Southeast Louisiana got hammered with rain much like the north west/east saw this week as a storm system moves slowly across the state. The Red Cross has opened shelters in Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes where over 100 homes had to be evacuated due to flood waters. The National Weather Service in New Orleans says the Hammond Airport has already received over 10 inches of rain through 6am. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s not over…:
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Over 35-hundred homes have been evacuated in Bossier Parish as a result of flood waters. Sheriff’s office spokesman Lt. Bill Davis…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statewide emergency declaration. The Louisiana National Guard is working around the clock in support of local authorities.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals advises Louisiana residents to be aware of dangerous flood waters and to take precautions. DHH spokesperson Bob Johannessen says everyone needs to stay out of the water…:
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So far the hazardous weather and flooding has resulted in three deaths in Louisiana, including a six-year-old.

We’re starting to see more flu cases in Louisiana…:
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