Tropical Storm Nicholas is moving slowly inland bringing the threat of rain over the next two says to the Bayou State. Nicholas made landfall early this morning along the southeast Texas coastline and has the potential to cause flooding in southwest Louisiana today. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso says they are prepared in case any residents find themselves in peril.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is prepared to take action if flooding rains from Tropical Storm Nicholas materialize as expected. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrique says the staging of dozens of boats for potential water rescues took place Monday.
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Boat teams are prepared to act and move wherever rescue efforts are needed.
Another tropical system is set to dump large amounts of rain on Louisiana over the next couple of days with Governor Edwards advising the public to stay aware of this dangerous situation. More from Dave Brannen.
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Governor Edwards will have a press conference at 3:30 today with an update on Tropical Storm Nicholas.
19-year old Kevione Faulk, a student worker on the LSU football staff and daughter of running backs coach Kevin Faulk has died. She died on Monday and a cause of death is not known at this time.