Diane Deaton
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Another cold morning; rain returning
Late evening and overnight, a few scattered showers will pop up on FIRST ALERT Doppler radar. → Read More
Debris cleanup begins Monday in EBR; residents urged to fill out damage assessment surveys
All East Baton Rouge Parish residents are encouraged to complete the survey. → Read More
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Tropical Storm Delta forms in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Delta has formed just south of Jamaica. → Read More
Hero officer meets family of baby he saved in Mich.
His quick actions were captured on his car's dashcam video and posted on the police department's Facebook page. → Read More
Remains of two workers to be removed from Hard Rock collapse site
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) -Crews will begin work Monday (July 13) to remove the remains of two workers still inside the Hard Rock collapse site. The recovery of the remains could take four or five days. A city spokesman said steady progress is being made on getting three surrounding buildings taken down. Copyright 2020 WVUE. All rights reserved. → Read More
Coroner identifies employee stabbed to death during fight at Wendy’s in Pearl
A Pearl Wendy's employee is dead after a fight with his coworker in the kitchen. → Read More
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cold morning despite sunshine
We’re looking forward to the return of sunshine today but it won’t warm up much. → Read More
American evacuees land in US after cruise quarantined in Japan due to coronavirus
Outside China, the cruise ship has had the largest number of cases of the COVID-19 illness caused by the novel coronavirus. → Read More
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Winter-like temperatures return to south Louisiana
With the passage of the cold front shortly after midnight temperatures have steadily fallen from the lower 60′s to the lower 50′s. → Read More
No injuries, off-site impact after significant fire at ExxonMobil refinery
Crews continue to monitor air quality after a significant fire at ExxonMobil. → Read More
China shuts down more cities in bid to contain deadly virus
The illness comes from a new coronavirus that experts say affects the respiratory tract and may be mutating. → Read More
Las Vegas firefighters discover illegal gas station at home
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue shared images online of the makeshift gas station discovered by firefighters Tuesday. → Read More
Tornado Watch issued for SE Louisiana, SW Mississippi until 6 p.m.
A Tornado Watch is in effect until Monday at 6 p.m. for a portion of Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi. → Read More
10-year-old boy from Treme area missing, NOPD says
New Orleans police are looking for a 10-year-old who is missing from the Treme area. → Read More
Walker police warn public of scam targeting veterans
The Walker Police Department has received several reports about a scam targeting veterans and their families. → Read More
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Trend of Heat Advisories continues
Hot and humid August conditions, along with scattered afternoon showers and storms, will continue to headline our weather as we head into a new week. → Read More
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rare July cold front making its way through Louisiana
A “July cold front” is making its way southward through SE LA and SW MS today – as it passes through, it will mean numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms from late morning into late afternoon/early evening. → Read More
TRACKING BARRY: Evacuations issued ahead of severe tropical weather
Several evacuation orders have been issued, some mandatory and some voluntary. → Read More
Evacuation orders issued ahead of tropical weather
The mayor of Grand Isle has issued a voluntary evacuation ahead of the possibility of a tropical storm hitting the area and Plaquemines Parish issued a mandatory evacuation starting Thursday. → Read More
Late afternoon showers could impact Wednesday drive home
A few clouds but no early activity on FIRST ALERT Doppler radar; at least, not yet. → Read More