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Key Factors Driving NOAA's Forecast

Date Published: 05-26-2026
Category: General

The Atlantic season is expected to be below-normal due to competing factors. El Niño is expected to develop and intensify during the hurricane season, while ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are expected to be slightly warmer than normal and trade winds are likely weaker than average.

‘The threat is not zero’: GOHSEP warns residents ahead of hurricane season

Date Published: 05-26-2026
Category: General

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana’s emergency officials say the state is ready for hurricane season. This comes even as climatologists expect fewer storms this year.

Eight Additional Parishes Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

Date Published: 03-25-2026
Category: Respond

BATON ROUGE, La – Municipalities and other government entities in Caldwell, Catahoula, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Union, Webster, and Winn parishes may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance after Louisiana’s Severe Winter Storms from January 23to January 27, 2026.

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Key Factors Driving NOAA's Forecast

‘The threat is not zero’: GOHSEP warns residents ahead of hurricane season

Eight Additional Parishes Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance