Jay Grymes notes there are likely inefficiencies within NOAA that could be addressed, but cautions that weakening core weather and climate roles could pose serious risks to Louisiana.

The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in south Louisiana during Fat Tuesday’s severe weather threat.

South Louisiana can expect higher-than-average spring temperatures, and below-average precipitation, according to the NOAA forecast.

President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency are reportedly considering steep cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for all of southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi until 10 a.m. Tuesday.  The fog limits visibility to less than a quarter of a mile, according to the NWS.

The U.S. National Weather Service forecasts that Winter Storm Lola will bring severe weather threats to Louisiana this week. Read about weather here.

The National Weather Service confirmed EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes hit St. James and Ascension parishes Tuesday, bringing winds up to 90 mph.

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Tornado Watch for much of East Texas and western Louisiana

Severe storms sweeping through south Louisiana on Tuesday evening (March 4) spawned two confirmed tornadoes, causing damage to homes but no reported injuries. An EF1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph touched down just east of Darrow in Ascension Parish near Donaldsonville,

Severe wind gusts swept through Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas on Tuesday evening, sparking power outages in areas still recovering from morning storms that inc

After thunderstorms, severe gusts of wind and some tornadoes led to abbreviated Mardi Gas celebrations in southeast Louisiana, strong winds are lingering going into Ash Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.