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Why are we seeing heavy snow in south Louisiana? It's about timing and the 'polar vortex.'
The cold temperatures are coming from a not uncommon expansion in the Polar Vortex, which are counter-clockwise rotating air ...
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Will Louisiana blow past the projected snow totals? Here's how much had fallen by noon.
Snow flurries are continuing to rain down in Louisiana as inches of snow pile up on the ground across the state, already ...
Rare winter storm that smacked much of the South turns deadly; dig-out begins
Lingering frigid conditions could continue to disrupt the South in cities not accustomed to the deep freeze that has gripped ...
Utilities handling Louisiana’s historic winter storm well so far, but things could change
Aside from a water system failure in Lafayette, most of the state’s public utilities faired well Tuesday as a blizzard ...
Where is flu surging in the US? Some hospitals are overwhelmed in states with high rates
Flu has surged to high levels across the US, straining hospitals. Experts discuss 2024-25 flu season trends, symptoms to ...
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Extreme Cold and Snow Across South No Threat To Most Native Plants and Animals
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Parishes announce curfews as Louisiana winter storm brings snow, extreme cold
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Parish officials have enacted curfews as Louisiana has extremely cold temperatures and ...
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Louisiana under first-ever blizzard warning as extreme cold punches south
Blizzard warnings have been issued for areas near the Gulf Coast as a massive winter storm hits the South. Nearly 250 million ...
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Cold Weather Poses Challenges for Louisiana Crawfish Farmers
Freezing temperatures this week could have a significant impact on Louisiana’s crawfish population and the industry. Farmers are already seeing the effects of the cold weather, which has slowed ...
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Entergy Teams Tackle Record Snowfall and Cold in Louisiana
The winter storm posed significant challenges, including icy roadways, downed tree limbs, and increased energy demand due to cold-load pickup—a surge in power usage as electricity is restored to ...
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Record Snowfall Snarls Cities as Deadly Cold Stalks the South
“Cold-stunned sea turtles might float listlessly in the water, on or near shore,” the agency said, advising residents to report any injured, distressed or dead sea turtles. The Louisiana ...
The Advocate6d
Pipes frozen from historic Louisiana cold weather? Here's what to do.
If your pipes are frozen from the historic cold temperatures in Louisiana this week, be prepared to wait it out. “I’ll get to you when I can, but it ain’t happening today,” said Kenneth ...