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  • Tropical Depression Ten forms in northwestern Caribbean

    August 25, 2023 10:38 PM

    The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Depression Ten in the northwestern Caribbean Sea. Early expectations are for the system to gradually get better organized this week while moving northward through the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Signs are that Ten could become a named storm, and... more »
  • Coast Guard suspends search for missing cruise ship passenger off Louisiana coast

    February 17, 2022 1:32 PM

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a cruise ship passenger who jumped from her balcony into the sea and is missing in the Gulf of Mexico. An airplane had been conducting search patterns off the coast, but Coast Guard officials said Thursday... more »
  • Drillship worker sues Shell, Noble Corp., claiming he was left in Hurricane Ida's path

    September 9, 2021 8:25 AM

    Controversy is brewing over an ultra-deepwater drillship in the Gulf of Mexico that was hit by Hurricane Ida and reportedly nearly capsized. According to Upstream , following Globetrotter II's exposure to the effects of Hurricane Ida's 150 mph winds and punishing rain, Noble Corporation has declared force majeure on... more »
  • Saints-Cardinals game canceled Saturday due to Hurricane Ida

    August 27, 2021 10:57 AM

    UPDATE: The Saints announced Friday that the game is canceled. UPDATE: due to the impending impact of Hurricane Ida, the Saints-Cardinals game has been canceled https://t.co/q5RTCdQCuV — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 27, 2021 ------ NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints announced a change... more »
  • South Louisiana prepares for potential outages, flooding ahead of Ida's arrival Play Video

    August 27, 2021 10:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE - As Hurricane Ida continues its march along a path towards South Louisiana, the region is busy with storm preparation. While keeping a close eye on weather reports, locals make their way to gas stations, home improvement retailers, grocery stores, and sandbag locations set up by their... more »
  • Tropical Storm Claudette moves away from La., local weather improving Saturday Play Video

    June 15, 2021 8:13 PM

    Watch live updates here. Tropical Storm Claudette moved over southeast Louisiana overnight, into early this morning with max. winds of 45 MPH. As of 10AM Saturday, the center was 75 miles NNE of New Orleans. Claudette will continue to track northeast through the day, allowing for improving conditions across... more »
  • Official start of hurricane season could move up to May

    February 26, 2021 2:03 PM

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which tracks major storms year-round, is considering moving up the official start date of hurricane season by about two weeks. The Washington Post reports a group at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, which is part of the NOAA, is deciding whether the... more »
  • Areas still shattered from Laura now under evacuation orders ahead of next hurricane

    October 7, 2020 1:15 PM

    LAKE CHARLES - A mandatory evacuation was ordered by parish officials in Lake Charles Wednesday. The southwestern area of Louisiana is expected to be impacted by Hurricane Delta as early as Friday. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury posted on social media Wednesday: " The Calcasieu Parish Executive Policy... more »
  • Comfortable conditions as we monitor Tropical Depression 22 Play Video

    September 17, 2020 6:04 PM

    Tropical Depression 22 has been designated in the southwestern Gulf as Hurricane Hunters have found maximum sustained winds near 35mph. The system is expected to meander over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico through tonight before moving slowly northward on Friday and Saturday as it strengthens into Tropical Storm Wilfred. ... more »
  • Tropical Depression 22 forms in southwestern Gulf of Mexico

    September 17, 2020 8:59 AM

    Tropical Depression 22 has formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Hunters found maximum sustained winds near 35mph. Visit WBRZ Weather on Twitter or check this story below for the first advisory which will be issued around 6pm. This system is expected to meander around in the southern... more »
  • Two tropical systems target the Gulf of Mexico Play Video

    August 20, 2020 7:08 PM

    Expect seasonable to quiet weather through Saturday. Sunday and beyond, all eyes will be on a pair of tropical systems. Click HERE for the latest forecast information this weekend. You may find it unusual for two tropical systems to be in the Gulf at one time,... more »
  • Tropical Depression Eight forms in Gulf, no changes to local forecast

    July 22, 2020 10:52 PM

    Tropical Depression Eight has formed in the central Gulf of Mexico. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft identified a closed center of circulation and winds in excess of 30mph, therefore classifying the system as a tropical depression. Even though the associated showers and thunderstorms are poorly organized, conditions appear... more »
  • Potential for tropical development in the Gulf this week

    May 31, 2020 9:53 PM

    Tropical Storm Amanda in the east Pacific made landfall in southern Mexico this morning, and is now inland over Guatemala, bringing high amounts of rainfall across parts of southern Mexico. The remnants of Amanda are expected to slowly move towards the southwestern Gulf, where re-development will be possible next week.... more »
  • Short term pattern locked in, long term focus on the tropics Play Video

    August 30, 2018 7:27 AM

    We will deal with heat and a rinse and repeat for the next several days. Keep an eye on next week for the possibility of tropical development in the Gulf. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Expect morning sunshine to send thermometers into the low 90s before a round... more »
  • Tropical Depression 16 forms in the Caribbean Sea Play Video

    October 4, 2017 7:17 AM

    After a drier end to the week, a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico and a cold front could play a role in the forecast this weekend and early next week. Some rain and cooler temperatures are both possible in the long term. The Tropics: Tropical Depression 16... more »
  • Coast Guard, good Samaritans help burning ship in the gulf

    January 16, 2017 2:23 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard and good Samaritans are responding to a vessel that caught fire 150 miles south of Southwest Pass Monday morning. Watchstanders at the Eighth Coast Guard District command center received a report at 3:28 a.m. from the National Command Center of an electrical fire... more »
  • Coast Guard responds to oil spill in Gulf of Mexico

    May 12, 2016 11:37 PM

    NEW ORLEANS -- On Thursday, the US Coast Guard responded to a crude oil spill from an underwater Shell pipeline. Shell officials said they believe about 2,100 barrels of oil were released as a result of the spill. Authorities said Shell has isolated the leak and shut down production... more »
  • Randy Anny, wife plead not guilty to fraud, conspiracy Play Video

    September 3, 2015 12:49 PM

    SORRENTO - A Sorrento Council member and his wife pleaded not guilty to federal charges they illegally claimed thousands of dollars of Gulf oil spill recovery money. Randy Anny and his wife Barbara entered their pleas in federal court in Baton Rouge Thursday morning. They both face charges of... more »
  • La. to see millions from Transocean settlement

    January 3, 2013 3:47 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana lawmakers trumpeted the fact that the state will see hundreds of millions of dollars as part of the federal government's $1.4 billion settlement with Transocean today over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The final terms of the settlement require Transocean, which owned the drilling rig... more »

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