With temperatures dipping below the freezing mark, city and parish officials have started opening warming shelters around Louisiana.

Blizzard warnings have been issued for areas near the Gulf Coast as a massive winter storm hits the South. Nearly 250 million Americans are under cold weather advisories or extreme cold warnings.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), whooping cough cases have surged to pre-pandemic levels, with notable increases in unvaccinated populations.

As South Louisiana braces for rare freezing temperatures and snow, learn how to protect yourself from cold-weather risks like hypothermia, frostbite, and other physical impacts. Stay informed and safe with these expert tips.

More than 170 million people across the United States, from the Mexican border to the Canadian border are under cold weather alerts ahead of a crippling winter storm expected to sweep through the south from Texas to Georgia,

Some parishes have declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm, which is expected to bring cold air and below-freezing temperatures to much of Louisiana. Search Query Show Search News

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BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana is forecasted to have a potential winter storm bringing a surge of cold air late Sunday into early next week. The forecast for Louisiana could be cold and dry or perhaps include freezing rain, sleet and snow ...

RACELAND, La. — In South Louisiana, crawfish season and Mardi Gras go hand in hand. But the looming cold snap threatens to disrupt this seasonal celebration, driving up prices and making these ...

Snow, freezing rain and ice can make streets impassable and even knock out power. Here's a look at what to do before freezing temperatures arrive and how to stay safe in the cold.

The State of Emergency includes all 64 parishes in the state and will allow for direct state assistance to support operational measures at the parish level and help protect "life, safety, and welfare of Louisianans.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is issuing a State of Emergency declaration ahead of a forecasted deep freeze expected next week. In a news release, the governor asks Louisiana residents to download the “Get a Game Plan” app to stay updated on the state’s efforts to manage this potential weather emergency.