tropical weather

The tropical Atlantic Basin remains very active. So far the prognosis for Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico looks pretty good but that could certainly change.

A strengthening tropical wave could bring rainfall amounts of 10 inches or more to some parts of South Louisiana next week.

A tropical wave is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. Forecasters say there is a potential for further development.

The same bit of ocean that gave birth to Ida and Mindy is now being watched for potential tropical development over the weekend.

Forecasters are keeping their eyes on a system that is almost due south of Lafayette this morning. Here's where they think it will go next.

The Gulf of Mexico is being monitored for tropical development later next week.

Houma residents say the area looks like a "war zone."

Volunteers are asked to bring four days of food and clothes, as well as chainsaws and gasoline if they can.

Curfews and evacuation orders remain in place.

Ida is now a Category 4 storm and is expected to strengthen further before landfall later today.