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National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Shreveport, Bossier + More

Dennis Foley — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:11:05 +0000

[UPDATE 6:55 p.m.] The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bossier, Caddo and Webster Parishes, as well as Harrison and Panola counties in Texas. [UPDATE 1:48 p.m.] The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that affects several nearby areas, including the following parishes: Webster, Bossier, De Soto and Caddo. Panola and [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy – Rockers Offer Condolences via Twitter

Loudwire Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:43:46 +0000

Today (May 20), disaster hit Oklahoma, as a two-mile wide tornado left devastating damage, killing more than 50 people in its path. The deadly twister, which hit speeds up to 200 miles per hour, struck in the suburbs of Oklahoma City, and tragically a number of young children are among the deceased as an area elementary school in Moore, Okla., was destroyed.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

KTLA Weather Man Makes a Huge On-Air Blunder

Steven Bohner — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:52:11 +0000

A weather man out of Los Angeles made a rather large blunder the other day when teasing his weather segment in the local news' opening. He claimed that a marathon runner had very nice "bitties..." We added the "b." He then tries to back track and say "tennies," referring to her shoes. We aren't fooled, weather guy. No way, no how! You were talking about her breasts!

[UPDATED] Winter Weather Causes School Closings in Shreveport-Bossier & the Ark-La-Tex

amykeller — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:20:29 +0000

This week's blast of winter weather in Shreveport, Bossier and other nearby cities have led to a round of school closings. Here is how Caddo Parish schools, Northwestern State University and more are dealing with the weather.

Zakk Wylde Recording Hurricane Sandy Benefit Song With Members of Sevendust + Candlebox

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:00:59 +0000

Several members of the hard rock community are mobilizing to help those in need by recording a benefit track to raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The collective, which consists of Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde and JD Deservio, Sevendust's Morgan Rose, Candlebox's Kevin Martin and New York outfit the Infinite Staircase, will record the as-yet-untitled song with plans to release it as an iTunes exclusive on Jan. 8.

Hurricane Sandy Leaves Path of Destruction on the East Coast [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:54:14 +0000

Hurricane Sandy carved a path of destruction through the East Coast on Monday evening, battering Atlantic City. Sandy is one of the most damaging hurricanes ever to hit the Northeast, spreading from from North Carolina to New England. Hurricane Sandy Causing Total Destruction In Atlantic City Over five million people were left in the dark [...]

News Anchors Talk Dirty On-Air [VIDEO]

gonzo — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:04:07 +0000

They're hired to looked good and enunciate clearly while delivering the news/sports/weather. Maybe keeping it clean wasn't part of the contract. Check out some HI-LAR-I-OUS TV News faux pas here:

And how about some not-so-dirty memorable f@#* ups:

Stu's Top 10 Rainy Day Rock Songs [VIDEOS]

Troy Jones — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:01:58 +0000

Whether it’s staying inside and napping or playing out in the mud, rain puts people in strange moods. That’s why I put together the list of our top 10 rainy day rock songs for your enjoyment. 1 – Blind Melon – No Rain (1991) 2 – Guns N’ Roses [...]

Top 15 Songs To Help You Ride Out Hurricane Isaac

Puff — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:55:38 +0000

Hurricane Isaac isn't as strong and powerful as we thought he was going to be, but he is still a major pain in the ass. Ride out the storm with these killer tunes.

Hey, New Orleans — Prepare for Hurricane Issac with This Crazy Guy's Weather Report [VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:31:01 +0000

In case you missed it, there's a Hurricane in the Gulf. Its name is Issac, and it's headed to New Orleans. With all the media coverage, it's easy to become confused as to what you can expect, and what you need to do to get ready for eventual landfall. I have found that the best thing to do is to break it down into terms even the lowest common denominator can understand.

Louisiana Weather is Bipolar

Gabe — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:51:29 +0000

That or it’s going through menopause. At this time last week, it was 101 degrees outside and it was completely miserable. This morning I had to put on a jacket when I went outside. It seems that my body was so use to the hot weather that when you just all of the sudden throw [...]

You Want Some Rain? Well It May Happen Soon.

Gabe — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:29:28 +0000

Rain!!! Brought to you by Hurricanes and the good people at Floodco. Hurrican Katia is currently in the Atlantic and shouldn’t hit the States until next Wednesday but for now, there is a strong tropical system in the Gulf that poses a threat to the south. They don’t really know where it’s gonna hit so [...]

Sebastian Bach's Home Flooded Due to Hurricane Irene

Kayla Keys — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:35:48 +0000

Skid Row front man, Sebastian Bach, is literally on skid row with the millions of others after Hurricane Irene flooded his home in New Jersey.

Bach's home for the past 21 years, once featured on MTV Cribs, was condemned deemed uninhabitable.

Hurricane Irene Aftermath — At Least 44 Dead and Millions Without Power [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:11:05 +0000

Cleanup efforts have begun in communities that were devastated by Hurricane Irene over the weekend. Although trucks and supplies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are en route, access to some areas has been cut off by floodwaters that washed out or damaged roads and bridges.

“Irene was gonna land somewhere. We’re not Manhattan, our small streams quickly became big rivers,” Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin told The Brattleboro (Vt.) Reformer. “We’ve lost churches, homes and historic bridges. But we will rebuild.”

This Day in History for August 29 – Hurricane Katrina Strikes and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:35:18 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1831 – Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction (More info)

1898 – The Goodyear tire company is founded (More info)

Streaker Flashes a Live Weather Channel Broadcast

Shauna Wright — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:50:17 +0000

The Weather Channel has never really needed a delay button before, but it may want to look into getting one now.

During a live broadcast from Hurricane Irene-ravaged Virginia on Saturday, reporter Eric Fisher was unexpectedly upstaged when a dude dressed in swim trunks ran behind him, pulled his trunks down and gave “weather front” a whole new meaning.

Irene Stinks! Watch News Correspondent Get Covered in Raw Sewage [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:39:03 +0000

Whenever natural disasters strike, news stations often send out a few poor saps to report from the scene. With Hurricane Irene, we typically saw wind-whipped, rain-soaked correspondents in various locations talking about the storm’s fury.

But if there’s an award for Most Deserving of Hazard Pay, it has to go to Washington, DC Fox affiliate WTTG’s Tucker Barnes.

Hurricane Irene Marches North, Claiming Four Lives Thus Far [MAP, VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:16:07 +0000

Over a million people in North Carolina and Virginia are currently without power after Hurricane Irene came ashore on Saturday, and other states further north are bracing for impact on Sunday. North Carolina’s state emergency management agency reports blocked roads from downed trees, heavy rains and flooding, and roofs ripped off homes, businesses, and even [...]

The Funniest Tweets About Hurricane Irene

Stephanie Berning — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:07:12 +0000

Hurricane Irene has apparently been busy. Not only is the storm barreling toward the East Coast, she's joined Twitter in the form of a parody account, reminiscent of the Bronx Zoo Cobra. The storm has also been inspir