The rain associated with Tropical Storm Harvey is bearing down on more parts of Louisiana today, and the National Hurricane Center says the motion of the system should continue with a slow turn toward the northeast today. NHC specialist John Cangialosi rain isn’t moving out anytime soon…:
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South Louisiana remains under a flash flood watch through 7pm Thursday.

LSU is headed back to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. ESPN decided on Monday afternoon to move the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff between the Tigers and BYU from NRG Stadium to the Dome because of catastrophic rain and flooding in the Houston. Original ticket purchases through LSU will be refunded today, and the school says it will announce how you can buy tickets to Saturday’s game in the Dome soon.

The Cajun Navy 2016 is headed to Texas to help with ongoing flood rescue operations. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the group will be able to hit the ground running once they reach the affected areas…:
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Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Plaquemines Parish 12 years ago today. Emelie Gunn has more from former Governor Kathleen Blanco as she remembers:
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Harvey has strengthened as it moves over the Gulf along the Texas coast. John Cangialosi with the National Hurricane Center says the biggest concern is the continued rainfall over eastern Texas and western Louisiana with isolated totals reaching 50 inches in some areas…:
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More Louisiana Army National Guard personnel have been activated by Governor John Bel Edwards to prepare for potential flooding.

Today marks the 12 year anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. Kathleen Blanco was governor at the time and says on top of the physical damage, there was so much mental stress after families were separated. She says so many Louisiana residents worked feverously to help each other during this difficult time…:
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The LSU season opener against BYU will be played in New Orleans in the Mercedes Benz Superdome, this Saturday night at 8:30pm. The game was set to be held in Houston, but has been moved due to the effects of Harvey.

Louisianans are heading to Texas in droves to assist with the ongoing rescue efforts. The Cajun Navy is helping those stranded in homes and on rooftops. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the generosity of the community is unbelievable..:
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Graves encourages those who wish to help to check the Cajun Navy 2016 Facebook page for an updated list of needs.

Harvey’s devastation is far from over. That was the message Governor John Bel Edwards delivered today, saying forecasters are calling for 10 to 15 inches of additional rain through Friday, which is falling on already saturated ground.

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LSU’s season opener against BYU will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the university announced today. Kickoff is set for 8:30, and the game will be televised by ESPN. Tickets and parking passes purchased through LSU’s ticket office will be automatically refunded tomorrow. The LSU ticket office will work to set up a purchasing structure for that event, and fans will be alerted when tickets are available. The game was moved from NRG Stadium in Houston because of epic flooding from Harvey.

Louisianans are rushing to aid our Texas neighbors who are getting hit hard by Tropical Storm Harvey. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The scene in Texas of thousands of people flooded out of their homes is eerily similar to what Louisiana saw in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco says she saw a picture of a flooded nursing home in Texas.

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All of South Louisiana is under a Flash Flood Watch through Thursday at 7pm as Tropical Storm Harvey has moved back into the Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologist Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service said eastern portions of the watch area could see between 5 to 10 inches of rain, and tornadoes could also threaten southwest Louisiana…:
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Harvey is currently offshore and expected to make a second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the Cajun Navy is conducting search and rescure operations in Houston and more men and women, along with their boats left from Baton Rouge and Lafayette today. Penny Shar with Project We Care Louisiana, says they are asking for donations….
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Donations can be made at Costco in Baton Rouge.

Several roads are under water in south Louisiana. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has told citizens in the Crescent City to stay home tomorrow and off the streets. Governor John Bel Edwards says so far there have been no reports of property damage in Louisiana….
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LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says a venue has yet to be decided for the Tigers season opener against BYU. Alleva says a decision should be made by the latest tomorrow…:
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Several sites are reportedly being considered, including the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser tells LRN the game will likely take place in New Orleans.

Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Harvey is covering roads in southwest Louisiana and New Orleans. Mayor Mitch Landrieu recommends that everyone stay home tomorrow, because of the uncertainty about the storm and the diminished capacity of the drainage system. Meanwhile, in north Louisiana, Governor Edwards says shelters are being set up….
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Former Governor Kathleen Blanco knows what elected officials are going through in Texas. As she was governor during Katrina. With thousands in Texas trying to flee the rising water, she hopes government officials in that state will come up with an evacuation plan for the next time…
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Forty Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents are in Texas assisting authorities with search and rescue efforts…:
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That’s LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck.

The Cajun Navy is also assisting with the flood response in Texas and additional resources are on the way. Penny Shar is with Project We Care Louisiana, she says about 100 people with boats and high water vehicles left from Baton Rouge, and more are leaving from Lafayette…:
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Clyde Cain a member of the Cajun Navy, who is already in Houston, told CNN that flood victims are panicking as the water continues to rise. He says they’ve had boats shot at, if they’re not picking everybody up.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the worst is yet to come in Louisiana with Tropical Storm Harvey. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The National Guard has mobilized about 60 soldiers to Southwest Louisiana to assist with the possibility of flooding due to Tropical Storm Harvey. High water vehicles and boats are prepositioned in eight of the state’s western parishes.

 
The scene in Texas of thousands of people flooded out of their homes is eerily similar to what Louisiana saw in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco says 12-years-ago there weren’t videos from phones showing the devastation, but now videos are flooding social media showing the severe flooding. She says she saw a picture of a flooded nursing home in Texas.
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There is no word yet on a venue for the Tigers to play their season opener against BYU. Several sites are being considered, including the Mercedes Benz Superdome. LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says they are responsible for setting up the match and will make the final decision.
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Southern parishes in Louisiana are under a tornado watch until midnight as bands from Tropical Storm Harvey are bringing a threat for severe weather. A flash flood watch is also in effect as southwest Louisiana could see anywhere from 10 to 15 inches of rain over the next few days. Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says the biggest threat inland is flash flooding….
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Governor John Bel Edwards says there have been no reports of property damage in Louisiana….
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President Trump has approved the governor’s Federal Emergency Declaration request for five southwestern Louisiana parishes.

Louisiana has sent wildlife and fisheries agents to Texas to help with search and rescue efforts. This time last year, many Texans were in the Bayou State assisting with recovery efforts from the devastating flood in south Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says LDWF is happy to return the favor for our neighbors to the west…
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The Cajun Navy, which was instrumental in rescuing flood weary folks in south Louisiana, are also in Texas and more personnel left today.

It’s still not clear where LSU and BYU will play this Saturday. It will not happen in Houston, because of the epic flooding. Several other sites are under consideration, including the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. LSU athletic director Joe Alleva says by no later than tomorrow afternoon, they should have a site chosen.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the worst is yet to come in Louisiana with Tropical Storm Harvey. He says in southwest Louisiana, forecasters say 10-15 inches of additional rain could fall on already saturated grounds through Friday…:
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Edwards says the main threat from Harvey for the Pelican State continues to be rain, but he says tornadoes are also a concern.

The Cajun Navy is being deployed once again, this time to assist with the flood response in Texas. Penny Shar is with Project We Care Louisiana in conjunction with the Cajun Navy. She says about 100 people with boats and high water vehicles are leaving from Baton Rouge, and more are joining the caravan in Lafayette…:
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Donations can be made at Costco in Baton Rouge.

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says a venue has yet to be decided for the Tigers season opener against BYU. Alleva says a decision should be made by the latest tomorrow…:
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Several sites are reportedly being considered, including the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Many folks are wondering why Texas didn’t take action sooner with regards to getting residents out of harms way, and away from flooding. Kathleen Blanco, who was governor during Hurricane Katrina, says evacuations in Houston need to be staged…:
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Blanco says the low lying regions of Galveston and along the coast should’ve been evacuated by time and direction.

Louisianans are rushing to aid our Texas neighbors who are getting hit hard by Tropical Storm Harvey. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Flash flood watches are out across south and central Louisiana as Tropical Storm Harvey moves back into the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make a second landfall near the Texas/Louisiana border on Wednesday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kent Kuyper says this continuing cycle of rain is expected to stay until Thursday…:
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LSU says it’s unlikely they will be able to play its regular season opener against BYU in Houston because of the catastrophic flooding and several other alternative sites are under consideration, including the Mercedes Benz Superdome.

Thousands of people in Texas are flooded out of their homes because of Harvey. The images are reminiscent of what happened 12 years ago when Hurricane Katrina struck southeast Louisiana. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco says she’s curious to why Houston never developed an evacuation plan like Louisiana had in 2005…:
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The first mandatory evacuations of the Houston area were ordered early this morning.

All of South Louisiana is under a Flash Flood Watch through Thursday at 7pm as Tropical Storm Harvey moves back into the Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologist Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service said eastern portions of the watch area could see between 5 to 10 inches of rain, and tornadoes could also threaten southwest Louisiana…:
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He says a major storm could strike the already affected area Thursday or Friday.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents are on hand to aid our Texas neighbors as they deal with epic flooding in the Houston area. Adam Einck with LDWF says the agents will assist the Texas authorities with search and rescue efforts…:
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State officials say they also sent personnel to help Texas officials coordinate other out-of-state resources being sent there.

Twenty-five years ago many Louisianans were dealing with the devastation left by Hurricane Andrew…:
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LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says he’s almost certain that the Tigers season opener against BYU will have to be moved due to widespread flooding throughout the Houston area. It’s reported that the Mercedes Benz Superdome is interested in being the neutral location for the game, and Nashville and Orlando have also reached out with interest. Alleva said the decision ultimately lies with ESPN, and hopes it will come down today or tomorrow.