The Atlantic hurricane season happens at the same time every year. It’s from June 1st to November 30th. But what’s different ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana and U.S. flags were ordered to be flown at half-staff Friday for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Gov. Jeff Landry proclaimed Aug. 29, 2025, as ...

Warmer Gulf waters fuel faster hurricane intensification Evacuations remain difficult for elderly and medical facilities State task force proposed “evaculanes” to ease congestion Officials resist ...

Hurricane Francine barreled early Wednesday toward Louisiana and is expected to make landfall in coming hours as forecasters raised threats of potentially deadly storm surge, widespread flooding and ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — According to Louisiana leaders, the state is prepared for what is expected to be another active hurricane season. The state forecast calls for a normal to above-normal season in the ...

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA TOOK A MAJOR HIT FROM KATRINA 20 YEARS AGO, AND THE BP OIL SPILL JUST FIVE YEARS LATER. AND WDSU FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST DEREK SIBLEY SAT DOWN WITH THE LOUISIANA OYSTER ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana ranks as the second state with the highest expected loss from hurricanes. A study conducted by Lending Tree shows the top 10 states with the highest ...

State offers $10,000 grants for hurricane-resistant roofs Fortified roofs can cut hurricane damage by up to 70% New tax deductions and credits expand homeowner incentives Over 5,400 Louisiana homes ...

Nicole J. Moncrief was caring for her wheelchair-bound mother and her two nieces as Hurricane Rita barreled toward their Lake Charles home 20 years ago. Ahead of previous storms, none of which caused ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana ranks as the second state with the highest expected loss from hurricanes. A study conducted by Lending Tree shows the top 10 states with the highest ...