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The National Hurricane Center is reportedly monitoring an area in the Atlantic Ocean where there could be tropical development in the days ahead.

Residents living in flood-prone areas of Acadiana should prepare now rather than waiting until flood waters approach homes.

Would you believe the state's top weather story actually took place in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? See what stories our experts have chosen as the biggest news makers from the weather department.

A potential severe weather threat will move across the state on Sunday. Much colder weather is forecast for Monday through New Year's Day.

Strong storms and the possibility of severe weather loom in today's forecast for South Louisiana.

Look for showers and thunderstorms to build in late today and stay through Saturday night. One to three inches of rainfall will not be uncommon across the area.

It looks as if the rain will finally stop later today and we might even see the sunshine before the end of the day.

There is nothing more frightening than a ghost with an umbrella or a witch in a poncho. Unfortunately that looks like the case for this Saturday night.

Is there an October surprise about to enter the Southwest Gulf of Mexico? The Hurricane Center is watching out for one just in case.

The Gulf of Mexico is quiet but those along the East Coast of the United States need to pay attention to the pay of Joaquin, especially this weekend.

Cameron Parish continues to rebuild ten years after the devastation of Hurricane Rita.

The tropical activity in the Gulf is expected to move into Mexico later today. But, two more systems in the Atlantic are showing potential to become named storms over the next several days.

Hurricane forecasters are watching an area of disturbed weather in the southwest Gulf of Mexico.

Forecasters are still uncertain as to whether or not Danny will become a factor in the Gulf of Mexico.

The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of disturbed weather that has the potential to be come the next named tropical cyclone in the 2015 season.

As we move into the peak of hurricane season there is great news from some of the most respected hurricane forecasters in the world.

Heavy rains and coastal flooding are likely for many southwest Louisiana residents today.

Hurricane season begins Monday. There is a sales tax holiday for hurricane related items this weekend. The Governor's office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness encourages you to Get a Game Plan and be prepared.

The weather pattern that has kept most of South Louisiana warm, muggy, and dry for the past week is about to undergo a significant change.

It's that time of year here in the south, hurricane season! The first tropical depression of the 2014 season has been upgraded to a tropical storm, and it's a boy!