With Hurricane Gustav bearing down on their state, Louisiana delegates to the Republican National Convention on Sunday were torn between party duty and concern for family back home. With the aftermath ...

In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast, FEMA faltered. The response was slow, political and disjointed. Mismanaged by someone without extensive emergency management experience, ...

Five monster storms have slammed into the United States with sustained winds 155 mph or higher. Here's how they rank.

In this episode of Kristen’s Classroom, Meteorologist Kristen Currie dives into the record books highlighting the most ...

On Aug. 29, 2025, New Orleans and the surrounding region marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a storm that left much of the city of New Orleans underwater, displaced thousands of ...

Two lighthouses on Lake Pontchartrain, once a vital part of the maritime landscape, are still beacons for curious tourists and locals who love New Orleans history.

In late August 2020, Ashlee Guidry and her staff kept a wary eye on guidance from local officials as Hurricane Laura passed over Cuba en route to southwestern Louisiana. Guidry was responsible for the ...

The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew over the eye of Hurricane Melissa, and shared ...

Hurricane Melissa is now among the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. The monster storm strengthened Tuesday before ...