Hurricane Delta is down to category one strength and is passing out of Cameron Parish in this hour on its northeastern trek across the state. Winds are being clocked at 90 miles per hour and Entergy reports 95,000 customers are currently without power, and that number is expected to continue rising. All but the most southeastern and more northwestern sections are the state are set to experience at least tropical-storm-force winds between now and 12PM.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says because the system is moving at a brisk 14 mile per hour pace there’s an off chance even Alexandria could experience hurricane-force gusts by the end of the night.

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Debris is being scattered and blue roofs are being torn off homes in Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes. Cameron Parish Farm Bureau President James Cox told us earlier today about his concerns on flying debris post-landfall…

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Delta is expected to be out of our hair in Louisiana within the next 12 to 14 hours. After the storm leaves though governor Edwards asks you not to get in the way of first responders and repair crews that are out making sure the roads are safe and the powerlines are up. He says more people have lost their lives recently in the post-storm phase than mid-event…

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More than half of those deaths were related to generator mishaps. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says to make sure you keep your generator at least 20 feet away from your home and don’t plug the generator directly into the home or structure, it will cause a situation of back feed and create a house fire.

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Rodrigue also recommends the use of carbon monoxide detectors when using generators.

Hurricane Delta is clear ashore after making landfall earlier this hour near Creole, a small unincorporated community in eastern Cameron parish that’s about 40 miles south of Lake Charles as a category 2 storm, but it appears to be quickly falling apart with radar scans showing the eyewall has mostly collapsed. That’s good news as only the northern eyewall has persisted and folks under the wall won’t face the wrath of a southern side of the eyewall landing a second blow.

Governor Edwards says even though the system has weakened it will still bring some potentially damaging winds deep into the state.

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Radar shows scattered rain bands are stretching as far north as the Monroe area and as far east as Livingston Parish.

From its landfall in Creole the storm is expected to take a gentle northeastern curve and power through Alexandria before pushing into the Delta parishes and out into north Mississippi. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this won’t be the biggest storm to hit us this year but we certainly aren’t dodging a bullet.

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Flash flooding is possible with Hurricane Delta. About ten inches of rain fell north of Baton Rouge on Thursday night, flooding about 25 homes in Baker. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says you don’t have to be in the direct path of Delta to be impacted…

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About eight inches of rainfall has been recorded so far in Lake Charles.

The eyewall of Hurricane Laura is now moving ashore in Cameron Parish, with reports on the ground indicating that eyewall is being torn apart rapidly as it moves overland. Those in the area may not actually see a clear sky if they look up as the wall is moving over them.

Videos of Lake Charles show Hurricane Laura debris shaking and blue roofs beginning to tear. Heavy winds and some scattered pockets of heavy rain are being felt as far north as Baton Rouge right now and by 8PM tonight most of the state will either be experiencing, or have experienced tropical storm force winds.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says Delta appears to have made landfall as a category two and will potentially send some hurricane force gusts deep inland as it races across The Boot over the next 14 hours.

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Only six to ten inches of rain are expected and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says they’re most concerned about widespread wind damage.

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If your power gets knocked out by delta and you need to flip on the generator please be careful as a majority of Hurricane Laura’s 30 attributed deaths came from generator-related incidents. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the number one most important thing to keep in mind is where you put your generator.

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Those fumes are carbon monoxide, and they can kill you. When placing a generator 20 feet from your home also check the extension cord for exposure of wires and deterioration.

The 4 PM update shows Hurricane Delta is losing organization and now sits just 35 miles off the coast of Cameron Parish. The system is still expected to make landfall as a category two storm sometime in the next few hours and current projections show it weakening quickly once it moves inland to a tropical storm, but due to its sheer size we will likely be seeing tropical-storm-force winds across at least half of the state by 8 pm tonight.

Governor Edwards warns that we’ve already seen rain bands dump up to ten inches over parts of the Baton Rouge area and while only five to ten inches of rain are expected for most of the state it certainly is possible we could see isolated pockets of up to 15 inches of rains in some parts…

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With rain bands now pummeling the southwest, we have flash flood warnings now in effect for Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Moss Bluff.

After Hurricane Laura, most of the fatalities that followed the storm were a result of generators. Brooke Thorington has tips on proper usage.

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State Climatologist Barry Keim says the good news is Delta won’t take long to leave due to its brisk 14 mile per hour pace…

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Hurricane Delta is now just about five hours away from landfall in eastern Cameron Parish. Jeff Palermo spoke with storm-weary state leaders about the possibility for more damage just six weeks after Hurricane Laura…

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Delta is now about 50 miles from the southwest Louisiana coast moving 14 miles per hour with 105 mile per hour winds. About 7,000 power line crews stand ready in the state to move into impacted regions to begin restoring power immediately after the system leaves the area.

While most of the focus for Delta is on the potential for heavy winds the storm could still generate pockets of intense rainfall of up to fifteen inches in some areas. About ten inches of rain fell north of Baton Rouge on Thursday night, flooding about 25 homes in Baker. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says you don’t have to be in the direct path of Delta to be impacted…

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Governor Edwards warns residents to remain vigilant even after the storm leaves the state sometime early tomorrow. He says if you have to activate your generator don’t leave it indoors, and if heavy winds take down trees in your area don’t go out joyriding…

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Hurricane Delta has fallen to category two strength and is not expected to once again become a major hurricane before it makes landfall in eastern Cameron parish within the next six hours. Despite the storm’s deterioration Governor Edwards warns residents not to start slacking off…

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State Climatologist Barry Keim says when Delta hits land wind speeds will still be a pretty dangerous 100 miles per hour…

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Delta is expected to move quickly once making it ashore, moving from southwest Louisiana through northeast Louisiana in just 14 hours, pushing hurricane force winds potentially as far out as Baton Rouge.

After Hurricane Laura, most of the fatalities that followed the storm were a result of generators. Brooke Thorington has tips on proper usage.

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Parts of Louisiana are already feeling the impacts of Delta with tropical storm force winds whipping the southwest coast and parts of the Baton Rouge area seeing heavy flooding due to a rain band that dropped up to eight inches of rain in just a few hours overnight.

Hurricane Delta is now 90 miles south-southwest of Cameron with sustained winds of 110 mph making it a Category two storm. Delta is expected to make landfall tonight on the eastern side of Cameron Parish. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the forecast track has Delta as a tropical depression in northeast Louisiana on Saturday morning. Keim says by Saturday afternoon conditions will be much better in south Louisiana

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The misuse of generators can cause fatalities with carbon monoxide poisoning. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue reminds users to place the generator at least 20 feet away from your home and never plug it directly into the home, it can create a house fire.

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Flash flooding is possible with Hurricane Delta. On Thursday night, nearly a foot of rain fell north of Baton Rouge, flooding about 25 homes in Baker. Spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Mike Steele says you don’t have to be in the direct path of Delta to be impacted…

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Governor Edwards extends the current Phase Three COVID public health restrictions until November 6^th. Edwards says at this point there’s not much more loosening that can be done until a vaccine is publicly available.

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A person who works in the governor’s office has tested positive for COVID-19. The governor’s office says the person did not have close contact with the Governor.

Storm weary Louisiana braces for another hurricane. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Cameron Parish will experience wind speeds over 100-miles per hour when Delta’s eye reaches the coastline. Cameron Parish Farm Bureau President James Cox says Delta will act as a big broom as it pushes Laura’s mess around…

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Most of the Hurricane Laura-related fatalities were due to carbon monoxide poisoning from the misuse of generators. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue urges users to follow three important tips for generator safety ahead of Delta and it starts with location.

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Also never plug the generator directly into your home, it can start a house fire, and use heavy-duty extension cords that are in proper working condition.  Also, use a carbon monoxide detector.