafayette is one of five additional parishes approved for DSNAP benefits as a result of damages from Hurricane Delta. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Storm Eta Makes Landfall Near Cedar Key FloridaTropical Storm Eta Makes Landfall Near Cedar Key FloridaTropical Storm Eta made landfall this morning near Cedar Key Florida. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Track of Tropical Storm Eta Shifts AgainTrack of Tropical Storm Eta Shifts AgainHere's the latest track on Tropical Storm Eta plus we have the complete tropical outlook for the next five days. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells