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Abbeville resident Laney Kirstin to celebrate birthday, mother asks for birthday cards

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 12:17pm

Laney was born with epilepsy and had seizures 5-6 times a week for the first few years of her life. She suffered brain damage as a result and is mentally delayed, according to her mother, Amanda Constantine. Constantine is planning a special surprise for her daughter's 18th birthday. She says that her daughter checks the mail and is disappointed when there is no mail for herself. This year, Constantine is asking Acadiana to help out and make her daughter's birthday extra special by sending her a birthday card. The hopeful mom asks for anyone to send cards to 19904 Pine Island Rd., Abbeville, LA 70510.

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Vermilion Parish School System announces closure for Friday, July 12

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 11:33am

All school and central office services for the Vermilion Parish School System will be closed on Friday, July 12.
Vermilion Parish Superintendent Jerome Puyau said Thursday that the decision is due the threat of possible flooding and storm surge related to Tropical Storm Barry.

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10 A.M. UPDATE: SYSTEM BECOMES TROPICAL STORM BARRY

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 10:47am

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Barry Advisory Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022019
1000 AM CDT Thu Jul 11 2019
...DISTURBANCE BECOMES TROPICAL STORM BARRY...
...DANGEROUS STORM SURGE, HEAVY RAINS, AND WIND CONDITIONS EXPECTED
ACROSS THE NORTH-CENTRAL GULF COAST...
SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...27.8N 88.7W
ABOUT 95 MI...150 KM SSE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
ABOUT 200 MI...320 KM SE OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for the Louisiana coast
from the Mouth of the Pearl River to Morgan City.
A Storm Surge Warning is now in effect for the Louisiana coast from
the Mouth of the Atchafalaya River to Shell Beach.
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for the Mississippi coast
east of the Mouth of the Pearl River to the Mississippi/Alabama
border...and for Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas including
metropolitan New Orleans.
A Storm Surge Watch is now in effect for the Mississippi coast from
the Mouth of the Pearl River to the Mississippi/Alabama border.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Pearl River to Morgan City
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Atchafalaya River to Shell Beach
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Shell Beach to the Mississippi/Alabama border
* Mouth of the Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Mississippi River to Cameron
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* East of the Mouth of the Pearl River to the Mississippi/Alabama
border
* Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas including metropolitan New
Orleans
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.
A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening
inundation from rising water moving inland from the coastline
during the next 36 hours in the indicated locations. For a
depiction of areas at risk please see the National Weather
Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic available at
hurricanes.gov. This is a life-threatening situation. Persons
located within these areas should take all necessary actions to
protect life and property from rising water and the potential for
other dangerous conditions. Promptly follow evacuation and other
instructions from local officials.
A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life-
threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the
coastline in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours.
A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours
before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force
winds conditions that make outside preparations difficult or
dangerous.
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area generally within 48 hours.
Additional watches and warnings may be required for portions of the
northern Gulf coast later today or tonight. Interests elsewhere
along the Gulf Coast from the Upper Texas Coast to the Florida
Panhandle should monitor the progress of this system.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Barry was
located near latitude 27.8 North, longitude 88.7 West. Barry is
moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue today. A turn toward the west-northwest is
expected tonight, followed by a turn toward the northwest on
Friday. On the forecast track the center of Barry will be near the
central or southeastern coast of Louisiana Friday night or Saturday.
Reports from Air Force Reserve and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft
indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph
(65 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected
during the next day or two, and Barry could become a hurricane late
Friday or early Saturday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
mainly to the southeast of the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key Messages for Barry can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT32 KNHC.
STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the
tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by
rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could
reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated
areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...
Mouth of the Atchafalaya River to Shell Beach...3 to 6 ft
Shell Beach to the Mississippi/Alabama border...2 to 4 ft
Intracoastal City to the Mouth of the Atchafalaya River...2 to 4 ft
Lake Pontchartrain...1 to 3 ft
Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge
and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For
information specific to your area, please see products issued by
your local National Weather Service forecast office.
RAINFALL: Barry is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
10 to 15 inches near and inland of the central Gulf Coast through
early next week, with isolated maximum rainfall amounts of 20 inches
across portions of eastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the Tropical
Storm Warning area by Friday. Hurricane conditions are possible
within the Hurricane Watch area by Friday night, with tropical storm
conditions possible in the Tropical Storm Watch area by Friday
night or Saturday.
TORNADOES: A tornado or two are possible tonight and Friday across
southern portions of Louisiana and Mississippi.

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Dwayne T. Broussard

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 10:12am

March 1, 1958 ~ July 9, 2019

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dwayne Thomas Broussard, 61, who died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence. Reverend Palthasar Arockia Doss will be officiating the services.
Mr. Broussard was a graduate of Meaux High School and considered one of the best basketball players in Acadiana.
He is survived by his brother, Loland Broussard and his wife, Bonnie of Lafayette; two nephews, Josh Broussard and his wife, Annie of Kaplan and Matt Broussard and his wife, Tiffany of Lafayette; and three great nephews, Garrett, Matt, Jr., and Brayden Broussard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dunice Broussard and the former Irene Meaux.
The family would like to sincerely thank Lisa Istre, and the staff of Lamm Family Care for their kind and compassionate care of Mr. Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 8:00 AM until the time of services at 2:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 10:00 AM.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Broussard family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Troy Dwayne Clark

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 10:10am

JENNINGS — Troy was born in Kaplan, LA on April 3, 1965 to Alday Clark and Esther Bonvillion Clark. He was called to his Heavenly Father on July 4, 2019. Troy loved being outdoors particularly when he was riding his bike. He worked as a Handyman. When it came to helping others he could always be counted on. Troy also loved watching Westerns, and playing Bingo. Most of all, Troy loved to be around his family and friends. He will be missed by all those who loved him and had the pleasure of knowing him.
Troy is survived by his siblings, Marietta Trahan Clark of Abbeville, LA, Paul M. Trahan of Meaux, LA, Dennis L. Trahan of Morse, LA, Leonard G. Trahan of Meaux, LA, & Sherry A. Guidry of Carencro, LA.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Alday & Esther Clark; his brother, Russell Trahan; his sister, Jennifer Trahan Cunningham.
A Memorial Mass for Troy Dwayne Clark, 54 of Basile, LA will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan, LA on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM with Father Palthasar Arockia Doss, HGN officiating. A gathering of family and friends will begin on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church until the time of his Memorial Mass.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.

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LSU AgCenter has storm-ready resources

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 9:33am

BATON ROUGE — As a storm brews below Louisiana, businesses and homeowners should begin preparing for the possibility of wind and rain.
The LSU AgCenter has resources to help in the preparations and, if necessary, recovery.
The AgCenter website has a wealth of information for preparing your landscape, securing your home and protecting pets and livestock. Visit the Are You Ready page at http://bit.ly/2NMfLgj to learn more about making the proper preparations before a storm hits.
The page also has information on gathering a three-day food supply and packing an evacuation box.
At the AgCenter’s Flood Maps Portal at http://bit.ly/2xJTGDW people can see the flood risk in their areas. The maps have Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps, over road maps and aerial photos.
Recovery information in the Disaster Information Resource Series is available online at http://bit.ly/2JtycCi, which includes links to a wide array of websites and publications. Information also is available by contacting your parish extension office.

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7 A.M. STORM UPDATE: SYSTEM BENDS TOWARD ST. MARY

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 9:15am

BULLETIN
Potential Tropical Cyclone Two Intermediate Advisory Number 4A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022019
700 AM CDT Thu Jul 11 2019
...DISTURBANCE EXPECTED TO BECOME A DEPRESSION LATER TODAY...
...STORM SURGE, HEAVY RAINS, AND HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE ACROSS THE NORTH-CENTRAL GULF COAST IN A COUPLE OF DAYS...
SUMMARY OF 700 AM CDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...27.6N 88.5W
ABOUT 115 MI...185 KM SSE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
ABOUT 225 MI...360 KM SE OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Pearl River to Intracoastal City
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Mississippi River to Cameron
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Mississippi River northward to the Mouth of the Pearl
River
A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life-
threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the
coastline in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours.
For a depiction of areas at risk please see the National Weather
Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic available at
hurricanes.gov.
A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours
before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force
winds conditions that make outside preparations difficult or
dangerous.
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area generally within 48 hours.
Warnings and additional watches may be required for portions of the
northern Gulf coast later today. Interests elsewhere along the U.S.
Gulf Coast from the Upper Texas Coast to the Florida Panhandle
should monitor the progress of this system.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 700 AM CDT (1200 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude
27.6 North, longitude 88.5 West. The system is moving toward the
west near 5 mph (7 km/h), but a west-northwest motion is expected on
Friday followed by a northwestward track by early Saturday. On the
forecast track, the system is expected to approach the Louisiana
coast this weekend.
Reports from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that maximum
sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and
the disturbance is forecast to become a tropical depression or a
tropical storm later today, and could become a hurricane by late
Friday.
The associated thunderstorm activity is gradually becoming
better organized, and the disturbance is expected to become a
tropical depression or a tropical storm later today or Friday.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...near 100 percent
* Formation chance through 5 days ...high...near 100 percent
The minimum central pressure based on recent Air Force Reserve
Hurricane Hunter data is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key Messages for this system can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT32 KNHC.
STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the
tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by
rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could
reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated
areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...
Mouth of the Pearl River to Intracoastal City...3 to 6 ft
Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge
and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For
information specific to your area, please see products issued by
your local National Weather Service forecast office.
RAINFALL: The system is expected to produce total additional rain
accumulations of 10 to 15 inches near and inland of the central Gulf
Coast through early next week, with isolated maximum rainfall
amounts of 20 inches.
Rainfall amounts exceeding 6 to 9 inches have already occurred
across portions of the New Orleans metropolitan area, which
has resulted in flooding.
WIND: Hurricane conditions are possible within the Hurricane Watch
area by Friday night, with tropical storm conditions possible by
early Friday.
TORNADOES: A tornado or two are possible tonight and Friday
across southern portions of Louisiana and Mississippi.

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Gov. John Bel Edwards

Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Tropical Weather

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 1:42pm

BATON ROUGE – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency for all of Louisiana in preparation for the impact of the low-pressure system, Invest 92L, in the Gulf of Mexico. The system will likely produce storm surge, hurricane-force winds and up to 15 inches of rain across the state.
"This is going to be a Louisiana event with coastal flooding and widespread, heavy rainfall potentially impacting every part of the state,” said Gov. Edwards. “No one should take this storm lightly. As we know all too well in Louisiana, low intensity does not necessarily mean low impact. Now is the time to check your emergency supplies and get a gameplan for your family and pets. I urge the public to continue monitoring local media for weather developments and follow the directions of local officials. We expect multiple parishes to declare states of emergency, and we stand ready to assist our local partners with all available resources. My office is in constant communication with FEMA and we will continue to provide updates as necessary."
The order shall remain in effect from July 10, 2019, to Aug. 8, 2019, unless terminated sooner.
Information for the public regarding roads is available at 511la.org. Emergency resources are available at getagameplan.org and at emergency.la.gov.

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