Today is the official start of the 2022 Hurricane Season.

The forecasters are calling for an active season so it is better to get prepared now before it's too late. Here are some tips.

See the Governor's 2022 hurricane preparedness press briefing on Louisiana's storm preparations, OEP recommendations, and more.

Louisiana State Police issues alert to motorists clean up will begin to clear hazardous materials left from an overturned tanker.

Severe weather including heavy rain, high winds, hail, and possible tornado activity may be rolling through SWLA mid-week.

Community-based organizations in New Orleans are turning to Louisiana neighbors for assistance in NOLA tornado recovery efforts.

All lanes on I-10 E are closed after an early morning accident involving several 18-wheelers & multiple passenger vehicles. Motorists should expect heavy delays.

Severe weather including heavy rain, high winds, hail, and possible tornado activity will be rolling through SWLA tomorrow.

Today at 1 p.m. marks the start of the 2022 Legislative Session. Topics include COVID-19 cases, hurricane recovery effects, and investments for the future.

Thanks to several rain shower conditions improved enough to lift the statewide ban however, some local and Parish governments may still continue their burn ban.

Local government and state fire officials say conditions are extremely dry across the state and ordered a burn ban that goes into effect Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 8 am.

Due to impending winter storm the Louisiana Department of Health announced that all SWLA COVID vaccine and testing sites will close at noon Thursday thru Friday.