Tropical Storm Arthur

FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Pointe Coupee Parish on July 30 to assist residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward Texas after grazing Louisiana's coast, with sustained winds of 45 mph and expected to weaken after landfall. No deaths or significant damage have been reported, but warnings remain for storm surge and flash flooding. Bertha is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, following Tropical Storm Arthur.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward Texas after brushing Louisiana's coast, causing heavy surf and minor flooding but keeping the worst rains offshore. The storm, with sustained winds of 45 mph, is expected to make landfall in Texas, triggering storm surge warnings and isolated flash flooding in coastal areas.

Residents in Pointe Coupee and Lafourche parishes are eligible for federal disaster assistance from FEMA following flooding caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. The aid is available to victims affected by the storm's impacts.

Terrebonne Parish officials are preparing for Tropical Storm Bertha as it approaches Louisiana. The parish recently experienced significant flooding and damage from Tropical Storm Arthur.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 45 mph winds, posing threats of storm surge and flooding. The storm, the second of the Atlantic season, prompted coastal closures and warnings, though officials deemed the impact manageable. Louisiana's governor noted an 'encouraging' forecast but warned of potential flooding.

Tropical Storm Bertha caused beach closures and storm surges along the Gulf Coast, affecting Florida to Mississippi with winds up to 50 mph and 4-foot storm surges in Louisiana. The storm, moving west at 6 mph, prompted sandbag distributions and double-red flag warnings. Elsewhere, tornadoes and flooding impacted areas from Cincinnati to New Jersey and West Virginia.

Tropical Storm Bertha moved along the Gulf Coast, causing beach closures from Florida to Mississippi due to strong winds and storm surges. The storm, with sustained winds of 50 mph, posed flood risks in Louisiana and Mississippi, while also being the second tropical storm of the Atlantic season following Tropical Storm Arthur.

Tropical Storm Bertha threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast with flooding and strong winds, prompting sandbag distributions and beach closures. The storm is expected to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday night, bringing storm surges and heavy rain to coastal areas from Florida to Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Bertha threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast with flooding and strong winds, prompting sandbag distribution and beach closures. The storm, moving west at 6 mph with 50 mph winds, is expected to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday night, bringing storm surges up to 4 feet and 2-4 inches of rain. It is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic season following Tropical Storm Arthur.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving northwest along the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and coastal storm surges from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana. Authorities have issued tropical storm warnings, opened sandbag distribution sites, and warned of dangerous rip currents. The storm is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, following Tropical Storm Arthur.

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches. The storm could bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and up to 4 feet of storm surge to coastal areas from Florida to Texas, with potential tornadoes in Florida's Big Bend region.

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches. The storm could bring heavy rain, life-threatening storm surges, and isolated tornadoes to coastal regions from Florida to Texas, while Hurricane Fausto formed in the Pacific Ocean, posing no threat to land.

Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle, threatening heavy rain, storm surge, and damaging winds along the US Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to move westward toward Texas, impacting coastal areas in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and potentially causing flash flooding and tornadoes. It is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, following Tropical Storm Arthur.

Louisiana residents receiving SNAP benefits can now purchase hot meals or prepared foods through Aug. 13 due to a temporary waiver following Tropical Storm Arthur. The waiver, approved by the USDA, applies statewide and does not provide additional funding, as the state prepares for a second approaching storm, Tropical Storm Bertha.

Louisiana's SNAP recipients can purchase hot or prepared foods through August 13, 2026, under a USDA-approved waiver following Tropical Storm Arthur. The waiver temporarily lifts the usual restriction prohibiting SNAP benefits from buying hot foods, though restaurant meals remain ineligible.

Advocates and elected officials in Louisiana, including the coalition Louisiana Grassroots United, are calling for a statewide siren system to address tornado warnings after 14 tornadoes struck the New Orleans area. They highlight a lack of tornado preparedness knowledge and limitations in phone-based alerts, with costs for sirens estimated at $30,000 to $50,000 per unit.

Walmart is reducing prices on thousands of items as part of its value-focused strategy amid grocery inflation concerns, with President Donald Trump praising the move. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering disaster loans to southeast Louisiana residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur. Turner Industries was named 2026 Texas & Louisiana Contractor of the Year for its growth and expansion into advanced energy, life sciences, and nuclear manufacturing.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering disaster loans to residents, businesses, and nonprofits affected by Tropical Storm Arthur in Louisiana and Mississippi. The loans include physical damage and economic injury options, with specific interest rates and repayment terms outlined. President Donald Trump declared a major disaster for four Louisiana parishes and provided expanded assistance in additional areas.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple issued Emergency Rule 50 to temporarily delay insurance deadlines for residents in seven parishes affected by Tropical Storm Arthur.

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been the least active since 2014, with minimal tropical activity despite recent flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur. A developing El Niño and a strong subtropical jet stream are suppressing storm formation, though a small development window off the southeastern U.S. in early July remains under low-probability monitoring.

Volunteers from Samaritan's Purse are assisting residents in Avoyelles Parish as they recover from the damage caused by Tropical Storm Arthur in central Louisiana.

2 Sisters’ Salsa in Plaucheville, Louisiana, is opening its parking lot to the Red Cross for flood relief and as a temporary polling site after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Arthur caused flooding in Avoyelles Parish. The business avoided major damage and is supporting community recovery efforts.

Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants caused historic rainfall in Louisiana, setting a new 24-hour record of 29.06 inches measured by a CoCoRaHS observer near Cottonport in Avoyelles. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles confirmed the record.

The National Weather Service confirmed 14 tornadoes from Tropical Storm Arthur in Louisiana and Mississippi, with the strongest rated EF1 and peak winds of 105 mph. No fatalities were reported, but two injuries occurred in Avondale. Tornado tracks included Montegut, Luling, and the Dedeaux-Lizana area, with damages primarily to trees and minor property.

Tropical Storm Arthur marked the first named storm of the season, and the tropics are currently experiencing a period of calm. The article notes that the tropics are quiet for the time being following Arthur's activity.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans confirmed 10 tornadoes during a June 18-19 severe weather event linked to Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants across southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi. The tornadoes were rated EF-0 or EF-1, with the strongest reaching 105 mph in St. Tammany Parish and Hancock County, Mississippi. No fatalities were reported.

Homeowners in Louisiana face higher insurance deductibles for tornado damage linked to Tropical Storm Arthur, despite the storm making landfall in Texas. The Louisiana Insurance Commissioner explained that named storm deductibles apply regardless of landfall location, with deductibles ranging from 2% to 5% of coverage. The National Flood Insurance Program does not impose such deductibles.

Pointe Coupee Parish residents affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur can receive assistance from state insurance department representatives on Tuesday to file insurance claims.

Gov. Jeff Landry is distributing disaster relief supplies in Avoyelles Parish following historic flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur. He will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. to update the public, and additional relief sites are operational in Moreauville and Simmesport. A state of emergency was declared for six parishes to support recovery efforts.

TRICARE beneficiaries in Pointe Coupee Parish can receive emergency prescription refills through June 29 due to Tropical Storm Arthur. Other parishes are also eligible for the waiver.

A kitten was rescued from chest-deep floodwaters at Perk Beach RV Park in Perkinston, Mississippi, during Tropical Storm Arthur. The RV park manager and residents saved the animal, and a WDAM journalist later helped dry it. Rivers in the region reached historic crests and damaged at least one dam.

A kitten was rescued from floodwaters at Perk Beach RV Park in Perkinston, Miss., during Tropical Storm Arthur by the park manager and residents. WDAM journalist Delaney Dukes helped dry the cat after the rescue. The storm caused historic river crests and damaged at least one dam.

A kitten was rescued from floodwaters at Perk Beach RV Park in Perkinston, Mississippi, during Tropical Storm Arthur. The park manager and residents saved the animal as waters reached chest-deep levels, and a journalist later helped dry the cat. Rivers in the region hit historic crests, damaging at least one dam.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, along with Louisiana State Police and local first responders, rescued 74 people and six pets from floodwaters in Avoyelles Parish caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. Agents used trucks, boats, and specialized equipment to reach residents and ensure their safety.

South Florida is under a heat advisory with temperatures reaching mid-90s and high humidity causing a heat index of 110. Scattered storms are expected to provide relief, though Saharan Dust may become an issue next week. Tropical activity remains quiet with no signs of development for at least a week.

The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office and the Town of Brusly are hosting events to assist Louisiana residents impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur, including a hot meal distribution and a donation drive for cleaning supplies.

Residents in Pointe Coupee Parish are continuing cleanup efforts after Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rainfall and flooding to the area earlier this week.

United Way Southwest Louisiana has launched the #UNITEDGULF Initiative to provide immediate assistance and long-term support for individuals and families recovering from devastating flooding caused by Tropical Storm Arthur across the Gulf Coast.

Deadly Tropical Storm Arthur caused severe flooding in the South with '1-in-200-year rainfall,' leading to roads being submerged and families becoming stranded.