Hurricane Delta

As Acadiana begins to hunker down for the arrival of Hurricane Delta, the Youngsville Police Dept. warns against riding around and sightseeing.

The system is expected to make landfall in southwest Louisiana later today.

Hurricane Delta has strengthened a little more while moving over the south-central Gulf of Mexico and has become a Catagory 3 hurricane.

Hurricane Delta has caused many waste collection companies to change their trash pickup schedule, as reported by our media partners at KATC-TV3. Residents and businesses are reminded to properly secure all waste and recycling containers before Delta makes landfall.

The National Hurricane Center has released their 4:00 pm advisory for Hurricane Delta for Thursday, October 8th.

This aerial photo over Lake Charles showing blue tarps as far as the eye can see shockingly drives home how vulnerable the area is as they brace for Hurricane Delta.

Hurricane Delta is rapidly approaching the Louisiana coastline and many Louisiana residents are evacuating to the West. Congestion along I-10 has been extensive and you can see a live feed of the traffic here.

As Hurricane Delta makes its way to the Louisiana coast, many residents in Southwest Louisiana are hitting the highway for Texas to get out of the storm's way.

Here is a handy list of hurricane emergency numbers, alerts, and resources should you need before, during, or after the storm.

Jim Cantore is in Cajun Country.

Several parishes in Acadiana have set curfews ahead of Hurricane Delta.

The storm's track has once again shifted slightly more to the west.

Hurricane forecast technology has improved immensely over the past 50 years. Just how accurate these forecasts are is really impressive.

After closely monitoring the storm Lafayette Mayor-President Guillory has adjusted times for the parish-wide curfew.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will be moving to remote classes starting at noon on Thursday, October 8. All classes on Friday, October 9th have been canceled ahead of Hurricane Delta.

A State of Emergency has been declared for St. Martin Parish ahead of Hurricane Delta. A voluntary evacuation order has been issued for lower St. Martin Parish.

The National Hurricane Center has released their 4:00 pm advisory for Hurricane Delta for Wednesday, October 7th.

The Vermilion Parish Police Jury has issued an immediate evacuation for parts of Vermilion Parish.

If you are planning to use a generator during this upcoming weather event, make sure you know how to do so safely

As Hurricane Delta threatens the Louisiana Gulf Coast here is an updated list of school closures in Acadiana.