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Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 29 in Caribbean
Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 29 in Caribbean
Officials in the Bahamas say the storm seems to have inflicted the greatest damage on the island of Exuma, where there are reports of downed trees, power lines and damage to homesmore>>
Officials in the Bahamas say the storm seems to have inflicted the greatest damage on the island of Exuma, where there are reports of downed trees, power lines and damage to homesmore>>
NOAA to East: Beware of coming 'Frankenstorm'
NOAA to East: Beware of coming 'Frankenstorm'
An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling "Frankenstorm" is likely to blast most of the East Coast next weekmore>>
An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling "Frankenstorm" is likely to blast most of the East Coast next weekmore>>
Tropical Storm Patty forms east of Bahamas
Tropical Storm Patty forms east of Bahamas
Tropical Storm Patty has formed in the Atlantic east of the Bahamas, but forecasters expect the storm to be short-lived.more>>
Tropical Storm Patty has formed in the Atlantic east of the Bahamas, but forecasters expect the storm to be short-lived.more>>
Nadine among top 5 longest-lasting tropical storms
Nadine among top 5 longest-lasting tropical storms
National Hurricane Center forecasters said Wednesday that Nadine is in fifth place on the all-time longevity list as either a depression, tropical storm or hurricanemore>>
National Hurricane Center forecasters said Wednesday that Nadine is in fifth place on the all-time longevity list as either a depression, tropical storm or hurricanemore>>
Tropical Storm Nadine strengthens far from land
Tropical Storm Nadine strengthens far from land
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected and Nadine could become a hurricane by Thursday or Thursday night.more>>
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected and Nadine could become a hurricane by Thursday or Thursday night.more>>
Newfoundland braces for Tropical Storm Leslie
Newfoundland braces for Tropical Storm Leslie
Canada's east coast is bracing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Leslie, which is expected to make landfall Tuesday in Newfoundlandmore>>
Canada's east coast is bracing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Leslie, which is expected to make landfall Tuesday in Newfoundlandmore>>
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Isaac's cost to state government tops $100M
Isaac's cost to state government tops $100M
Gov. Bobby Jindal's office says Louisiana state agencies have spent more than $100 million preparing for and responding to Hurricane Isaac.more>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's office says Louisiana state agencies have spent more than $100 million preparing for and responding to Hurricane Isaac.more>>
Bermuda braces for approaching Hurricane Leslie
Bermuda braces for approaching Hurricane Leslie
Leslie's center is forecast to pass to the east of Bermuda early Sunday as a Category 2 hurricane. more>>
Leslie's center is forecast to pass to the east of Bermuda early Sunday as a Category 2 hurricane. more>>
Leslie strengthens into 6th hurricane of season
Leslie strengthens into 6th hurricane of season
Current models show Leslie could speed up and pass over or near Bermuda in the coming days. more>>
Current models show Leslie could speed up and pass over or near Bermuda in the coming days. more>>
Recovery update from the City of New Orleans
Recovery update from the City of New Orleans
"The City of New Orleans is advising residents to take safety precautions in regards to trees affected by the storm."more>>
"The City of New Orleans is advising residents to take safety precautions in regards to trees affected by the storm."more>>
Tropical Storm Michael forms over eastern Atlantic
Tropical Storm Michael forms over eastern Atlantic
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Michael has formed over the eastern Atlantic Ocean but does not pose a threat to land.more>>
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Michael has formed over the eastern Atlantic Ocean but does not pose a threat to land.more>>
Jindal declares public health emergency from Isaac
Jindal declares public health emergency from Isaac
Gov. Jindal has declared a statewide public health emergency to let government workers enter private property to assess and remove nuisance debris from Hurricane Isaac that poses a health hazard. more>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a statewide public health emergency to let government workers enter private property to assess and remove nuisance debris from Hurricane Isaac that poses a health hazard. more>>
For many in Plaquemines Parish, damage worse than Katrina in 2005
For many in Plaquemines Parish, damage worse than Katrina in 2005
Much of Plaquemines Parish, a vulnerable finger of land that juts into the Gulf of Mexico, remains under 5 feet of water.more>>
Much of Plaquemines Parish, a vulnerable finger of land that juts into the Gulf of Mexico, remains under 5 feet of water.more>>
Isaac update from Tangipahoa Parish
Isaac update from Tangipahoa Parish
"Tangipahoa Parish President Gordon Burgess continues to call for a mandatory evacuation of all areas along the Tangipahoa River."more>>
"Tangipahoa Parish President Gordon Burgess continues to call for a mandatory evacuation of all areas along the Tangipahoa River."more>>
Updates on traffic and road closures
Updates on traffic and road closures
FOX 8 News has received the several advisories on traffic and road closures; we will update this page as our coverage continues Friday.more>>
FOX 8 News has received the several advisories on traffic and road closures; we will update this page as our coverage continues Friday.more>>
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Waters recede in Louisiana, leaving sopping mess
Waters recede in Louisiana, leaving sopping mess
Crews continue to work to restore power to thousands of customers Saturday morning and some residents are finally able to get to their homes in severely damaged areas. more>>
Crews continue to work to restore power to thousands of customers Saturday morning and some residents are finally able to get to their homes in severely damaged areas.more>>
10:45am Kenner Update
10:45am Kenner Update
Tropical Storm Isaac has moved northwest of the Kenner area, although some lingering feeder bands are still causing heavy rain and windsmore>>
Tropical Storm Isaac has moved northwest of the Kenner area, although some lingering feeder bands are still causing heavy rain and windsmore>>
Isaac's storm surge tops levee in Braithwaite
Isaac's storm surge tops levee in Braithwaite
An 18-mile stretch from the St. Bernard Parish line at Braithwaite south to White Ditch was taking water and homes were flooding. more>>
An 18-mile stretch from the St. Bernard Parish line at Braithwaite south to White Ditch was taking water and homes were flooding. more>>
1,037 inmates in tents moved to prisons
1,037 inmates in tents moved to prisons
Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlon Gusman says 1,037 jail inmates were moved overnight from tent barracks in New Orleans to state prisons because of Tropical Storm Isaac. more>>
Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlon Gusman says 1,037 jail inmates were moved overnight from tent barracks in New Orleans to state prisons because of Tropical Storm Isaac. more>>
Isaac could pack watery double punch for Gulf Coast
Isaac could pack watery double punch for Gulf Coast
The National Weather Service warns if it hits during high tide, Isaac could push floodwaters as deep as 12 feet onto shore in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and up to 6 feet in the Florida Panhandlemore>>
The National Weather Service warns if it hits during high tide, Isaac could push floodwaters as deep as 12 feet onto shore in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and up to 6 feet in the Florida Panhandlemore>>
Louisiana gears up for Isaac
Louisiana gears up for Isaac
As Tropical Storm Isaac churned hundreds of miles off the coast in the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana geared up Monday for what has become an almost familiar Labor Day week event.more>>
As Tropical Storm Isaac churned hundreds of miles off the coast in the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana geared up Monday for what has become an almost familiar Labor Day week event.more>>
Isaac crossing Gulf with New Orleans in crosshairs
Isaac crossing Gulf with New Orleans in crosshairs
Tropical Storm Isaac is targeting a broad swath of the Gulf Coast and has New Orleans in its crosshairs. It's bearing down just ahead of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.more>>
Tropical Storm Isaac is targeting a broad swath of the Gulf Coast and has New Orleans in its crosshairs. It's bearing down just ahead of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.more>>
Tropical Storm Isaac starts lashing Florida Keys
Tropical Storm Isaac starts lashing Florida Keys

Tropical Storm Isaac gained fresh muscle Sunday as it bore down on the Florida Keys, with forecasters warning it could grow into a dangerous Category 2 hurricane as it nears the northern Gulf Coast.
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Tropical Storm Isaac gained fresh muscle Sunday as it bore down on the Florida Keys, with forecasters warning it could grow into a dangerous Category 2 hurricane as it nears the northern Gulf Coast.more>>
Isaac threatens Fla. Keys, northern Gulf Coast
Isaac threatens Fla. Keys, northern Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Isaac gained fresh muscle Sunday as it bore down on the Florida Keys, with forecasters warning it could grow into a dangerous Category 2 hurricane as it nears the northern Gulf Coast.more>>
Tropical Storm Isaac gained fresh muscle Sunday as it bore down on the Florida Keys, with forecasters warning it could grow into a dangerous Category 2 hurricane as it nears the northern Gulf Coast.more>>
Isaac drenches Haiti, Cuba, heads toward Florida
Isaac drenches Haiti, Cuba, heads toward Florida
Tropical Storm Isaac pushed into Cuba on Saturday after sweeping across Haiti's southern peninsula, where it caused flooding and at least three deaths.more>>
Tropical Storm Isaac pushed into Cuba on Saturday after sweeping across Haiti's southern peninsula, where it caused flooding and at least three deaths.more>>
Isaac passes Haiti, heads toward Cuba, Florida
Isaac passes Haiti, heads toward Cuba, Florida
Tropical Storm Isaac swept across Haiti's southern peninsula early Saturday, dousing a capital city prone to flooding and areas of the poor nation still trying to recover from the terrible 2010 earthquake.more>>
Tropical Storm Isaac swept across Haiti's southern peninsula early Saturday, dousing a capital city prone to flooding and areas of the poor nation still trying to recover from the terrible 2010 earthquake.more>>
Isaac nears Haiti with homeless quake population
Isaac nears Haiti with homeless quake population
Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened as it swirled toward vulnerable Haiti on Friday evening, threatening to bring punishing rains to people still without homes after the 2010 earthquake.more>>
Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened as it swirled toward vulnerable Haiti on Friday evening, threatening to bring punishing rains to people still without homes after the 2010 earthquake, but unlikely to gain enough steam to strike as a hurricane.more>>
State officials watching Isaac
State officials watching Isaac
Louisiana officials on Friday activated an emergency planning team to monitor the movement of Tropical Storm Isaac.more>>
Louisiana officials on Friday activated an emergency planning team to monitor the movement of Tropical Storm Isaac.more>>
Tropical Storm Gordon gains, stays over Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gordon gains, stays over Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gordon is strengthening over the Atlantic but is expected to move away from the United States on a track over the open ocean. more>>
Tropical Storm Gordon is strengthening over the Atlantic but is expected to move away from the United States on a track over the open ocean. more>>
Forecasters raise Atlantic hurricane outlook
Forecasters raise Atlantic hurricane outlook
NOAA forecasters say they expect a total of 12 to 17 tropical storms, with as many as five to eight hurricanesmore>>
NOAA forecasters say they expect a total of 12 to 17 tropical storms, with as many as five to eight hurricanesmore>>
Ernesto races across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
Ernesto races across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
Tropical Storm Ernesto spun across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Wednesday after forcing the evacuation of thousands of tourists and fishermen from beaches in Tulum and the Costa Maya. more>>
Tropical Storm Ernesto spun across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Wednesday after forcing the evacuation of thousands of tourists and fishermen from beaches in Tulum and the Costa Maya. more>>
Ernesto becomes hurricane, heads to Mexico
Ernesto becomes hurricane, heads to Mexico
Authorities are opening evacuation centers and are preparing to move people from other low-lying coastal areas.more>>
Authorities are opening evacuation centers and are preparing to move people from other low-lying coastal areas.more>>
TS Ernesto heads for pass along Honduras' coast
TS Ernesto heads for pass along Honduras' coast
Tropical Storm Ernesto's forward movement slowed a bit Monday as it headed for an expected close pass along Honduras' northern coast after dropping heavy rains on Jamaicamore>>
Tropical Storm Ernesto's forward movement slowed a bit Monday as it headed for an expected close pass along Honduras' northern coast after dropping heavy rains on Jamaicamore>>
Tropical Storm Ernesto heads towards Jamaica, Mexico
Tropical Storm Ernesto heads towards Jamaica, Mexico
Tropical Storm Ernesto is dumping heavy rain across the eastern Caribbean as it heads west toward Jamaica and Mexico.more>>
Tropical Storm Ernesto is dumping heavy rain across the eastern Caribbean as it heads west toward Jamaica and Mexico.more>>
TS Ernesto forms in the Atlantic
TS Ernesto forms in the Atlantic
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic and is speeding toward a chain of small, popular vacation islands in the Caribbean Sea.more>>
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic and is speeding toward a chain of small, popular vacation islands in the Caribbean Sea.more>>
Tropical Depression 5 forms, but "way out in the Atlantic"
Tropical Depression 5 forms, but "way out in the Atlantic"
Meteorologist Bob Breck points out the system would be well over a week away even if it affected the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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Meteorologist Bob Breck points out the system would be well over a week away even if it affected the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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Threat from Debby decreases for La.
Threat from Debby decreases for La.
The National Hurricane Center reports the tropical storm warning from the mouth of the Pearl River westward to Morgan City is cancelled.more>>
The National Hurricane Center reports the tropical storm warning from the mouth of the Pearl River westward to Morgan City is cancelled.more>>
Rain from Tropical Strom Debby drenches Florida
Rain from Tropical Strom Debby drenches Florida
Tropical Storm Debby spun drenching rains Monday over northern Florida as it hung nearly stationary over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening to inundate low-lying neighborhoods.more>>
Tropical Storm Debby spun drenching rains Monday over northern Florida as it hung nearly stationary over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening to inundate low-lying neighborhoods.more>>
Some floodgates close Saturday morning
Some floodgates close Saturday morning
The Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District closes the Humble Canal Barge, Little Caillou Floodgate, Bayou Terrebonne Floodgate, Upper Little Caillou Auxiliary Structure and the Placid Canal Floodgate Saturday.more>>
The Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District closes the Humble Canal Barge, Little Caillou Floodgate, Bayou Terrebonne Floodgate, Upper Little Caillou Auxiliary Structure and the Placid Canal Floodgate Saturday.more>>
Last major weak link in hurricane defenses gets plugged
Last major weak link in hurricane defenses gets plugged
Workers began installing the final major piece of metro New Orleans' new, beefier hurricane defenses.more>>
Workers began installing the final major piece of metro New Orleans' new, beefier hurricane defenses.more>>
Chris becomes first Atlantic hurricane of season
Chris becomes first Atlantic hurricane of season
The hurricane center says there are no hazards affecting land, and the forecast map predicts that it will stay out to sea over the next few days.more>>
The hurricane center says there are no hazards affecting land, and the forecast map predicts that it will stay out to sea over the next few days.more>>
Hurricane season: emergency preparedness planning
Hurricane season: emergency preparedness planning
The Governor's Office for Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has a web site for residents and businesses interested in developing their own emergency preparedness plans.more>>
The Governor's Office for Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has a web site for residents and businesses interested in developing their own emergency preparedness plans.more>>
Forecasters: 9 to 15 storms this hurricane season
Forecasters: 9 to 15 storms this hurricane season
Federal forecasters predict there will be about nine to 15 storms during this year's Atlantic hurricane season.more>>
Federal forecasters predict there will be about nine to 15 storms during this year's Atlantic hurricane season.more>>
Goodbye La Nina: Will drought, hurricanes also go?
Goodbye La Nina: Will drought, hurricanes also go?
The La Nina weather phenomenon is over. Forecasters say that's good news for the drought in the South and hurricane areas along the coasts.more>>
The La Nina weather phenomenon is over. Forecasters say that's good news for the drought in the South and hurricane areas along the coasts.more>>
Hurricane Center chief predicts longer forecasts
Hurricane Center chief predicts longer forecasts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The director of the National Hurricane Center expects the agency soon will be able to project storm positions a week ahead of time.Billmore>>
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The director of the National Hurricane Center expects the agency soon will be able to project storm positions a week ahead of time.Billmore>>

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End of ferry service could mean local jobs in jeopardy
End of ferry service could mean local jobs in jeopardy
1500 jobs could be in jeopardy if the Algiers-Canal Street ferry goes out of service because of lack of funding. That's according to a local non-profit who recently surveyed riders.more>>
1500 jobs could be in jeopardy if the Algiers-Canal Street ferry goes out of service because of lack of funding. That's according to a local non-profit who recently surveyed riders.more>>
Bayou Fabio: "Don of Dularge" speaks to FOX 8
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In the murky waters near Dulac, something lurks beneath the surface. Bayou Fabio takes us on the hunt.more>>
Woman stabs boyfriend for ‘farting in her face’
Woman stabs boyfriend for ‘farting in her face’
Police say that a Florida woman stabbed her boyfriend late last week because he "farted in her face."more>>
Police say that a Florida woman stabbed her boyfriend late last week because he "farted in her face."more>>
$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla
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It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.more>>
It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.more>>
Chief: Not jailing all beating suspects a mistake
Chief: Not jailing all beating suspects a mistake

Baton Rouge's police chief says it was a mistake not to take everyone to jail accused in the beating of a family at a gas station.

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Baton Rouge's police chief says it was a mistake not to take everyone to jail accused in the beating of a family at a gas station.

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Group begins process to recall St. Tammany Parish Coroner
Group begins process to recall St. Tammany Parish Coroner
The battle to recall St. Tammany Parish Coroner, Dr. Peter Galvan is heating up in a major way.more>>
The battle to recall St. Tammany Parish Coroner, Dr. Peter Galvan is heating up in a major way.more>>
Waterfalls within driving distance of New Orleans
Waterfalls within driving distance of New Orleans
Clark Creek features dozens of waterfalls, nestled in the very southwestern corner of Mississippi
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Clark Creek features dozens of waterfalls, nestled in the very southwestern corner of Mississippi
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4 Louisiana men convicted of deer poaching in Iowa
4 Louisiana men convicted of deer poaching in Iowa
Four Louisiana men have been found guilty of poaching deer in southwest Iowa.more>>
Four Louisiana men have been found guilty of poaching deer in southwest Iowa.more>>
New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines'
New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines'
New Orleans officials and cultural advocates say the Mother's Day parade shootings that left 20 people injured won't spell the end of second-line parades, the local tradition that celebrates the city and its people.more>>
New Orleans officials and cultural advocates say the Mother's Day parade shootings that left 20 people injured won't spell the end of second-line parades, the local tradition that celebrates the city and its people.more>>
NOPD investigates two overnight murders
NOPD investigates two overnight murders
Police are investigating two fatal shootings that left a 37-year-old man dead in Central City and a 20 -year-old man dead in the Florida area.more>>
Police are investigating two fatal shootings that left a 37-year-old man dead in Central City and a 20 -year-old man dead in the Florida area.more>>

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