Monthly Archives: May 2012

Another Earthquake was recorded in Eastern Texas Thursday, just a couple weeks after two smaller quakes. This one had a magnitude of 4.3 and was centered near Timpson. The Earthquake could be felt from Southern Arkansas to Central Louisiana, but … Continue reading →

FutureTrack is showing a few storms this afternoon as an upper level disturbance moves across the area. I don’t expect many showers and storms, but we will see a few developing, esecially when temperatures reach the mid 80s. I’m not … Continue reading →

Don’t miss our weather special this weekend, “In the Strike Zone: Preparing for the 2012 Hurricane Season”, airing Saturday at 6:30 and 10:35 pm.  While you may have heard the forecast of a “quieter” hurricane season, the Gulf may be … Continue reading →

Mother Nature does not follow a schedule and although the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season does not begin until June 1st the National Hurricane Center is already watching a cluster of thunderstorms. It has almost a 50% chance of becoming an … Continue reading →

It’s a rainy day across Acadiana as an upper level disturbance is moving through the area. I think the rain will move out this afternoon, then we should see more rain move in late tonight and tomorrow. We may see … Continue reading →

An afternoon thunderstorm cluster popped-up around Grand Isle, producing at least a couple waterspouts, with one making landfall and becoming a tornado.  Here is the summary from the NWS: 0240 PM     TORNADO          GRAND ISLE CMAN         29.27N 89.96W    05/09/2012                   JEFFERSON          … Continue reading →

We started the week off with some rain, and we will see a dry, less humid day tomororow, but it won’t last long as the next storm system will move through this weekend. An upper level low pressure is near … Continue reading →

We have a limited number of seats available to the 21st annual KLFY-TV Hurricane Conference this Thursday, May 10, from 9 AM to 1 PM in downtown Lafayette.  This conference is not open to the public; rather, if you are … Continue reading →

After a stretch of hot, humid summer like weather it looks like we may see some relief for the work week. A cold front will makes its way through Acadiana on Wednesday. Rain chances will steadily increase into Wednesday as … Continue reading →

The Moon will make its nearest pass to Earth of the year Saturday evening, setting the stage for an incredible site.  Since the Moon will be full at the same time, it will appear around 14% larger and 30% larger … Continue reading →