The National Hurricane Center expects a tropical depression will form by Thursday from a broad area of low pressure that’s moving into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of the Florida panhandle. Currently, the system is labeled as Invest 92. The National Hurricane Center says once Invest 92 gets into the Gulf of Mexico the conditions are conducive for development. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the sea surface temperatures in the Gulf are very warm…
The tropical development could have a mitigating impact on the Gulf of Mexico’s algae bloom. LSU Professor Dr. Nancy Rabalais says if the algae bloom is disrupted, it will only be a temporary fix.
Cut 7 (10) “…going to redevelop.”
A dog is dead after a high jacking incident in Baton Rouge. On Sunday, a man left his dog in the car with the AC on while going into a doughnut shop, only for someone to steal the car with the dog in tow. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Hicks says the victim was injured in the attempt to stop the suspect.
Cut 12 (08) “…injuries from that.”
Investigators discovered the dog in the car, and have determined the animal died of heat exhaustion. 30-year-old Leslie Aguillard was arrested on a litany of charges as a result.
John Bel Edwards’ re-election campaign says they have a record amount of cash on hand for an incumbent Louisiana Governor, with 9.62 million dollar in the bank. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says Edwards is in a good position to be re-elected, because along with the hefty war chest, the Governor has something that money can’t buy…