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• Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama could gain more control over their coastal waters under new bill Play Video

  April 28, 2026 2:00 PM

  WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation that would extend offshore boundaries for Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to match those of Texas and Florida. Rep. Troy Carter Sr. (D-LA) introduced the Offshore Parity Act alongside Reps. Mike Ezell (R-MS), Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Shomari Figures (D-LA). ... more »

• Quake occurs far offshore Sunday night, likely unfelt given distance from land; see the shake map Play Video

  March 30, 2026 3:59 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake of magnitude 3.9 occurred late Sunday at a point about 175 miles south-southeast of New Orleans. The temblor occurred about 2 weeks after a series of earthquakes in northern Louisiana . Scientists speculated that high-pressure injection wells may have... more »

• Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act

  March 27, 2026 1:04 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf. District of Columbia District Judge Rudolph Contreras rejected... more »

• Gulf states intercept new missiles and drones as Iran threatens to widen war

  March 15, 2026 9:17 AM

  CAIRO (AP) — Gulf states reported new missile and drone attacks on Sunday after Iran threatened to widen its campaign and called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates as the war in the Middle East, now in its third week, expands further. ... more »

• More than 10,000 gallons of crude oil spill into Gulf near Port Fourchon, LOOP says

  March 4, 2026 3:34 PM

  PORT FOURCHON — The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port said Wednesday that thousands of gallons of crude oil leaked into the Gulf last week near Port Fourchon. According to a report from WWL , one of its had reached out to the station after the Audubon Aquarium Rescue postponed a... more »

• Houston oil company faces nearly $10 million fine for 2023 oil spill off Louisiana coast Play Video

  January 6, 2026 4:31 PM

  WASHINGTON — A Houston-based oil company is facing what the Trump administration says is the largest civil fine ever for a 2023 oil spill off the Louisiana coast. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Monday that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration notified Panther Operating Co. on Dec.... more »

• Nearly $300 million in Gulf drilling bids could bring more jobs to Louisiana, industry supporters say Play Video

  December 12, 2025 7:18 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Oil companies offered nearly $300 million for offshore drilling rights in the Gulf this week, as the Trump administration looks to ramp up domestic oil production. Thirty companies submitted over 200 bids for tracts off the coast in the Gulf, with a large portion of those... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: One more foggy start ahead of the next rainmaker Play Video

  November 19, 2025 4:12 PM

  Another DENSE FOG ADVISORY has been issued for the majority of southeast Louisiana, lasting from 11 p.m. Wednesday through 9 a.m. Thursday. Quarter-mile visibility or less will be possible across much of the region. Remain cautious during the morning drive by taking it slow, using low-beam headlights, and leaving plenty... more »

• Federal judge says Biden went too far with indefinite stoppage of offshore oil and gas leases

  October 7, 2025 7:16 PM

  LAKE CHARLES — A federal judge says President Joe Biden went too far when he declared parts of the Outer Continental Shelf off-limits to potential oil and gas leasing for an indefinite period. One of his Jan. 6, 2025, orders concerned leasing off the coast of Alaska while a... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Heat and steam flaring up, relief not far behind Play Video

  October 6, 2025 2:57 PM

  As rain winds down, a touch of summer will briefly return to the Capital Region. But it won’t stick around for long; a cold front will quickly send the heat and steam on its way. Tonight & Tomorrow: Unlike last night, rain will end in a hurry after sunset.... more »

• LSU scientists working to lessen impact of invasive apple snails on crawfish farms Play Video

  September 12, 2025 6:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The apple snail, one of the most invasive species in the Gulf region, is a major nuisance for crawfish farmers, and with crawfish season only a few months away, LSU scientists are working to lessen their impact. "They're omnivores, so they eat pretty much anything," LSU... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Front splitting the region, intermittent spells of drier air Play Video

  August 24, 2025 7:09 PM

  Slim rain chances and near-normal temperatures are a common theme on the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. But a stalled front will keep things interesting by offering an extended humidity break to some. Tonight & Tomorrow: A stalled front will keep a pocket of drier air in place overnight. Overnight... more »

• How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters Play Video

  August 24, 2025 9:29 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters. Vibrio vulnificus are becoming an annual threat along the Gulf Coast and — increasingly — up the Eastern Seaboard. People should listen to the warnings,... more »

• 'Dead zone' in Gulf smaller than estimates predicted for June 2025, could mean improvement for fishing

  August 15, 2025 12:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-supported scientists recently announced that data reveal this year’s Gulf hypoxia, known as the dead zone, is 21% smaller than estimates predicted for June 2025. This is the 15th smallest measurement on record. The goal of reducing the dead zone has been... more »

• Over 2,300 shrimpers, seafood businesses sue over 2022 oil spill on opening day of shrimping season Play Video

  August 12, 2025 6:51 PM

  HOUSTON — Over 2,300 shrimpers, boat owners and seafood business owners from across the Gulf Coast filed a lawsuit in Houston against two companies over an oil spill in Louisiana's Terrebonne Bay that happened on the opening day of the 2022 shrimping season. Around 200 of the 2,328 listed... more »

• Amtrak offering bus service connecting Baton Rouge to New Orleans-Mobile route along Gulf Coast Play Video

  August 11, 2025 8:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Starting next week, Amtrak will offer bus service from Baton Rouge to the New Orleans station for connections to the rail service's direct route along the Gulf Coast to Mobile, Alabama. "We'll have you in Mobile before lunchtime," Senior Public Relations Manager Marc Magliari said about... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Humidity creeps back in, back to the summer routine Play Video

  August 4, 2025 4:06 PM

  As a frontal system loses its identity, summer heat and humidity will grab hold of the region again. No major weather concerns are expected as many students head back to the classrooms this week. Tonight & Tomorrow: A weak front will drift north overnight, ending the slight improvement in... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Weak front holding its ground, tropics awakening Play Video

  August 3, 2025 5:34 PM

  A stalled front will linger on Monday, bringing a slight dip in humidity and storm chances for parts of the area. By midweek, the routine summer pattern full of heat and steam returns. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight lows will be seasonable for early August, reaching the lower and middle... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: From Scorching to Soaked, Another Weather Shift on the Way Play Video

  July 29, 2025 5:00 AM

  An Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for Ascension, Livingston, St. James, and southern Tangipahoa Parishes. These areas are generally closer to bodies of water such as lakes and bayous, which will add more humidity to the air. It is in these... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Pendulum about to swing from hot to stormy pattern again Play Video

  July 28, 2025 4:13 PM

  An Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for Ascension, Livingston, St. James, and southern Tangipahoa Parishes. These areas are generally closer to bodies of water such as lakes and bayous, which will add more humidity to the air. It is in these... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Heat hanging on ahead of another stormy stretch Play Video

  July 27, 2025 7:05 PM

  Another HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday across the Capital Area. The heat index, or how hot it actually feels when you factor in humidity, will peak between 105° and 110° for most. Some spots could even feel closer to 112°. Such a... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: a repeat rinse to end the workweek Play Video

  July 24, 2025 4:58 PM

  It will be a soggy end to the workweek across the Capital Area, as a very moisture-rich atmosphere—thanks to an easterly wave and a weak surface low near the Chandeleur and Breton Sounds—will keep rain chances high. Big heat will come back before the weekend is over. Tonight &... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Cooling off as storm chances climb, keep rain gear close by Play Video

  July 23, 2025 4:27 PM

  More storms through the end of the week will help take the edge off the heat. While it won’t be a washout, keeping rain gear nearby is a good idea. Storm coverage will taper off this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Invading tropical moisture will fuel isolated evening storms, especially... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: heat rising, tropics may influence local weather next week Play Video

  July 11, 2025 4:06 PM

  As we head into the weekend and beyond, the typical summer weather pattern will stay in full swing. Expect highs in the mid-90s each day, with just isolated, afternoon storms bubbling up, mostly closer to and south of I-10. These will likely fizzle after sunset, leaving us with warm, muggy... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Rain chances nearing a peak, heat builds behind Play Video

  July 9, 2025 4:22 PM

  July rolls on with plenty of heat, humidity, and unsettled weather at times. A boost in storm chances Thursday may knock temperatures down a bit, but expect heat to build again as storms become less prevalent over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Naturally with the loss of daytime heating,... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: showers and thunderstorms ramping up into midweek Play Video

  July 8, 2025 4:09 PM

  Overall, it will be a fairly typical July forecast in our part of the world: muggy, hot, and unsettled at times, with daily storm chances keeping us on our toes. Stay weather-aware for any stronger downpours, and stay hydrated if out in the heat. Tonight, Tomorrow & Thursday: As... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Isolated t-storms today as heat and humidity continue to build Play Video

  June 4, 2025 4:20 AM

  Isolated storms are back in the mix today as deep Gulf moisture returns to the Capital Area. The rest of the week trends hot and mostly dry with temps soaring into the mid-90s and humidity continues to climb. Today & Tonight: Wednesday will be warm with periods of clouds... more »

• Officials contain oil, natural gas spill at well off Louisiana gulf coast Play Video

  May 5, 2025 1:30 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A team of national and state officials on Monday successfully contained an oil and natural gas spill at a well off the Louisiana gulf coast. The Unified Command, consisting of the Coast Guard and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office, said they cut off the flange... more »

• State education board votes unanimously to change name of Gulf in curriculum for 2025-26 school year Play Video

  March 12, 2025 12:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The state education department has updated its curriculum to reflect President Donald Trump's name change of the Gulf just south of Louisiana. On Wednesday, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education unanimously approved a change to the state's social studies standards to rename the Gulf... more »

• Report: Trump will rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' among 1st executive orders

  January 20, 2025 11:02 AM

  WASHINGTON (ABC News) — Donald Trump said one of his first actions in his second term as president will be to sign an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the newly named "Gulf of America," ABC News reported Monday. During his January press conference at Mar-a-Lago,... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Seasonable conditions in place for the weekend Play Video

  September 27, 2024 4:51 AM

  Thanks to dry air in place across Louisiana this weekend, conditions will be very comfortable for this time of year. Expect seasonable mornings in the mid-60's and afternoons in the 80's with plenty of sunshine. Today & Tonight : With clear skies and dew points in the 50's (aka... more »

• Francine pulling away, conditions dramatically improving on Thursday Play Video

  September 7, 2024 9:27 PM

  Francine is pulling away from southeast Louisiana, resulting in many improvements to the weather on Thursday. Into the weekend, the typical late summer pattern returns to the region. Today & Tonight: Conditions will dramatically improve on Thursday. While there may be some lingering breezes, overall wind speeds will gradually... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Streak of hot days continues into August; monitoring the tropics Play Video

  August 1, 2024 5:18 AM

  A *HEAT ADVISORY* is in effect from 10am to 7pm Thursday as feels-like temperatures up to 112 degrees are expected across the entire Storm Station Forecast Area. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, and when possible, stay in an air-conditioned rooms, avoid afternoon... more »

• Beryl leaves hot misery in its wake as the still-dangerous storm churns into the US interior Play Video

  July 9, 2024 8:45 AM

  HOUSTON (AP) — Many of the millions left without power when Hurricane Beryl crashed into the Houston area , killing several people and unleashing flooding, now face days without power and air conditioning as dangerous heat threatens the region Tuesday. A heat advisory was in effect through Wednesday in... more »

• Tropical Depression Ten forms in northwestern Caribbean

  August 25, 2023 10:38 PM

  The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Depression Ten in the northwestern Caribbean Sea. Early expectations are for the system to gradually get better organized this week while moving northward through the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Signs are that Ten could become a named storm, and... more »

• Coast Guard suspends search for missing cruise ship passenger off Louisiana coast

  February 17, 2022 1:32 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a cruise ship passenger who jumped from her balcony into the sea and is missing in the Gulf of Mexico. An airplane had been conducting search patterns off the coast, but Coast Guard officials said Thursday... more »

• Drillship worker sues Shell, Noble Corp., claiming he was left in Hurricane Ida's path

  September 9, 2021 8:25 AM

  Controversy is brewing over an ultra-deepwater drillship in the Gulf of Mexico that was hit by Hurricane Ida and reportedly nearly capsized. According to Upstream , following Globetrotter II's exposure to the effects of Hurricane Ida's 150 mph winds and punishing rain, Noble Corporation has declared force majeure on... more »

• Saints-Cardinals game canceled Saturday due to Hurricane Ida

  August 27, 2021 10:57 AM

  UPDATE: The Saints announced Friday that the game is canceled. UPDATE: due to the impending impact of Hurricane Ida, the Saints-Cardinals game has been canceled https://t.co/q5RTCdQCuV — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 27, 2021 ------ NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints announced a change... more »

• South Louisiana prepares for potential outages, flooding ahead of Ida's arrival Play Video

  August 27, 2021 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As Hurricane Ida continues its march along a path towards South Louisiana, the region is busy with storm preparation. While keeping a close eye on weather reports, locals make their way to gas stations, home improvement retailers, grocery stores, and sandbag locations set up by their... more »

• Tropical Storm Claudette moves away from La., local weather improving Saturday Play Video

  June 15, 2021 8:13 PM

  Watch live updates here. Tropical Storm Claudette moved over southeast Louisiana overnight, into early this morning with max. winds of 45 MPH. As of 10AM Saturday, the center was 75 miles NNE of New Orleans. Claudette will continue to track northeast through the day, allowing for improving conditions across... more »

• Official start of hurricane season could move up to May

  February 26, 2021 2:03 PM

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which tracks major storms year-round, is considering moving up the official start date of hurricane season by about two weeks. The Washington Post reports a group at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, which is part of the NOAA, is deciding whether the... more »