12:30 LRN Newscast

Of the 53 Louisiana delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month, delegate and Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis says the vast majority will cast their ballot for President Biden. Since Biden’s debate performance, Lewis says there are legitimate concerns about his health…
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Lewis says it’s one thing for Biden to say he’s fit for office for a second term, but now he has to show it to American voters.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport issued a record for their office 67 tornado warnings on Monday. So far they’ve been able to confirm at least five tornadoes touched down in northwest Louisiana. Meteorologist Ryan Knapp says …
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At least two of the five tornadoes confirmed were EF 2s, with peak winds around 125 miles per hour. They touched down in Sabine and crossed into DeSoto parishes.

Colorado State University has updated its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook; now they’re calling for an even busier season. Mel Bridges has the details.
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The good news is that there is no tropical threat for the Gulf of Mexico for the next several days.