A New Orleans musician says he was roughed up by state troopers in the Ninth Ward, for no reason. Shamarr Allen tells FOX 8 he was afraid for his life and thinks he was racially profiled.more>>
A New Orleans musician says he was roughed up by state troopers in the Ninth Ward, for no reason. Shamarr Allen tells FOX 8 he was afraid for his life and thinks he was racially profiled.more>>
Jefferson Parish Sheriff deputies say there are plenty of questions from Saturday's alleged carjacking in Metairie. A mother and daughter driving down the 600 block Bonnabel Boulevard say men with gunsmore>>
Jefferson Parish Sheriff deputies say there are plenty of questions from Saturday's alleged carjacking in Metairie. A mother and daughter driving down the 600 block Bonnabel Boulevard say men with gunsmore>>
Versailles Boulevard is a stones throw from Tulane University across Claiborne. The established street is filled with impressive, traditional homes. But there's one that has some untraditional features.more>>
Versailles Boulevard is a stones throw from Tulane University across Claiborne. The established street is filled with impressive, traditional homes. But there's one that has some untraditional features. more>>
It takes mere seconds to send a text message or an email, but lately global headlines have warned of possible unintended consequences of spending so much time utilizing mobile devices, namely, accelerated aging. more>>
It takes mere seconds to send a text message or an email, but lately global headlines have warned of possible unintended consequences of spending so much time utilizing mobile devices, namely, accelerated aging.more>>
New documents raise more questions about a statement issued by St. Tammany Parish DA Walter Reed. The statement centers on an arrangement with St. Tammany Parish Hospital and money that Reed claimed personally.more>>
New documents raise more questions about a statement issued by St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Walter Reed. The statement centers on an arrangement with St. Tammany Parish Hospital and money that Reed claimed personally.more>>
A long-time legislative watchdog takes aim at the state senator responsible for a legislative measure to give State Police Col. Mike Edmonson at least $30,000 a year in extra retirement benefits.more>>
A long-time legislative watchdog takes aim at the state senator responsible for a legislative measure to give State Police Col. Mike Edmonson at least $30,000 a year in extra retirement benefits. Now the state treasurer is demanding to know more about the measure's financial impact.more>>
The tragic drowning of a Ponchatoula teen draws attention to the dangers of a day at the beach. The first day of school is fast approaching, but students in the small town had an unwelcomed early reunion.more>>
The tragic drowning of a Ponchatoula teen draws attention to the dangers of a day at the beach. The first day of school is fast approaching, but students in the small town had an unwelcomed early reunion.more>>
Monday, July 28 2014 4:38 PM EDT2014-07-28 20:38:40 GMT
Track and field field star killed after semi slammed into a stalled car on I-75 in Cordele.more>>
Track and field field star killed after semi slammed into a stalled car on I-75 in Cordele.more>>
New Orleans, La. -- While no city has been more impacted by hurricanes than New Orleans, most people in south Louisiana have never experienced the wind power of a major hurricane.
Katrina came ashore in Plaquemines Parish as a Category Three, but the winds in New Orleans made it seem more like a Category Two from the standpoint of winds.
In fact, unless you live in Plaquemines, or the extreme eastern parts of St. Bernard and St. Tammany, you have not experienced the wind power of a major hurricane.
Here are some of the effects of hurricane force winds, according to a NOAA web site:
Category
Sustained Winds
Types of Damage Due to Hurricane Winds
1
74-95 mph 64-82 kt 119-153 km/h
Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.
2
96-110 mph 83-95 kt 154-177 km/h
Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.
3 (major)
111-129 mph 96-112 kt 178-208 km/h
Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.
4 (major)
130-156 mph 113-136 kt 209-251 km/h
Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
5 (major)
157 mph or higher 137 kt or higher 252 km/h or higher
Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
On a tiny island 8 miles northeast of Grand Isle, Plaquemines Parish officials wonder if they are seeing the last generation of Louisiana Brown Pelicans hatch there.more>>
On a tiny island 8 miles northeast of Grand Isle, Plaquemines Parish officials wonder if they are seeing the last generation of Louisiana Brown Pelicans hatch there.more>>
Florida has made progress carrying out its ambition restoration effort, but faces many of the same frustrations plaguing Louisiana's coastal restoration plans One of America's great natural areas mightmore>>
Florida has made progress carrying out its ambition restoration effort, but faces many of the same frustrations plaguing Louisiana's coastal restoration plans more>>
Saturday, July 26 2014 2:09 PM EDT2014-07-26 18:09:07 GMT
A mysterious 'Woman in Black' has been spotted around the Tri-State in recent days, causing social media to erupt with questions about her identity. According to WATE in Tennessee, the Sullivan Countymore>>
A mysterious 'Woman in Black' has been spotted around the Tri-State in recent days, causing social media to erupt with questions about her identity.more>>
A New Orleans musician says he was roughed up by state troopers in the Ninth Ward, for no reason. Shamarr Allen tells FOX 8 he was afraid for his life and thinks he was racially profiled.more>>
A New Orleans musician says he was roughed up by state troopers in the Ninth Ward, for no reason. Shamarr Allen tells FOX 8 he was afraid for his life and thinks he was racially profiled.more>>
Monday, July 28 2014 8:28 AM EDT2014-07-28 12:28:43 GMT
A Columbus woman catches a man trying to steal her car and fires back literally. The car theft gone wrong happened late Friday evening. News Leader Nine's Tyrone McCoy caught up with the victim.more>>
A Columbus woman catches a man trying to steal her car and fires back literally. The car theft gone wrong happened late Friday evening. News Leader Nine's Tyrone McCoy caught up with the victim.more>>
A Terrebonne Parish man's homemade trap led to the arrest of his neighbor, police say. The incident happened on Bull Run Road in Schriever. The resident said that his shed had been burglarized while hemore>>
A Terrebonne Parish man's homemade trap led to the arrest of his neighbor, police say.more>>
Monday, July 28 2014 1:15 PM EDT2014-07-28 17:15:48 GMT
Mayura Dissanayaka was behind the counter when he noticed his fellow employee return after a run to the bank. An SUV pulled in the parking lot and two men jumped out to grab the bank bag.
Mayura Dissanayaka was behind the counter when he noticed his fellow employee return after a run to the bank. An SUV pulled in the parking lot and two men jumped out to grab the bank bag.
Monday, July 28 2014 1:01 PM EDT2014-07-28 17:01:53 GMT
On Saturday, July 26, a woman called police to report that she had been raped by a man named Jake that she met on Tinder. She told police the Baton Rouge man was a massage therapist and weight trainer.more>>
On Saturday, July 26, a woman called police to report that she had been raped by a man named Jake that she met on Tinder. She told police the Baton Rouge man was a massage therapist and weight trainer.more>>
Jefferson Parish Sheriff deputies say there are plenty of questions from Saturday's alleged carjacking in Metairie. A mother and daughter driving down the 600 block Bonnabel Boulevard say men with gunsmore>>
Jefferson Parish Sheriff deputies say there are plenty of questions from Saturday's alleged carjacking in Metairie. A mother and daughter driving down the 600 block Bonnabel Boulevard say men with gunsmore>>
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