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Six dead after tornadoes hit the Carolinas

By Chris Clackum
At least six people are dead after a line of powerful storms swept across the Southeast Wednesday evening. Daylight revealed how devastating the storms were.

Tornado picks up, moves home from foundation in Kentwood

By Samantha Morgan
A family of four got the shock of a lifetime last night. As they were sleeping, they say a tornado picked up their two-story home and moved it 15-feet. Thankfully, no one was injured.

Gulf of Mexico Data Atlas

By NOAA’s National Coastal Data Development Center
For the first time in 25 years, a new Gulf of Mexico Data Atlas is now available http://gulfatlas.noaa.gov.

LDWF brings new life to Pearl River

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) biologists took the first step in restoring fish to the Pearl River this afternoon by releasing thousands of fish into the river.

1.5 million northeast residents in the dark

By NBC News
A rare October snowstorm bore down on the heavily populated U.S. Northeast on Saturday, knocking out power to 1.7 million customers, delaying airline flights and threatening some areas with up to a foot of snow.

Hunting basics workshop attracts outdoors women

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), in conjunction with Cabela’s, held a second Women’s Weekend Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge.

Rina rapidly strengthens to a Hurricane

By Chris Paulsen
Satellite images and reports from Air Force Hurricane Hunters indicate that Rina has rapidly strengthened to a Hurricane, making this the 6th Hurricane of the season. Further strengthening is possible.

Tropical Depression 18

By Chris Paulsen
AT 500 PM CDT.....THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHTEEN WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 15.9 NORTH...LONGITUDE 81.9 WEST. THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 12 MPH...19 KM/H.

Cold Temperatures Next Week

By Chris Paulsen
The remainder of this weekend will be very warm and nice.  Slightly cooler at night with lows in the upper 50's.  Afternoon high temperatures will range from 85-88 degrees each day till Monday.

Tropical area to watch

By Chris Paulsen
An elongated area of low pressure near Cuba and the southern Bahamas is producing showers and storms. Reports show the low pressure is better organized and has become better defined.

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to close temporarily for bridge construction

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is advising all visitors to Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge that Price Lake Road, a primary access point for public outdoor recreation on the western end of the refuge, will be closed Oct.

Nearing the end of Hurricane Season 2011

By Chris Paulsen
Satellite picture provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Ophelia on the far right.  A very distinct eye wall visible as the Hurricane moves North.

Category 3 Hurricane Ophelia

By Chris Paulsen
Hurricane Ophelia, fourth Hurricane for the 2011 season, has strengthened and maximum sustained winds are near 120mph.  Ophelia is moving due North at 17mph.

29,000 + acres now open for outdoor activities

By Chris Paulsen
LDWF Press Release Governor Bobby Jindal announced the availability of 29,630 new acres to the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for hunting and other outdoor activities.

Hurricane Ophelia

By Chris Paulsen
Ophelia becomes the fourth hurricane of the season.  Maximum sustained winds are near 75mph and the Ophelia is moving NNW  at 9 mph. Hurricane Warnings are now in place for Bermuda as the hurricane approaches.