Calcasieu Parish Among 12 Louisiana Parishes Closing State Offices May 7 for Inclement Weather
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana — State offices in 12 parishes, including Calcasieu Parish, will be closed on Wednesday, May 7, due to the forecast of severe weather conditions. Commissioner of Administration Taylor F. Barras confirmed the closures in a statement released...
McNeese State University Suspends Operations Amid Severe Weather, Plans for Late Start on May 7
Lake Charles, Louisiana — McNeese State University suspended all operations at 3:45 p.m. on May 6 and is planning a delayed start of operations on Wednesday, May 7, due to anticipated heavy rainfall and high winds forecasted for the next 24 hours. The decision affects...
Calcasieu Parish School Board Closes Schools May 7 Due to Severe Weather and Flooding Risk
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) officials announced that all CPSB schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, May 7, in response to forecasts predicting heavy rainfall and a heightened risk of localized flooding. The...
Severe Weather Threatens Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Damaging Winds Possible
Lake Charles, Louisiana — Residents across Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are facing a heightened risk of severe weather this afternoon and tonight, as forecast models point to increased probabilities of tornadoes, flash flooding, and damaging winds throughout...