Tropical Storm Laura

Cleco prepared for Laura and Marco

Cleco is prepared for Tropical Storms Laura and Marco which are expected to make landfall over Louisiana early this week. “Cleco prepares year-round for severe weather events, and hurricane season is no different,” said James Lass, director of distribution operations and emergency management.

Gov. Edwards declares state of emergency in advance of dual tropical systems threatening Louisiana

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Friday declared a state of emergency in advance of potential landfall from Tropical Depression 14, expected to become Tropical Storm Marco, and Tropical Storm Laura, both of which could impact Louisiana in the coming week.

2 storms take aim at Louisiana

The following is from Roger Erickson, warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service. Two hurricanes could hit Louisiana next week. Our local impacts of wind, rain, and storm surge will be based on what side of the storm we are on.