United Cajun Navy deploys to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, providing relief while warning the public about fake AI-generated charity scams.

The Advocate spoke with Stone Town, 21, a Louisiana newlywed trapped at a resort on Jamaica, over a shaky phone connection Tuesday around noon. At the same time, Melissa made landfall on the south shore.

Warmer Gulf waters fuel faster hurricane intensification Evacuations remain difficult for elderly and medical facilities State task force proposed “evaculanes” to ease congestion Officials resist costly upgrades, urging residents to leave early In late ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry and other state leaders encourage residents to get ready for this year’s hurricane season before a storm arrives on the Gulf Coast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana and U.S. flags were ordered to be flown at half-staff Friday for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Gov. Jeff Landry proclaimed Aug. 29, 2025, as Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Day. He and First Lady ...

November hurricanes are rare in the Gulf of Mexico. Here's why Texas doesn't see November landfalls even though the storm season lasts until Nov. 30.–