Hurricane Forecasts – How Accurate are Those Really?Hurricane Forecasts – How Accurate are Those Really?Hurricane forecast technology has improved immensely over the past 50 years. Just how accurate these forecasts are is really impressive. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Hurricane Delta Grows Stronger – Expected to be a Major HurricaneHurricane Delta Grows Stronger – Expected to be a Major HurricaneHurricane Delta is now a category 2 storm, it could strengthen to category 4 status as it crosses into the Gulf of Mexico. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Threat on Louisiana’s Coast Likely by Late This WeekTropical Threat on Louisiana’s Coast Likely by Late This WeekThe tropical system will likely affect the coastline sometime during the day on Friday. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Double Tropical Trouble Now Brewing in the CaribbeanDouble Tropical Trouble Now Brewing in the CaribbeanA tropical depression is now likely to form in the Caribbean or the southern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Formation in Caribbean Possible by the WeekendTropical Formation in Caribbean Possible by the WeekendThe National Hurricane Center says an area of disturbed weather east of the Yucatan is being monitored for further development. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Hurricane Center Watching Caribbean for Tropical DevelopmentHurricane Center Watching Caribbean for Tropical DevelopmentThe area of concern is west of Jamaica and east of the Yucatan Peninsula. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana has Been Impacted by Six Different Storms This YearLouisiana has Been Impacted by Six Different Storms This YearCan you name all six of the storms that prompted concerns along Louisiana's coast so far this year?Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
TS Beta Makes Landfall, Flooding Rains Possible in AcadianaTS Beta Makes Landfall, Flooding Rains Possible in AcadianaThe slow-moving system could bring several inches of rain to South Louisiana over the next few days. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Storm Beta – Monday Morning UpdateTropical Storm Beta – Monday Morning UpdateAcadiana should expect a lot of rain to fall over the next several days as the system moves toward the coast. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
System in the Gulf Forecast to Become a HurricaneSystem in the Gulf Forecast to Become a HurricaneThere is a lot of uncertainty as to where this system will go. However, it is forecast to become a tropical storm by later today. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Raising Canes to Host Storm Recovery FundraiserRaising Canes to Host Storm Recovery FundraiserParticipating stores will donate 15% of daily sales on September 22nd to storm relief efforts in Louisiana and Texas. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Development Imminent in the GulfTropical Development Imminent in the GulfThe system in the Bay of Campeche is expected to strengthen. Where it is going is the bigger question. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
What if We Run Out of Hurricane Names in 2020?What if We Run Out of Hurricane Names in 2020?There is only one name left that hasn't been used in the 2020 Hurricane Season and that name could be taken this week. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Hurricane Warning Posted for Louisiana CoastHurricane Warning Posted for Louisiana CoastTropical weather watches and warnings have been posted for areas east of Morgan City to the Florida Panhandle. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Generator & Chainsaw Purchases Could Be Reimbursed by FEMAGenerator & Chainsaw Purchases Could Be Reimbursed by FEMAIf you bought a generator, chainsaw, or other storm-related equipment it might be eligible for reimbursement according to FEMA. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Threat for the Gulf of Mexico Increases Next WeekTropical Threat for the Gulf of Mexico Increases Next WeekA tropical wave has been given a 50/50 chance of development in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five days. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Forecasters Watching the Gulf for DevelopmentTropical Forecasters Watching the Gulf for DevelopmentAn area of disturbed weather could develop in the Gulf of Mexico by early next week. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Storms Paulette & Rene Have Formed in the AtlanticTropical Storms Paulette & Rene Have Formed in the AtlanticThere are now two active tropical storms in the Atlantic Basin and an area of disturbed weather that could pose a problem for the U.S. East Coast. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Look How Much Coastline has Faced Tropical Weather in 2020Look How Much Coastline has Faced Tropical Weather in 2020Other than a few beaches in Florida, almost the entire Atlantic and Gulf coasts have had to deal with tropical weather this season. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Where is the Power Still Out Following Hurricane Laura?Where is the Power Still Out Following Hurricane Laura?Hundreds of thousands of customers were brought back online over the weekend, still, many more remain without power this morning. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells