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10 Crazy Videos of Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:09:23 +0000

Truthfully, we missed most of Hurricane Sandy, the storm that rocked most of the East Coast, yesterday. Because we were inside ... away from the windows, with our curtains closed ... like we were supposed to be. These people weren't, however, so now we can see what was going on outside while we were playing board games with our fingers crossed. Here is some crazy video from yesterday's storm.

Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath: What Happened, What We Know Now [VIDEO]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:48:58 +0000

This morning, much of the East Coast is picking up the pieces after the massive storm known as Hurricane Sandy swept through, leaving millions without power, causing untold economic damage, and killing at least 21 people. Flooding caused largely by enormous, unprecedented storm surges has crippled transportation routes and wreaked havoc on low-lying areas.

Watch the First Documented Hurricane Sandy Weatherman 'Fail'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:32:47 +0000

Weatherman Peter Doocy was standing out on Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, showing how intense the ocean was becoming before the storm even arrived when something went wrong. Unlike the usual hurricane bloopers, he didn’t get bowled over by the wind — he got his foot stuck in a sand trap. If this were a 1960s [...]

Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos That Have Gone Viral – Don't Be Fooled!

DJ Digital — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:49:07 +0000

Hurricane Sandy hasn't even hit the northeastern coast at full strength yet, and I'm already seeing fake photos on Facebook. It never fails. These types of fake imagery appear every time there is a flood, a storm, or any other type of natural disaster. It's almost as bad as the fake celeb deaths on Twitter!

Hurricane Sandy Has Awoken the Shirtless Horse-Man

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:25:10 +0000

Hurricane Sandy is being called the storm of the century. Being that it is such an unique weather event, nobody is really sure the extent to which its high winds and flooding will damage the East Coast of the United States.

But we may have gotten some insight into the changes to come from a Washington, DC news broadcast. As you can see, NBC 4's cameras captured images of a shirtless horse-headed man jogging through the streets of our nation's capital.

'Gangnam Style' Reporter Gets Photo Bombed During Hurricane Sandy Coverage [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:35:21 +0000

As Hurricane Sandy rapidly approaches the eastern sea board of the United States, reporters from all over the country are racing towards it's path in hopes of catching "the big story." Well as you can see in this video, one reporter's biggest nightmare is about to come true as she gets photo bombed by a few citizens not taking the situation too seriously.

Hurricane Sandy Spinning Toward East Coast

Joe Student — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:05:05 +0000

New York, New Jersey and other coastal states announced evacuations of citizens living in low-lying coastal areas on Sunday, as Hurricane Sandy and an accompanying storm surge threatened the East Coast of the United States. The National Hurricane Center plotted the center of the storm 300 miles southeast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Sunday night. [...]

5 Hurricanes That Are Actually Pretty Cool

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:20:28 +0000

1. The Cocktail: This New Orleans drink made from rum and fruit juices was invented by Pat O’Brien in the 1940s. Interestingly, O’Brien only concocted it because he needed to get rid of a lot of excess rum. He even gave them away for free to visiting sailors. The drink is now a staple of Mardi Gras and Cajun-flavored parties across the country.

President Barack Obama Is Set To Visit Louisiana After Hurricane Isaac

Chris Reed — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:28:36 +0000

The White House has announced that President Barack Obama will visit South Louisiana Monday to examine water and wind damage in the wake of Isaac. His opponent in the upcoming Presidential election, Rep. Mitt Romney, announced earlier today that he too will be stopping in Louisiana to assess the damage Isaac has left behind.

Schools In Acadiana Set To Re-Open [UPDATED]

Nathan Pike — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:23:48 +0000

The following schools are set to reopen.

Hurricane Isaac Forces Changes To Area High School Football Schedule

Chris Reed — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:05:26 +0000

Aside from picking up branches and raking leaves in the aftermath of Hurricane Isacc, many schools were forced to reschedule their first week of high school football games. Many of the games in Acadiana were rescheduled in anticipation of Isaac causing more school closures as we drew closer to the end of the week.

Curfews Are Being Enforced In Parts Of Acadiana As Hurricane Isaac Approaches

Chris Reed — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:00:35 +0000
As Hurricane Isaac approaches the gulf coast of Louisiana, some local government officials are setting curfews in their communities. We have a list of cities already enforcing curfews, and we will continue to update the list as we get information throughout the night.So far, here are the curfews being enforced throughout Acadiana: In Lafayette Parish [...]

Amazing Isaac Storm Photos [That Aren't From Isaac]

Dave Steel — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:02:35 +0000

Every time there's a major weather event, certain photos seem to appear and be credited as 'my friend from (insert town name here) took this picture while he was (insert activity here).'

The Latest On Hurricane Isaac, New Watches And New Warnings [UPDATE]

Chris Reed — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:33:12 +0000

Here is the absolute latest on Hurricane Isaac as it approaches the gulf coast and southern Louisiana.

The next update on Hurricane Isaac should be released within a few hours.

Lafayette and Acadiana Emergency Contact List For Hurricane Isaac

Sam Stokes — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:39:32 +0000
As Isaac makes it’s way through the area, plenty of things can go wrong. From downed power lines to other emergencies, hurricanes and other powerful storms can make life difficult as well as dangerous. In order to assist in recovery efforts, here’s a list of emergency contacts for the Acadiana area. Emergency Contacts Lists: Acadiana [...]

Acadiana School Closures [UPDATED]

Sam Stokes — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:35:41 +0000
The following schools in Acadiana will be closing due to anticipated severe weather. We will continue to monitor closures in the area and pass them along here and On-Air. For updates, please continue to check back with us. Schools: Lafayette Parish Schools Closed Thursday Iberia Parish Schools Closed Thursday Catholic High School, Hyland Baptist Christian [...]

U.S. Congressman Charles Boustany Visits Hot 107-9 To Discuss Hurricane Isaac Preparations [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:25:44 +0000
U.S. Congressman Dr. Charles Boustany was in the HOT 107-9 studio this morning to discuss what measures both state and local governments have taken in preparation for Hurricane Isaac. Dr. Boustany further explained why Lafayette Parish declared a state of emergency prior to the storm arriving.If you missed any of Dave Steele’s interview on-air, you [...]

Government Officials Issue Warnings As Isaac Sweeps Across Louisiana

Chris Reed — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:40:41 +0000
As Hurricane Isaac continues to sweep across the state of Louisiana government officials on all levels are reminding citizens to take this storm serious. We have already received reports of people stranded in Plaquemines Parish as water breached the levee system due to the storm surge.Lafayette City Parish Parish President Joey Durel has not yet [...]

Plaquemines Parish Man Trapped In Attic Calls WWL-TV In New Orleans [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:14:26 +0000

We just played this interview on the radio---a man trapped in his attic in Plaquemines Parish called a New Orleans television station, WWL-TV, and described what brought he and his family into their attic. As we reported, water appears to have breached the levees in Plaquemines Parish due to the rising tide and storm surge.

Lafayette Parish Declares State Of Emergency

Nathan Pike — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:29:22 +0000

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel has declared a state of emergency, and all non-essential government workers will be off Wednesday.

“These declarations by communities and states are simply legal requirements to position themselves for reimbursement by FEMA, primarily,” Durel said through his Facebook page.

Officials are also asking