New daily record low temperatures were set this morning across the state, headlined by an absolutely frigid one degree low recorded in Shreveport-Bossier. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist C.S. Ross says the previous record low was 20 degrees for February 16th.
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Ross says Monroe also set a record low temp this morning at 16 degrees this morning, the previous record was 25 degrees for the day and Lake Charles set a new low with 16 degrees.
Unfortunately, it appears this winter storm is responsible for killing three Louisianans. One occurred in Shreveport and Governor Edwards says two occurred in Lafayette Parish. One was a tragic slip and fall…
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A number of major throughways across the state will remain shuttered tonight. Department of Transportation Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and other elevated portions of I-10 and 12 may take a while to thaw out…
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Entergy has been directed by the Mid-Continent System Operator to initiate rolling power outages for some customers in southwest Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Distribution Operations John Hawkins says the blackouts are due to this historic winter storm and freeze.
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Entergy is asking customers to reduce power consumption by lowering thermostats to 68 degrees, open drapes when the sun is shining, don’t allow warm air to leave your home, and delay dish and laundry wash loads until further notice.