As the state hunkers down for the arrival of a tropical system, the big topic of conversation is the rainfall totals. The largest rainfall amounts range anywhere from 6-12 inches. National Weather Service Slidell meteorologist Tim Erickson says much of that rainfall will come between Friday and Sunday.
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Erickson says another concern that comes with this storm is the possibility of tornados. Some forecast models project the system has a shot at becoming a hurricane. National Hurricane Center Senior Hurricane Specialist Jack Bevan says between warm surface temps in the gulf and upper-level winds, conditions are favorable for further development.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards will host a Unified Command Group meeting today to discuss potential developments and the possible impacts in Louisiana.
Republicans are name dropping President Trump early and often in a series of new gubernatorial campaign ads. UL Lafayette Poli Sci professor Pearson Cross says even though the race is about state issues, candidates know just saying the President’s name can get people to tune in…
The words “President Trump” are often mentioned even before candidate’s names, Governor Edwards, or “Louisiana” in recent ads.
Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond launches “Lion Up Recovery,” the first and only public university collegiate recovery program in the state addressing issues with drug and alcohol abuse in the college setting. Interim program coordinator Madison Evans says the program will have on-campus support groups and sober social events.