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Governor declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather threat
June 17, 2021 6:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency Thursday due to the threat posed by Potential Tropical Cyclone 3. The system is expected to impact Louisiana over the weekend, bringing the threat of heavy rain to the capital area. The declaration will allow the state... more » -
Tropical Depression Nineteen forms near the Bahamas
September 11, 2020 4:36 PM
Tropical Depression Nineteen has formed near the Bahamas. The system will enter the Gulf over the weekend, where gradual strengthening is expected. Heavy rainfall and elevated winds will be a concern along the northern Gulf Coast early next week. Stay with our weather team for the latest. Watch WBRZ... more » -
Specialized temporary dam could be deployed this week in Iberville Parish
June 20, 2017 12:06 PM
ST. GABRIEL – Newly-purchased AquaDam devices could be installed to prevent backwater flooding in low-lying areas along Manchac Road, an area that had significant flooding in August. Iberville Parish announced in letters to citizens this week, it purchased the temporary dam system recently and it was designed specifically for... more »