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South Louisiana faces freezing temps this weekend. Pipes can burst even without snow when temps hit 32°F. Simple steps protect your home from $66K damage.

Lafayette Parish schools allow sweatpants Monday-Tuesday as freezing temperatures hit Acadiana. Students K-5 can wear hooded jackets; 6-12 jackets without hoods. Cold front drops temps to 35°F.

Lafayette turns colder Monday, with near freezing temperatures at sunrise. LPSS will allow sweatpants for the day; here’s what’s allowed by grade and what jackets are allowed.

Northern Louisiana will see up to an inch of rain Saturday, but southern parishes south of I-10 will get 0.3 inches or less—not enough to reverse the ongoing drought.

Louisiana faces above-normal temperatures through November with La Niña delaying fall weather. First frost expected late November to early December.

Protect Louisiana homes from hard freeze damage. Expert guide covers temperature thresholds, timing, and essential preparation for winter weather.

Five years after Hurricane Laura's 150 mph winds devastated Lake Charles, the city shows remarkable recovery with new housing and $1B in federal aid.

Tropical Storm Erin becomes 2025's fifth Atlantic storm. Louisiana and Texas meteorologists track potential Gulf Coast impacts as hurricane season peaks.

The Old Farmer's Almanac suggests Texas may avoid catastrophic winter weather this year, but historical patterns show the state faces major storms every decade. Here's what climate experts predict for 2025-2026.

Weakening La Niña and potential polar vortex wobbles could create conditions favoring rare Louisiana winter storms, following January's record-breaking blizzard.

Drivers may have noticed that barricades have been placed a various intersections throughout Acadiana, and here's why they are alongside the roads.

Some parishes are opening sandbag locations as we expect a lot of rain to move into the region by the end of the week, and into the weekend.

Despite only 3 named storms so far, NOAA maintains 60% confidence in above-average Atlantic hurricane season with 13-19 storms. Peak months ahead.

Too much rain can ruin a good garden. Here's how Acadiana gardeners can prevent overwatering, protect roots, and improve drainage during Louisiana's summer storms.

Daily thunderstorms bring 70-90% rain chances across Lafayette and surrounding parishes this week, with heat index values reaching 99°F Tuesday and street flooding risks during heavier downpours.

Meteorologists are warning of potential tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico in late May, weeks before the 2025 hurricane season officially begins. Here’s what you need to know.

After a week of heavy rain, St. Landry Parish is taking emergency action to protect property and lives by banning recreational boating, closing launches, and enforcing a parish-wide no-wake zone. Here's what it means—and the risks of ignoring it.

Both Lafayette and St. Landry Parish schools will resume classes Thursday, but other Acadiana districts are still assessing flood risks. Updates expected later today.

With rain totals expected to reach several inches in parts of Acadiana, school districts are canceling classes and preparing remote learning plans.

If your car is suddenly sticky and spotted after parking under a tree, it’s not just a seasonal nuisance — it could be tree sap, and it’s damaging your paint. Here's what to do before it gets worse.