National Weather Service

A tropical depression is now likely to form in the Caribbean or the southern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend.

The feels like temperatures will again be almost unbearable again this afternoon.

Don't stash that gumbo pot too far in the back of the cabinets, you'll need it again by later this week.

The storm damaged two buildings just off Nick Martone Road near Iowa early Thursday morning.

Officials with the National Weather Service have confirmed that last night's storm damage was caused by tornadoes.

When your home is in ruins it doesn't matter what kind of ill wind has blown. It does matter to the scientists at the National Weather Service.

Saturday night celebrations across Louisiana could be interrupted by strong storms. Much cooler weather should move into the state by Sunday.

The threat of showers and even thunderstorms across the state is not expected to put a damper on voter turnout. However, it might be a good idea to have the umbrella in the car before you leave to go vote.

It won't be heavy coat and furry boots weather but at least you'll be able to turn the air conditioner off for a few hours.

The Vermilion and the Mermantau are still rising. That means the threat for greater flooding still exists.

Umbrellas will be necessary across much of the state by Tuesday and Wednesday. There is also a potential for severe weather and heavy rainfall.

A strong weather system that is bringing snow and blizzard conditions to the northern part of the country will likely be the catalyst for severe weather across Louisiana today.