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Hurricane Beryl: 10 killed, more than 2 million without power
President Joe Biden granted a federal disaster declaration to all counties affected by Beryl. The cleanup from Hurricane Beryl is underway after the Category 1 storm made landfall on Monday morning. Beryl has weakened and is now a low-pressure system. It is expected to move from Arkansas through Michigan throughout...
LDWF Schedules Drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has requested that the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) begin a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes on Monday, July 29, 2024 for the purpose of reducing further expansion of giant salvinia. The drawdown will also benefit fisheries populations. LDWF will continue to monitor giant salvinia conditions in the lake in case adjustments to this date are necessary.
Latest Update From SWEPCO For Estimated Power Restoration
As of approximately 8:30 am this morning, 34,195 SWEPCO customers are still without power after yesterday's deadly storms in Northwest Louisiana and East Texas. The good news is that only five hours previously, around 3:30 am, that number was just over 40,000 customers, so at least there is movement in the right direction.
No Power For 40,000 SWEPCO Customers After Devastating Storms
Monday, July 8, could go down in the history books as one of the most volatile weather days ever in Northwest Louisiana. It's been reported that over 60 tornado and other special weather warnings were issued in a few short hours. Numerous tornadoes were reported and we have only begun to be able to focus on the devastation left behind from these incredible storms.
Benton residents recovering following damage from Beryl
BENTON, La. (KSLA) - Tragedy struck in Bossier Parish after a storm on July 8 when a tree fell on one Benton woman’s home, leading to her untimely death. Today, the northeast Benton area was full of downed trees, power lines and damage following the aftermath of severe weather.
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