Harvey is finally moving out of Gulf Coast, but forecasters are now keeping an eye on a tropical disturbance near southern Mexico. Andy Tingler with the National Weather Service says there is a low chance this system could develop into a tropical depression or storm over the next five days…:
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There is also Tropical Storm Irma, which is currently gaining strength in the Atlantic and is located off the western coast of Africa.

Members of the Louisiana National Guard continue to help with search and rescue efforts in Texas, as flood waters will not recede for some time. Col. Ed Bush says it’s a great feeling to be able to help our neighbors in need:
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Congress will be tasked with reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program once lawmakers reconvene in September. This has become an even bigger priority as hundreds of thousands of homeowners cope with the flood waters left by Harvey. US Senator John Kennedy says homeowner’s insurance only covers things like wind damage and fires, not flooding…:
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The NFIP must be reauthorized before it expires on September 30.

The LSU AgCenter is opening a mega shelter in Alexandria to take in Texas survivors from now Tropical Depression Harvey. The Department of Children and Family services will staff the shelter.

Louisianans who want to help with the Harvey relief efforts both in Texas and Louisiana can find ways to give at VolunteerLouisiana.gov. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says thousands have already signed up to give their time and resources to those in need.

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Members of the Louisiana National Guard continue to help with search and rescue efforts in Texas, as flood waters will not recede for some time. Col. Ed Bush says it’s a great feeling to be able to help our neighbors in need.

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Bush says hundreds of rescues have already been conducted, and many Texans are now in shelters in Lake Charles.

Calcasieu Parish survived Tropical Storm Harvey without any widespread flooding. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says the rural areas on the western side of the parish took on some water, but all things considered, it could have been much worse.

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Ticket sales are underway for the LSU-BYU season opener at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Fans who purchased tickets for the game in Houston, season ticket holders and students have first priority. LSU Ticket Manager Brian Broussard says the general public can now buying tickets online.

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Ticket prices range from 40-dollars to 250-dollars.

Louisiana has been spared from major damage from Tropical Storm Harvey. That’s according to Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. But Steele says we’re not in the clear yet as the central part of the state is expected to see heavy rainfall today…
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He says to visit 511-la-dot-org for up to date road conditions.

Harvey continues to move across the state at around 8 miles per hour. State Climatologist Barry Keim says fortunately Louisiana has been spared from much of the flooding seen in Texas. He says that’s because the system ingested dry air.
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Keim says the greatest rainfall total from Houston is nearly 52 inches, while Louisiana has topped out at about 22 inches so far.

 
Calcasieu Parish was spared of any further damage when Tropical Storm Harvey trekked across the parish early this morning. Don Molino has the story…
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Thousands of homes in Texas are damaged or destroyed by Harvey. Governor John Bel Edwards says based on the reports he’s getting, Louisiana has avoided significant damage…
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Tropical Storm Harvey made another landfall in southwest Louisiana early this morning and Calcasieu Parish officials say they were spared. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says roughly 200 residents had to be rescued after taking on water, but the parish is in pretty good shape. He says they are fortunate because the parish could not have handled more water.
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Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Prepareness urges Louisiana residents to stay up to date with traffic conditions by visiting 511-dot-la-org. He says motorists cannot enter Texas through I-10….

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A sheriff’s deputy in Lincoln Parish is recovering and one man is dead after an officer involved shooting on Highway 80 at around noon yesterday. State Trooper Michael Reichardt says the incident occurred after the deputy conducted a traffic stop.
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He says the officer’s bulletproof vest deflected the round.

Authorities in Texas are praising the work of the Cajun Navy, according to Governor John Bel Edwards. Penny Shar with Project We Care Louisiana works in conjunction with the volunteer group and says they communicate through the Zello Smartphone App to talk to nearby boats and find stranded families.
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The entire state will feel the effects of Tropical Storm Harvey. Halen Doughty has more on what to expect:
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I-10 Westbound at milepost 4 near the Texas state line is closed due to flooding from the Sabine River. As waters rise today, Governor John Bel Edwards says there will be many roadways impacted…:
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A Lincoln Parish sheriff’s deputy is recovering and a suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting on Highway 80 Tuesday. State Trooper Michael Reichardt says the cop was shot in an altercation during a traffic stop, but his bulletproof vest deflected the round. He says the deputy then returned fire on the suspect…:
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Reichardt says state police will lead the investigation into the shooting, as there are still many unanswered questions.

LSP has issued a Statewide Traffic Advisory due to road conditions impacted by Harvey. They say for up to date roadway info visit 511la.org, or dial *LSP on your phone to report hazardous situations while driving.

Pre-sale for the relocated LSU-BYU game in the Mercedes Benz Superdome Saturday is underway. Sales will open to the general public at 4.

Tropical Storm Harvey makes a second U.S. landfall, this time in Louisiana as the system moves north through the state. Jeff Palermo has more..:
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State Police say I-10 Westbound at milepost 4 near the Texas state line is closed due to flooding. Motorists on the Texas side of the Sabine River who are unable to proceed west are being escorted the opposite direction by troopers, back into Louisiana. If you’re headed that way, LSP says it’s best to travel north via I-49 and US 171 in Lake Charles. However, travel to southeast Texas is strongly discouraged at this time due to flooding.

National media has been praising the efforts of the Cajun Navy 2016 for their rescue operations in Texas where thousands of people have become stranded due to catastrophic flooding from Harvey. Penny Shar with Project We Care Louisiana works in conjunction with the Cajun Navy 2016 she says boating teams communicate through the dispatch smartphone app Zello…:
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Shar says the Cajun Navy 2016 began rescue efforts in Humble, Texas and will continue to work until everyone who needs help is rescued.

The entire state of Louisiana is going see at least some type of impact from Tropical Storm Harvey. Alek Krautman is with the National Weather Service in Slidell…:
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He says west-central Louisiana is to receive heavier rains around midnight tonight, while 3 to 6 inches is possible across north Louisiana.

For the second time, Tropical Storm Harvey has made landfall in the US. The storm hit at Cameron this morning near the Texas/Louisiana border. Cameron Parish OEP Director Danny Lavergne says they are ready…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards says forecasters indicate the storm is expected to drop another 10 to 20 inches of rain across the Bayou State…:
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Edwards says more than 670 guardsmen are working on Harvey operations in the state. The storm is expected to become a tropical depression by Wednesday night. The entire state is under a flash flood watch through tomorrow evening.

The Cajun Navy 2016’s rescue work in Texas is being praised by local authorities. So how do they do it? Penny Shar with Project We Care Louisiana works in conjunction with the Cajun Navy 2016 and she says they use the Zello Smartphone App to communicate with nearby boats and find stranded residents:
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Shar says they also have someone who has medical experience, like a doctor or nurse on a boat, in each area.

A Lincoln Parish sheriff’s deputy is recovering and a suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting on Highway 80 on Tuesday at noon. State Trooper Michael Reichardt says LSP is investigating…:
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He says the deputy’s bulletproof vest deflected the round, and he returned fire on the suspect who later died.