FERC’s draft environmental review finds Cheniere’s Sabine Pass Stage 5 is likely to affect the threatened eastern black rail, sharpening scrutiny of Gulf Coast marshes and mitigation plans.

Coastal Flood Advisory and Small Craft Advisories are in effect Thursday; expect gusty east winds and minor high-tide flooding on east-facing shorelines.

Breezy east winds push highs near 76°F today. A Coastal Flood Advisory for Thursday could pond water onto low‑lying shorefront streets.

U.S. Drought Monitor maps now put most of Terrebonne and Lafourche in extreme drought, leaving growers and coastal communities short on water as spring planting begins.

Clear Tuesday; highs near 75 and gusty easterly winds could prompt Small Craft Advisories and minor coastal flooding midweek.

Morning showers give way to a milder afternoon. Strong easterly winds midweek could raise tides and prompt boat advisories.

Radar showed rotation near Bogalusa as a tornado warning covered parts of Washington Parish Saturday evening. Officials urged residents to take shelter as storms passed.

Dense fog and rounds of showers hit Sunday; small craft advisories start at 7 p.m. tonight. Expect slower commutes and choppy coastal waters.

Warm and muggy Friday with highs near 82°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday into Sunday; boaters should watch for stronger winds.

A federal judge vacated a permit for the East Grand Lake project in the Atchafalaya Basin, pausing work while regulators redo the environmental review.

Warm and muggy this morning with scattered afternoon storms possible. A cold front late Saturday could bring heavier rain and gusty winds.

Powerful rip currents are churning across Alabama and the Florida panhandle; officials warn swimmers to stay vigilant.

Warm, muggy morning in New Orleans; showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon with highs near 82°F.