Weather News

NWS confirms tornado in Walker

By Jesse Gunkel
The National Weather Service says a tornado was to blame for Wednesday morning's storm damage in Walker. We’re told the EF-1 tornado touched down just after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Upcoming hurricane season could be quieter than normal

By Jesse Vinturella
With just over two months to go before the 2012 hurricane season begins, the first preaseason predictions have been released.  The six month season that begins on June 1st should be quieter than normal, according to Colorado State Universi
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New Orleans home fire blamed on lightning strike from storm

By WDSU, NBC News New Orleans
A home near New Orleans burned after an intense thunderstorm moved through the area last night, Thursday, March 22. Witnesses believe a lightning strike is to blame for the fire. There were no injuries.

NWS will not survey Walker damage to confirm tornado until next week

By Jesse Gunkel
The National Weather Service says they have no plans, at least not yet, to survey damage in Walker. That’s where several homes had their roofs blown off during Wednesday's storms.
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Prairieville recovers slowly after tornado

By Andrew Capasso
In Prairieville, many are still cleaning up after yesterday's tornado that left a three-mile path of destruction. Duplesses Road was one of the hardest hit spots.

Still no determination if Walker storm was a tornado

By Andrew Capasso
Still no determination if the storm that hit Walker was in fact a tornado. The National Weather Service yet to survey damage in that area. Sheriff's Deputies keeping a watchful eye on a vacant home in Walker.

GOHSEP secures funding for doppler radar system at ULM

By GOHSEP Media Relations
Today, Thursday, March 22, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) announced a $3 million dollar investment in hazard mitigation grant funding for a Doppler radar system and 48KW generator for b
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UPDATE: NWS confirms tornado touchdown in Prairieville

By Samantha Morgan
UPDATE: The National Service has confirmed that a tornado DID touch down in Prairieville and the path was a few miles on. They’re still working to determine the official strength.

Unconfirmed tornados reported in Prairieville, Walker area

By Samantha Morgan
There have been several viewer reports of tornados in the Prairieville and Walker areas. Also, Doppler indicates that there was rotation in those storms that happened within the past hour.

Louisiana braces for more severe weather

By Samantha Morgan
All around the state officials are keeping a watchful eye on the weather forecast. That’s because another serious storm is headed our way.

Wind Advisory issued for our area

By Jesse Vinturella
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area from 10am-6pm today.  Here are the details from the NWS: ...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TODAY...

Residents cleaning up after two tornados strike western Nebraska

By Samantha Morgan
Residents in parts of central Nebraska are cleaning up damage caused by a tornado. The National Weather Service confirms two tornados hit the western side of North Platte, Nebraska, on Sunday, March 18 in the evening.
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No warning lightening strike injures three teens during softball practice

By Emily Longnecker
A softball field turned dangerous Thursday, March 15 after a quick storm rolled through bringing lightning that struck several students. In all four students were injured - one critically.
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Bizarre weather in paradise captured on camera

By NBC NEWS
Bizarre weather has pummeled paradise bringing torrential rain, floods, waterspouts and tornadoes.

I-49 closed due to advance flood waters

By KPLC, NBC Lake Charles
According to Louisiana State Police due to advancing flood waters, they are closing I-49 northbound at I-10 (Lafayette City Limits). Traffic will be rerouted to I-10 westbound, LA 13 northbound, US 190 eastbound back to I-49.