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Louisiana Comes To The Aid Of Those In The Northeast

Chris Reed — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:53:49 +0000

Living along the gulf coast we know all about hurricanes and the destruction they can bring to to a region. When Hurricane Sandy slammed into the eastern shore last week, we knew all too well what type damage and destruction it would bring to the folks along the upper eastern shore. Often after storms slam [...]

'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. [...]

Do We Need a New Hurricane-Rating System?

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:02:39 +0000

Weather-industry insiders feel that the Saffir-Simpson Scale, which rates hurricane strength on a scale of Category 1 (weakest) through 5 (strongest), is inadequate.

Some say changes need to be made, since the current system doesn't include enough information about the storm, that it only denotes wind speed. It reveals little detail about the tidal surge, which is what actually causes the most deaths and damage.

LIVE Webcam Images From The Beaches Of The Gulf Of Mexico

Chris Reed — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:07:11 +0000

As we all anxiously await the arrival of Hurricane Isaac, here is what the waters of the Gulf Of Mexico looks like now. Here is a webcam feature from the beaches in Orange Beach—notice the surf and cloud cover.If you want to watch as the storm approaches the gulf coast, simply click HERE to go [...]

As Hurricane Isaac Approaches The Gulf Coast, Here Are Some Early Preparation Tips

Chris Reed — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:02:46 +0000

As South Louisiana continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Isaac, it is NEVER too early to start preparing for the worst. As Hurricane Issac continues to move slowly westward, putting South Louisiana in it's potential path, we should start taking precautionary measures to protect ourselves, our family, and our property.

5 US Hotspots Where Hurricanes May Cause Severe Damage

Camilla Turner — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:41:53 +0000

Everyone knows that the last two hurricane seasons have been pretty bad. But just how bad were they? Experts say that actually we had just gotten used to an unnaturally low level of hurricane activity, with relatively few major hurricanes hitting the East Coast over the last 30 years. But we may rest on our [...]

Tropical Storm Debby Projected To Not Have Much Of An Impact On South Louisiana

Chris Reed — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:53:23 +0000

Just three hours ago we were telling you that the projected path of Tropical Storm Debby had it heading straight towards the gulf coast of South Louisiana. Now, it appears that the path has shifted…And shifted A LOT!!!According to the models KATC-TV 3 just released, it appears that the storm will be heading towards Florida [...]

10 Apps to Help Keep You Safe for Hurricane Season

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:31:48 +0000

The beginning of June brings warm weather, new flowers and less joyfully, the start of hurricane season. The good news is that unlike a lot of other national disasters, we know about hurricanes before they hit. This means we usually have some time to prepare and make sure that we’re ready to weather the storm. [...]

Shark Swims Down Street In Puerto Rico – Caption This!

Dave Steel — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:16:49 +0000

**UPDATE** Picture of shark has been confirmed to be an actual shark, but not in the street. Photoshop is a wonderful tool. That being said, nice work! ***In South Louisiana, we've had our share of flooding, but I'm not sure anyone has seen anything like this! With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the east coast and beating up the Bahamas, we will just have to see if the Carolinas will get anything like this.

What City Is Most Overdue For a Hurricane?

DJ Digital — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:13:45 +0000

Tornadoes have captured much of the nation's attention this year, but hurricane season is not too far away, so Americans should be prepared for the possibility of devastating storms, even if you think there's no way one will come to your town. Of course in Louisiana, we are always prepared for the worst, and many say we are overdue for another "big one."