Rains continue as the center of Tropical Storm Harvey takes aim at Louisiana’s southwestern coast. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The Louisiana National Guard is conducting rescues in southwestern parishes, and more soldiers have been activated. Col. Ed Bush…:
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They are issuing MREs, bottles of water and sandbags.

The North Louisiana Red Cross opens an evacuation shelter in Shreveport today at Morning Star Baptist Church. Executive Director Michelle Davidson says it can hold up to 250 people, but other shelters are on standby…:
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She says as of now, the shelter is only intended to house storm victims for the short term.

Even as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to pound Texas and Louisiana, the rainfall from the system has already set a preliminary all-time lower 48 states record. A rain gauge in Harris County reported a four day storm total of 49.32 inches through 9am this morning.

Tropical Storm Harvey continues to pour water down on Texas and Louisiana. State climatologist Barry Keim says the worst part is it’s not over yet, as much more rain is yet to come. He says 5 to 10 more inches of rain is still possible in Louisiana….
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Keim says Louisiana can expect two more days of rainfall, especially in the southwestern corner of the state.

Comparisons are being made between Harvey and what Louisiana experienced 12 years ago with Hurricane Katrina. Keim says Katrina caused the biggest surge ever measured in the western hemisphere at 28 feet. He says it’s the opposite for rainfall as Katrina only dumped upwards of 15 inches….
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First responders had to rescue over 300 people from rising water in Calcacsieu Parish last night. Homeland Security and Emergencey Preparedness Director Dick Gremillion says Harvey continues to be a very complicated storm to plan for….
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Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Plaquemines Parish 12 years ago today. Emelie Gunn has more from former Governor Kathleen Blanco….
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The latest forecast projection on Tropical Storm Harvey has the center of the devastating storm moving across southwest Louisiana tomorrow. John Cangialosi, with the National Hurricane Center, says that means Louisiana is in for a lot more wet weather….
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At this point the heaviest rainfall totals are projected for western Louisiana and the New Orleans metro area.

Flood waters in Lake Charles are rising and rescues have already been conducted. Dick Gremillion with the Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says a rain band that came in at around 5 p.m. yesterday caused immediate flooding….
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Gremillion says everyone was successfully rescued.

Today marks the 12th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s destrutive landfall in Plaquemines Parish. State Climatolgist Barry Keim says Katrina had a storm surge of 28 feet, the biggest surge ever measured in the western hemisphere. Meanwhile, Keim says Harvey will be known for its torrential rains and flooding….
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Kathleeen Blanco was the governor of Louisiana at the time. Blanco says the days after Katrina were very difficult, but she’ll be ever grateful to those who assisted….
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Katrina killed 15-hundred people in Louisiana and FEMA says Katrina is the single most catastrophic natural disaster in U.S. history.

Harvey has strengthened as it moves over the Gulf along the Texas coast. John Cangialosi with the National Hurricane Center says tropical storm force winds are likely, especially along the western and central Louisiana coast.
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He says the Bayou State could see between 10 and 20 inches of rain in some areas. Harvey is currently forecast to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line likely somewhere near Lake Charles late Wednesday morning.

The Cajun Navy 2016 crew is in a flooded area north of Houston, helping to rescue people who are trapped due to high water. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves was on hand when they left and says they are accepting donations…:
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Twelve years ago today Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, and many Texans are facing a similar catastrophe today. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Kathleen Blanco was governor during Hurricane Katrina. She says 1500 people died in Louisiana due to the storm, even though they evacuated more than one million people from the New Orleans area in a short period of time. Sadly some decided not to leave..:
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Today marks 12 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, and Texans are facing a similar situation now with Harvey. State climatologist Barry Keim says both made landfall as a major hurricane, but Katrina reached Category 5 strength in the Gulf and weakened, while Harvey continued to strengthen until landfall. He says that worsened Katrina’s storm surge..:
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He says Harvey has only moved about 100 miles since last Friday, dumping tons of rain on The Lone Star State and even more to come in Louisiana. The system is back in the Gulf of Mexico with a track that keeps sliding east meaning the Bayou State stays in the mix for tropical storm conditions through the rest of the week. Forecasters say Louisiana could see between 10 and 20 inches of rain in some areas, with higher amounts over western and central Louisiana. Flash Flood Watches remain in effect across much of the state for another several days.

The Cajun Navy is sending rescue teams to Texas to help with the Tropical Storm Harvey response. Halen Doughty has more…:
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LSU’s season opener against BYU will be played in New Orleans Saturday instead of Texas due to flooding from Harvey. There are seven players on the Tiger team from the Houston area, including starting offensive tackle Toby Weathersby. He says he’s trying to not let the troubles at home, affect his preparation for the game..:
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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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