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Tropical Depression Two Forms in Gulf as Forecasters Watch for Strengthening
The National Hurricane Center officially designated the Gulf system as Tropical Depression Two during its 10 a.m. CDT advisory Sunday, marking the second tropical depression of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. As of the advisory, the system had maximum sustained…
Tropical Disturbance in Gulf Now Has 80% Chance of Development as Forecasters Monitor Gulf Coast
Forecasters are closely watching a tropical disturbance in the northern Gulf of Mexico that now has an 80% chance of developing into a tropical depression or tropical storm over the next several days. Current forecast models show the system moving…
Old Highway 90’s Closure Raises Questions About Evacuation Readiness Along Louisiana’s Gulf Coast
For years, Old Highway 90 between Slidell and Waveland served as more than just a scenic drive. It was an alternate route when Interstate 10 backed up, a connection for local communities, and part of the region’s hurricane evacuation network.…
St. Tammany Parish Council Approves Two Controversial North St. Tammany Rezoning Requests
Despite hours of public testimony and repeated concerns from residents, the St. Tammany Parish Council voted Thursday night to approve two controversial rezoning requests that opponents say will significantly increase residential density in North St. Tammany. The votes came after…
Tiny Kitten Rescued From Storm Drain by Slidell Firefighters
A routine day quickly turned into a heartwarming rescue after firefighters with St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 saved a tiny kitten trapped inside a storm drain. The six-week-old kitten became stuck in the drain, prompting a call for…
NWS Confirms 9 Tornadoes During June 18 Severe Weather Outbreak Across Louisiana and Mississippi
The National Weather Service has confirmed that 9 tornadoes touched down across southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi during the severe weather outbreak on June 18. Damage survey teams have spent the past several days assessing storm impacts and documenting damage…
Residents Raise Flooding Concerns About Proposed 181-Home Development Near Airport Road
SLIDELL — Images and videos taken during Thursday’s historic flooding are fueling concerns about a proposed 181-home subdivision planned near Airport Road and Interstate 12. The development, which has been proposed for approximately 58 acres in the Airport Road corridor,…
Anchor Lake Evacuation Order Lifted After Dam Safety Concerns Eased
Residents evacuated earlier Thursday near Anchor Lake in Mississippi are being allowed to return home after officials determined the dam remains structurally sound. The flood watch issued after concerns of a potential dam failure has expired. The Mississippi Department of…
Mississippi Storm Cleanup Worker Killed As Flooding Forces Evacuations
A county road crew worker in Franklin County was killed Thursday while assisting with storm cleanup efforts, according to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves. Meanwhile, emergency officials are closely monitoring the dam at Anchor Lake in Pearl River County as heavy…
Tornado Threat Increases Tonight as Arthur Moves Inland
As Tropical Storm Arthur pushes inland tonight, weather experts are warning that Southeast Louisiana could see the development of quick spin-up tornadoes within the storm’s outer rain bands. Unlike the large tornadoes often seen across the Plains states, tropical tornadoes…