The name change to Gulf of America is the first since the 1540s where various maps referred to it as the Mexican Gulf, Golpho de la Nueva España, and, finally Gulf of Mexico.

The National Weather Service is predicting another round of cold weather this week, bringing freezing temperatures to parts of Louisiana. The frigid temperatures will follow heavy rain for much of

Frigid weather continues for Southwest Louisiana this week as an encroaching blast of bitterly cold air moves into the region. The National Weather Service Lake Charles office said the rain is over — for now — but the region will continue to deal with very cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills,

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas along with Louisiana and Texas. The weather alert is until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Memphis. The affected areas include Memphis,

As southeast Louisiana enters a bout of stormy weather that could bring tornadoes Wednesday, the National Weather Service is forecasting an increased risk of severe storms through the weekend. All of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi should be prepared for severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes beginning Wednesday afternoon through late evening,

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An Extreme Cold Warning will be in effect for the Mid-South from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday. During this time, the region could have wind

President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency are reportedly considering steep cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Weather Advisory issued for North Louisiana. Below-freezing temperatures and possible ice could be in store. Will snow accompany it?

Tornado Watches have been issued for majority of South Louisiana, as well as Central Louisiana. Find out the specific parishes under warning here.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory, forecasting extremely cold temperatures and frigid winds. Find out more here.

The National Weather Service is predicting another round of cold weather this week, bringing freezing temperatures to parts of Louisiana. The frigid temperatures will follow heavy rain for much of the area on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Krewe du Vieux is set to roll through New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Unfortunately, equally nasty weather could also plow through the city at around the same time. Luckily, the NWS has a new site to help you determine your best course of action.