Crystal Stevenson, Author at L'Observateur

Weather

Caribbean system expected to strengthen, could hit Florida as a major hurricane

There are no expected direct tropical impacts forecast for the Southwest Louisiana area this week from a tropical disturbance developing in the Caribbean Sea. The ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Monday, September 23, 2024 1:07 pm

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Cassidy: Second assassination attempt ‘beyond concerning’

A second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is “beyond concerning,” U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy told the American Press Tuesday during a multi-media conference ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 1:01 pm

Hurricane Francine

Francine now a Category 1 hurricane

Francine intensified into a Category 1 hurricane overnight with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. The storm continues to head northeast at 10 mph. The ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:48 am

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Francine shifts aim to central Louisiana

Tropical Storm Francine has shifted yet again and is now aimed at central Louisiana — particularly the Morgan City area. National Weather Service Lake Charles ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:48 am

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UPDATE: Francine projected to make landfall near Intracoastal City

The westward movement of the eye of Tropical Storm Francine has been slowing as the system hits dry air. “The air is causing a little ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Monday, September 9, 2024 10:35 pm

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Francine’s timing, intensity picking up

The timing and intensity of now-Tropical Storm Francine has changed over the past few hours as it continues to churn in the Gulf of Mexico. ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Monday, September 9, 2024 4:58 pm

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Storm expected to make landfall along southeast Texas, SW La. coastline

A tropical disturbance in the southern Gulf of Mexico is expected to develop into a tropical storm over the next 24-48 hours. National Weather Service ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Sunday, September 8, 2024 7:15 pm

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Tropical development possible in southwest Gulf this week

Hurricane season will peak on Sept. 10 — and as that day nears, tropical activity could be approaching, too. National Weather Service Lake Charles Meteorologist ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Saturday, September 7, 2024 7:49 pm

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Cassidy: Arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant ‘outrageous’

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced arrest warrants this week for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Thursday, May 23, 2024 8:31 am

Weather

WEATHER WATCH: Stormy weekend in forecast

A stormy weekend is in Louisiana’s forecast with up to 3 inches of rainfall possible. The National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office said there is ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Thursday, March 14, 2024 1:37 pm

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