Authorities closed I-10 between Texas & Louisiana earlier this week, stranding hundreds of motorists. The closure was prompted by flooding from tropical storm Imelda. One of those trapped was Reggie McCoy. He was driving a truckload of food for delivery to Beaumont...
It's that time of year, peak hurricane season. Late August & early September bring the most tropical activity. Andrew, Gustav, Katrina all hit around this time...
All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico right now as forecasters try to predict if the system currently headed toward Louisiana will develop into a tropical storm or possible hurricane.
Tropical Storm Hermine appears to be headed for a Florida landfall. Could the next system to affect the Gulf be rolling off the African Continent as we speak?
I don't want any hurricanes coming near Louisiana's precious coast, but those tropical systems fascinate me. I found ways through my years of being in the public information business to get the information the experts look at, even if I can't interpret or understand it. If you are a member of the unofficial "Tropical Weather Geek Society," here are a few places you may want to save to your favorites.