Evidence is mounting that a strengthening El Niño could bring a notably different weather pattern across U.S. farm country this winter, with wetter conditions favored across parts of the southern tier. At the same time, portions of the northern Plains and Rockies could trend warmer and drier.
Read MoreFranklin Parish Greg Kincaid says the ongoing drought has given him a mixed bag of results over the last few months. He says rain is much needed for cattle and hay farmers.
Read MoreTropical Depression Five formed over the northern Gulf Monday afternoon and is expected to strengthen before reaching the southwest Louisiana or Upper Texas coast Tuesday.
The National Hurricane Center designated the system Tropical Depression Five in its 1 p.m. Monday advisory.
Read MoreThe weather has been hot and dry lately for most of Louisiana, and as a result, there is a burn ban for several parishes across the state.
Read MoreA burn ban is now in effect across Webster Parish due to drought conditions, very high fire danger, and extreme temperatures and heat indices.
Read MoreLouisiana farmers suffered an estimated $112 million loss as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur last month. Avoyelles, St. Landry and Rapides Parishes accounted for 90% of total losses. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Avoyelles received 29 inches of rain in less than 24 hours.
Read MoreAs the summer weather heats up, forecasters have a bit of good news about hurricane season.
Colorado State University has reduced the amount of expected tropical systems for the Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Read MoreA summer pattern of 'hot 'n humid' will be the rule for all of Louisiana through the upcoming 7 days. Scattered to numerous showers and t-storms are in the forecast for Tuesday but it turns drier (and a little hotter) for most communities (especially the northern half of the state) after Tuesday and into the weekend.
Read MorePresident Donald Trump last week approved Louisiana’s request for $8.6 million in federal aid for the damage caused by Tropical Storm Arthur last month.
The storm dumped record rainfall on Avoyelles Parish and the surrounding areas, causing widespread flooding. It also generated numerous tornadoes across southeast Louisiana.
Read MoreOur neighbors north of Acadiana are still recovering after record rainfall fell during the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur.
Hundreds of homes were flooded in parts of central Louisiana, and many had to be rescued by emergency officials as the water rose so quickly.
Read MoreTropical Storm Arthur dropped historical amounts of rain causing dangerous and destructive flooding in parts of Louisiana, prompting Gov. Jeff Landry to declare a state of emergency for Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany, and Terrebonne parishes.
Read MoreThe threat for active storms is not over for Louisiana ... but concerns for any widespread severe weather and tropical impacts are on a slow decline for the Bayou State.
Arthur appears to have already moved inland and is expected to remain inland for the rest of 'his' brief journey.
Read MoreDry conditions across the Missouri River Basin are continuing to reduce runoff and raise concerns about water supplies and navigation later this year.
Read MoreMay's rains have brought significant relief to Louisiana's drought conditions, which peaked in severity and coverage during April after months of dry weather tied to La Niña. Much of the state has seen noticeable improvement thanks to a wetter-than-normal May, and early indications suggest the rainfall arrived just in time to benefit many agricultural producers. However, the full impact remains to be seen, particularly in northwestern Louisiana, where drought conditions have been slower to improve.
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