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• 'Zipper in the sky:' Unique cloud feature spotted across Baton Rouge skies Play Video

  January 10, 2024 7:13 PM

  Several Storm Station viewers spotted an interesting cloud feature in the sky on Wednesday. Rebecka Miller saw the strange cloud formation over Morgan City, noting that it looked like a “zipper in the sky.” Photos reveal a deck of cirrocumulus clouds (high clouds with a lumpy appearance) being... more »

• Officials: 6-month-old thrown into Rio Grande river, rescued by Texas rangers

  March 31, 2021 1:13 PM

  ROMA, Texas - Law enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border rescued a baby they say was tossed into the Rio Grande river by smugglers. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the incident Tuesday, saying it happened March 16 in Roma, Texas. The department said the 6-month-old girl was... more »

• Estimates say Hurricanes Harvey, Irma could cost U.S. $290 billion

  September 11, 2017 9:30 AM

  Combined damages from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma could cost the U.S. economy as much as $290 billion, according to a new forecast. Hurricane Harvey, which battered Houston with record amounts of torrential rain and flooding last month, is estimated to be one of the costliest weather disasters in U.S.... more »

• Ascension to flush out water system with chlorine burn Play Video

  May 8, 2017 7:15 PM

  ASCENSION – Thousands of Ascension Parish residents could see some changes to their water as the parish is flushing out its system with chemicals. Starting on Monday, the west side of Ascension Parish could see discoloration, a possible odor or maybe even a different taste in their water. It's all... more »

• Boil water advisory in effect for parts of Ascension Parish

  June 11, 2016 10:52 PM

  LEMANNVILLE – Officials in Ascension Parish issued a boil water advisory Saturday for parts of the Lemanville area. According to the Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security, the boil water advisory is in effect for Ascension Consolidated Utilities District #1 water customers living in the Lemanville area along Highway... more »

• Slidell officer rescues calf in flood, seeks suggestion for name

  March 17, 2016 7:42 PM

  SLIDELL - A Slidell police officer who saved a calf from flood waters in St. Tammany Parish is now asking for the public's help to pick out a name. Slidell Police reserve officer Tommy Williams was preparing for rising flood water at his home when he found the calf... more »

• Areas in West Feliciana parish flooded

  January 14, 2016 6:37 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - High water in West Feliciana Parish as a result of Mississippi River flooding has parish officials on standby. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office told News 2 they are monitoring water levels 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "Most of the properties that have been... more »

• Louisiana businesses brace themselves for high waters in Mississippi

  January 1, 2016 8:09 PM

  BATCHELOR - Many hunters are packing their bags and ending their hunting season a little early and as a result, some businesses are preparing to get hit once the flood waters come. Traci Ewing manages one of her family's gas stations along Highway 1 that gets plenty of business from... more »

• Clinton area water system issues boil advisory

  October 5, 2015 11:29 PM

  CLINTON - Water officials issued a boil order late Monday night. The order is for people in Water District 7 and includes Highway 961 between Highway 10 and Rist Road, all of McConnell Lane and Cox Lane. The order only impacts a few dozen homes in the area. ... more »