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VIDEO: Tornado strikes New Orleans as storms move into Deep South
Read full article: VIDEO: Tornado strikes New Orleans as storms move into Deep SouthA tornado tore through parts of New Orleans and its suburbs Tuesday night, flipping cars, ripping roofs off homes and killing at least one person in a region that was pummeled by Hurricane Katrina 17 years ago.
After Ida, small businesses face uncertainty on many fronts
Read full article: After Ida, small businesses face uncertainty on many frontsSmall businesses from Louisiana to Connecticut are facing an uncertain recovery after being walloped by Hurricane Ida and its residual rains and flooding last week.
Louisiana hospitals hit by storm evacuate dozens of patients
Read full article: Louisiana hospitals hit by storm evacuate dozens of patientsLouisiana hospitals in Hurricane Ida's path have been forced to evacuate dozens of patients after the storm tore away parts of their roofs, sent water leaking inside and left facilities relying on generator power.
Ida Updates: Neighboring states send assistance to Louisiana
Read full article: Ida Updates: Neighboring states send assistance to LouisianaMississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that state and local emergency responders conducted 20 rescues from flooded areas in the state’s three coastal counties.
Ida knocks out power to all of New Orleans on deadly path through Louisiana
Read full article: Ida knocks out power to all of New Orleans on deadly path through LouisianaRescuers in boats, helicopters and high-water trucks have brought hundreds of people trapped by Hurricane Ida’s floodwaters to safety.
Hurricane Ida: Economists foresee only modest damage to US economy
Read full article: Hurricane Ida: Economists foresee only modest damage to US economyWith more than 1 million customers in Louisiana and Mississippi having lost power, Hurricane Ida is sure to take a toll on the energy, chemical and shipping industries that have major hubs along the Gulf Coast.
Investigation underway after man, boy found dead in Belle Isle, police say
Read full article: Investigation underway after man, boy found dead in Belle Isle, police sayAn investigation is underway after two people, including a child, were found dead in a Belle Isle residence early Sunday, according to the Belle Isle Police Department.
SATELLITE, UPDATES: Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana as powerful Category 4 storm
Read full article: SATELLITE, UPDATES: Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana as powerful Category 4 stormThe rapid intensification of Hurricane Ida continued overnight. Hurricane Ida’s maximum sustained winds were 150 mph with wind gusts of 185 mph at landfall.
Central Florida power crews to help restoration efforts after Hurricane Ida
Read full article: Central Florida power crews to help restoration efforts after Hurricane IdaAs all eyes are on Hurricane Ida, utility crews from Florida are preparing to head out and help with power restoration efforts after the storm.
Tropical Depression 10 forms in the Atlantic, heading north
Read full article: Tropical Depression 10 forms in the Atlantic, heading northThe Atlantic basin looks every bit of peak of hurricane season right now. For the latest on Hurricane Ida as it is expected to rapidly intensify as it approaches Louisiana, click here.
Tropics Tracker: Major threat to north Gulf Coast late this weekend
Read full article: Tropics Tracker: Major threat to north Gulf Coast late this weekendThe tropics are blazing hot as we head into the peak of hurricane season. There are currently three disturbances in the Atlantic basin that the National Hurricane Center is highlighting.